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@Stillhart @cCasper TFG I agree mostly with Casper. You'll develop your own preferences over time. While I like Mogami, I think that Canare L-4E5C to be probably have the best value/cost ratio. It's the mini cable to the Canare L-4E6S. It doesn't really get much cheaper than $0.48 for 4 feet of wire quality copper wire.
If you think that's overkill, your wallet is in for a huge surprise when you start looking at boutique wire.
One benefit of the canare is that the braided shielding is MUCH faster to remove than the wrapped in the mogami. You literally just slide it off. Takes less than 15 seconds. I've found a few tricks to make unwrapping the wire from the paper/cotton strands a bit faster. Hard to explain in words. It's basically spinning it like a jump rope while holding what you are removing and trying to avoid getting hit in the face after you unwind about 3 feet.
You could use the redco if you want, but I'd recommend the Canare or Mogami.
I like using type 1 or micro paracord for individual wire sleeving, but type 95 paracord gives you a bit more space and makes the process faster/less tedious. Naturally the twisted wire inside the Canare and Mogami will have kinks. You can get those out by sliding them over a rounded surface. Just make sure not to pull at a sharp angle. Alternatively, you can heat it up with a blow dryer and pull it straight. Just make sure to not over heat it.
Always good to have more guys jumping into the DIY cable ring. It's a lot of fun to see people's work come to life in different forms than I had imagined.
My advice is to do a quick sketch to plan out the build. Let it show which wires go to what pins, the order you plan to put things on, making sure the heat shrink and connector shell are on the cable before soldering, and things of that nature. Only takes a few minutes but can save you from serious face palm moments.
Finally, take your time. You'll be happy you did. Each build you'll find new tricks to make things easier and faster.
If you think that's overkill, your wallet is in for a huge surprise when you start looking at boutique wire.
One benefit of the canare is that the braided shielding is MUCH faster to remove than the wrapped in the mogami. You literally just slide it off. Takes less than 15 seconds. I've found a few tricks to make unwrapping the wire from the paper/cotton strands a bit faster. Hard to explain in words. It's basically spinning it like a jump rope while holding what you are removing and trying to avoid getting hit in the face after you unwind about 3 feet.
You could use the redco if you want, but I'd recommend the Canare or Mogami.
I like using type 1 or micro paracord for individual wire sleeving, but type 95 paracord gives you a bit more space and makes the process faster/less tedious. Naturally the twisted wire inside the Canare and Mogami will have kinks. You can get those out by sliding them over a rounded surface. Just make sure not to pull at a sharp angle. Alternatively, you can heat it up with a blow dryer and pull it straight. Just make sure to not over heat it.
Always good to have more guys jumping into the DIY cable ring. It's a lot of fun to see people's work come to life in different forms than I had imagined.
My advice is to do a quick sketch to plan out the build. Let it show which wires go to what pins, the order you plan to put things on, making sure the heat shrink and connector shell are on the cable before soldering, and things of that nature. Only takes a few minutes but can save you from serious face palm moments.
Finally, take your time. You'll be happy you did. Each build you'll find new tricks to make things easier and faster.