[audiofreakie]

Do you use a solder pot to tin it? It is a pain to tin with an iron but is possible...

Try 40w iron solder

 

[AudioNewbi3]

 
Actually what I do is clamp one end to a table or tape it down, and braid it, then strip the wire on either ends and tin it, then apply it to whatever I am trying to.  The amount you clamp to the table will be more than enough to connect to either the driver or connector.    You could solder to either device and then braid it, but you'd still have to hold the wire down somewhere when braiding it, and would be putting stress on whatever you solder it to.

Thta is a very valid point! Thanks mate!

 

[Shilohsjustice]

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[Shilohsjustice]

Didn't realize I crossed the line, sorry. I keep it to completed projects!

 

[joe]

Hey guys -- Let's bring it back on track, as per the first post:
 

Please keep posts in this thread limited to images and specs of DIY cables and comments relating directly to them.This is a gallery first and foremost. 

 

[squ1gs]

Just a simple metre long mini XLR to 3.5mm jack for use with my DT 1770's on the go.
 

 
Rean/Neutrik connectors, Vann Damme Silver plated oxygen free copper cable (actually intended for microphones but nice and flexible), wrapped in fancy para cord.
 
First cable I've made that I deem fit for sale!

 

[Frankk04]

I am trying to make something per the attached photo. This is actually a 2.55mm Jack and the other end an LED. I want some decent flexible cable and nice Jacks. I am looking at colored cable or the Techflex. Would like some recommendations for colored gold plated jacks and cable please.

 

[Frankk04]

I am trying to make something per the attached photo. This is actually a 2.55mm Jack and the other end an LED. I want some decent flexible cable and nice Jacks. I am looking at colored cable or the Techflex. Would like some recommendations for colored gold plated jacks and cable please.

I have found the Q & A thread! Any responses are still welcome and sorry for putting this in the incorrect thread. Would still like some comments on building something similar to this.

 

[audiofreakie]

 

[dc430]

Hi all, I have just bought a new DAP which shines when balanced phones were used, I am about to start the cable DIY thing. Wonder if anyone can point me to the right direction for resources for beginners? Going through a thousand pages here is kinda tough.
 
Cheers.

 

[audiofreakie]

Hi all, I have just bought a new DAP which shines when balanced phones were used, I am about to start the cable DIY thing. Wonder if anyone can point me to the right direction for resources for beginners? Going through a thousand pages here is kinda tough.

Cheers.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/676402/diy-cable-questions-and-comments-thread

You are welcome

 

[Radiz0n]

 
First attempt

 

[dc430]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/676402/diy-cable-questions-and-comments-thread

You are welcome

Cheers

 

[rd48sec]

Some custom RCA interconnects I made.
 

 

 
Rean (NYS352G) connectors, Canare Starquad (L-4E5C) cable and Para-max cord sleeving.

 

[AudioNewbi3]

  
 
 
 
 
 
Preparing to recable my earbuds