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Re: [Doepfer_a100] diy cables - a question for the group

2009-11-12 by brian walker

> From: Ian Campbell <icampbell@serck-controls.co.uk>

> - does it have to be screened?

Yes
 
> - can i use solid core, or does it have to be stranded?

Flexible stranded cable, the more flexable the better
 
> - can multicore cable be used to produce mini "looms" or
> paired cables?

As long as the individual cables are screened, see below
 
> - is there a maximum length? (as i may want to drive the
> system from one of my existing synths cv outputs from the
> other side of the room)

A rooms length is no problem (10 to 15M) provided screened cable is used and you are careful where you route the cable

> - what is the thinnest and what is the thickest cable i
> should be using?

Always use the thickest and most flexible cable that will fit the plugs you are using

> - is it good practice to make up elaborate special cables such as "Y" (1 in 2 out, or 1 in 3/4/5 out)

Dont bother special cables require another special cable to replace it with if anything goes wrong stick to standard cables as these are interchangable and if one goes dead just use another one to replace it with

> or is it better to use a multiple module?

Use multiple modules


> 
> any help you can give me would be appreciated.
> 
> 
> 
> thanks,
> 
> ian c.


Brian

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