making your own mini to mini cable

Jul 6, 2004 at 11:26 PM Post #3 of 15
Ok, I read that tutorial, and I think I am going to make some cable. I have everything ready to go except the Tech flex covering, and some heatshrink. Could someone recommend me what size of heatshrink and techflex to get? Here's what I am getting so far, let me know what you think:

http://www.markertek.com/Cart/CartView.asp

Also, is it possible to make your own Y mini jack cable? Can I make this kind of cable and use it for my computer speakers as well?

thanks
 
Jul 7, 2004 at 1:07 AM Post #6 of 15
I just built one of these the other day Eli, check out the DIY cable gallery for some pics. Works like a charm. Sound quality on the starquad leave a little to be desired, some 22-24 gauge Silver Teflon in a litz or tri-braid would be better if you can afford it. Seller "OhhhMyGod" (or something to that effect
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) on Ebay and Audiogon is usually who I get mine from.
 
Jul 7, 2004 at 1:18 AM Post #7 of 15
I wish I could afford it man. This is my first type of cable I have ever built, so I want to start with the most basic thing. I will probably end up making something like you mentioned later on when I have more money and experience, but for now, I just can't afford it. Also, can this be used as speaker cable? dumb question, but i am curious. If not, could you recommend me some good speaker cable for a 2.1 computer speaker system (Klipsch 2.1)? I'll try to find a good tutorial on it as well. I don't want to buy monster cable
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thanks
 
Jul 7, 2004 at 4:19 PM Post #9 of 15
I made a conclusion; I can't buy audio products made by individual people. I have to have the satisfaction of making them myself
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So here's what I got so far:

1. F-12 Canare Stereo Mini Plug 2x
2. Canare Cable Star-Quad Blue 5 ft.
3. 3/8 techflex?? bigger smaller? how does this stuff work anyways?
4. two heatshrinks?? do you just heat them up, and they shrink? lol

I just bought a soldering iron, and I am going to get the other tools needed today.

thanks for your help Highflyin9
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Jul 7, 2004 at 10:01 PM Post #11 of 15
The 3/8ths techflex should work, but i used 1/4 and i like the look. You can see through it just enough to see the color of the starquad cable.
The heatshrink just like works just like you said. Ive tried the blow drier but it doesnt get hot enough so i use the stove instead to heat it up and it works like a charm.

And what i know about the the techflex is that you simply slide it over the cable and i use the heatshrink to fasten it down.
 
Jul 19, 2004 at 7:16 PM Post #13 of 15
IdiotTech-
Do you actually put the cables in the oven, or is the oven heated and then you just open the door and hold the cable in long enough for the heatshrink to do it's thing?
 
Jul 19, 2004 at 8:44 PM Post #14 of 15
Quote:

Originally Posted by appar111
IdiotTech-
Do you actually put the cables in the oven, or is the oven heated and then you just open the door and hold the cable in long enough for the heatshrink to do it's thing?


The best way to shrink the tubing is with a gun similar to a hair dryer but they run a bit hotter. Most of them come with a cutout tip that you lower your work into and rotate it as the tubing shrinks.

I have used the burner on top of the stove before in a pinch. I don't think the oven would work as well, although I have not tried it.
 
Jul 19, 2004 at 9:05 PM Post #15 of 15
i usually use a lighter when i do heatshrink, but becareful not to burn the plastic or it'll look ugly
 
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