DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

[liquidzoo]

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I have bought mine from EBay-All Outdoor and More. It is relatively the same price other than the kits.
 
According to reviews, people didn't get quite the kit they were expecting. The reviews for this item were more solid.
 
I bought Type 1 from Michaels but still can't figure out how to thread it properly. tried using a paperclip but couldn't keep the wire on with tape. A guide with pictures would be much appreciated xD.

Never seen Type 1 at Michaels.  I'll have to look the next time my wife sends me there.

 

[glunteer]

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Easy enough:
 
3.5mm stereo wired as normal:  Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = Ground (x2)
 
Then on the RCA end, Left signal and 1 of the grounds to one, Right signal and the other ground to the other.

thx liquidzoo

 

[Zashoomin]

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Need to make a mini-coaxial to coaxial connector.
 
Does anybody have a diagram or sketch on how to solder this?
 
I believe its a 3.5 connector to an RCA connector

Its more simple than you think.  Because you are using a mono 3.5mm there is the tip and shield and I am sure that you know that there is a tip and shield on the RCA as well.  When you buy coax cable there is a center wire and there is usually an insulation and then a conductive shield and finally the outer insulation.  The center wire is the tip for both the RCA and mini-coax and the conductive shield is the ground for both.  If you need a diagram I can find you one but if you understand after this than we are good to go.  

 

[Anthony1]

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Its more simple than you think.  Because you are using a mono 3.5mm there is the tip and shield and I am sure that you know that there is a tip and shield on the RCA as well.  When you buy coax cable there is a center wire and there is usually an insulation and then a conductive shield and finally the outer insulation.  The center wire is the tip for both the RCA and mini-coax and the conductive shield is the ground for both.  If you need a diagram I can find you one but if you understand after this than we are good to go.  

Thanks - makes sense. Just need to get my hands on a decent mono 3.5 right angle and decent right angled RCA.
 
Will skip the COAX and do something like Spud has done here

 

[siles1991]

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Never seen Type 1 at Michaels.  I'll have to look the next time my wife sends me there.

why choose type 1 over type 3? which would be better for sleeving

 

[FrozenPanda]

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why choose type 1 over type 3? which would be better for sleeving

 
 
Type 1 is thinner. Its also known as 325lb paracord. Instead of just stripping a cable and taking the wires and threading it through paracord, you take each wire and thread it through. 
 
I can't do it myself but... Here is a post by Fraggler in the Gallery which has nice implementation of this: http://www.head-fi.org/t/71148/diy-cable-gallery/10200#post_8706279
 
Here is my implementation of the same technique done with type 3.. it works but its different: http://i.imgur.com/wZnIyFQh.jpg

 

[siles1991]

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Type 1 is thinner. Its also known as 325lb paracord. Instead of just stripping a cable and taking the wires and threading it through paracord, you take each wire and thread it through. 
 
I can't do it myself but... Here is a post by Fraggler in the Gallery which has nice implementation of this: http://www.head-fi.org/t/71148/diy-cable-gallery/10200#post_8706279
 
Here is my implementation of the same technique done with type 3.. it works but its different: http://i.imgur.com/wZnIyFQh.jpg

Ah icic that's actually something i've been looking for thanks so much!!! Whats a cheap place to get some?

 

[FrozenPanda]

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Ah icic that's actually something i've been looking for thanks so much!!! Whats a cheap place to get some?

 
It's on the first page and the previous page..
 
liquidzoo gets his from supply captain... I think this would be the link? (correct me if i'm wrong please)
 
I got mine from Michaels (mine wasn't very high quality).. just started fraying... best to get from your local Michaels/arts/craft store.. it will be near the jewlery/accessory section. you'll also find buckles and beads. 

 

[siles1991]

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It's on the first page and the previous page..
 
liquidzoo gets his from supply captain... I think this would be the link? (correct me if i'm wrong please)
 
I got mine from Michaels (mine wasn't very high quality).. just started fraying... best to get from your local Michaels/arts/craft store.. it will be near the jewlery/accessory section. you'll also find buckles and beads. 

I live in Malaysia so no Michael's for me i guess i'll try supply captain. Didnt see that they had Type 1 as well im getting my type 3 from them.

 

[liquidzoo]

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I live in Malaysia so no Michael's for me i guess i'll try supply captain. Didnt see that they had Type 1 as well im getting my type 3 from them.

Type 1 is also known as accessory cord or vest cord.  It's just the right size for a single wire (no larger than 24AWG).

 

[FrozenPanda]

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Type 1 is also known as accessory cord or vest cord.  It's just the right size for a single wire (no larger than 24AWG).

 
Just don't buy micro cord... that is NOT what you want If it is what you want though... I have 400 ft of it 

 

[siles1991]

Now im looking for color combinations. Either im thinking of type 3 for 4 wires than split into type 1 2 wires. Or just go type 1 all the way.

 

[siles1991]

stupid question. how do you hold the cables in place while braiding. I tried taping one end of the cables to a surface and tried braiding but it was really annoying and I couldnt braid properly.

 

[TrollDragon]

I use a mini vise...
 

 

[FrozenPanda]

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stupid question. how do you hold the cables in place while braiding. I tried taping one end of the cables to a surface and tried braiding but it was really annoying and I couldnt braid properly.

Helping hands are for more than just soldering