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Subject: RE: [motm] Re: Cables

From: John Potter <jpotter@...>
Date: 2001-06-27

Yep, If Paul comes up w/ the number, I'll try to get in touch and send the
info onto you and the group.

John

-----Original Message-----
From: George Kisslak [mailto:groovyshaman@...]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 2:47 PM
To: John Potter
Subject: Re: [motm] Re: Cables


It doesn't take much time to make a cable - it's just not as fun as building
DIY circuits and modules. There are different qualities for various types
of shrink tubing. I use a Steinel heat gun, since the shrink temp for the
colored stuff is too high for a hair dryer to work. I figure I'm saving
roughly 50% over the cost of pre-made cables.

If you get prices for Wacky's cables, could you forward them on to me?
Thanks!

George
----- Original Message -----
From: <jpotter@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 2:26 PM
Subject: [motm] Re: Cables


Well, I'm definitely not looking for more work than necessary. Just
thought it would be much cheaper and a simple matter (ie. less than 5
minutes/cable).

Out of curiosity - does the shrink-wrap require a heat gun or will a
regular old hair dryer work?

Paul, if you find that phone number for Wacky I'd be interested...

Anyone know approx. price for a single 3" Wacky cord w/ 1/4"
connectors? I realize the price probably goes down as qty. ordered
increases - just looking for a baseline.

Thanks,

John

--- In motm@y..., "George Kisslak" <groovyshaman@s...> wrote:
> I make my own cables with switchcraft connectors and high quality
shielded
> wire. I use color-coded shrink-wrap tubing at the ends. They work
great
> and look cool, but it's not much fun. I build three cables after
completing
> a module - to sort of spread out the pain. Alas, since I bought a
large
> quantity of connectors and wire, I guess I'll be doing this routine
for a
> while. After that, it's "Wacky" all the way.
>
> George





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