[sdiy] newbie wiring question

[R. Drake]

maz,

i used 24ga stranded on mine... as you say, the flexibility was important,
and there's a lot of connection wires to pack in there.  i didn't bother
with coax, since mine is a standalone battery-powered unit w/ some shielding
from the case and very short cable runs.

best of luck, i think you'll find the soundlab a lot of fun.

bbob


on 1/10/05 5:44 PM, ian maslen at maz at imaslen.wanadoo.co.uk wrote:
> Hi everyone, long time listener, first time caller.
> 
> I'm building Ray Wilsons Soundlab synth and just about to connect the circuit
> board up to the front panel.  My question is this: what kind of cable should I
> be using? 
> 
> I was gonna use a load of single core wire I have but should it be multiple
> stranded wire for extra flexibility (considering I'm gonna be taking it apart
> a lot)?  What about multi core alarm cables?  I could group wires together
> then and hopefully make it a bit tidier, but would the thin wires handle the
> current?  Or should I be using sheilded cable?
> 
> So many questions, I hope someone doesn't mind setting me straight.  I promise
> to learn more so that I can pick your brains better in future...
> 
> Cheers 
> 
> Maz