DIY DC power cables

[Cornan]

2 minutes ago, ElviaCaprice said:

 

It think it would be too small with the 4S6.  Built for 18-24AWG

Would'nt 18AWG be enough for 2x20AWG? ?

[ElviaCaprice]

8 minutes ago, Cornan said:

Would'nt 18AWG be enough for 2x20AWG? ?

Actually it's 4X20AWG, so effectively 17AWG.  Ahh, I see you would bear out each area so effectively 18 to 19 AWG.  Yeah it probably would work, don't know if I would want to do that.  Lose my star quad configuration.  But then any Y cable (which I would not do) would be messy with the star quad.

http://www.canare.com/ProductItemDisplay.aspx?productItemID=63

[Cornan]

2 hours ago, ElviaCaprice said:

Actually it's 4X20AWG, so effectively 17AWG.  Ahh, I see you would bear out each area so effectively 18 to 19 AWG.  Yeah it probably would work, don't know if I would want to do that.  Lose my star quad configuration.  But then any Y cable (which I would not do) would be messy with the star quad.

http://www.canare.com/ProductItemDisplay.aspx?productItemID=63

 

I intend to find out! ? I just ordered a 10-pack of the same one in another colour (transparent/black). I will report back if they work as intended.

 

10pcs 2 Pin dc/ac 300v 10a 18-22awg no welding no screws Quick Connector cable clamp Terminal Block 2 Way Easy Fit for led strip
http://s.aliexpress.com/ErmeIzIB

 

[Daudio]

1 hour ago, Cornan said:

I intend to find out! ? I just ordered a 10-pack of the same one in another colour (transparent/black). I will report back if they work as intended.

 

 

When you get them, check out the way they 'connect' to the wires. It looks like they may have notched blades which may cut into your wire, connecting, but perhaps damaging the wire mechanically, and maybe not the best connection, all told.

Let us know what you think...

 

[agladstone]

17 hours ago, tboooe said:

It's a GX16-2 connector.  I just made a DC cable using this and the Canare 4s8 cable.  It's pretty easy.

Thanks - I think you're correct, perhaps it's time for me to buy a soldering iron and  associated gear and start practicing/ learning how to solder. I can't tell you how many times I've actually said to myself "if only I could solder.....," over the years!!

[greenleo]

I wonder is there a product that is like soldiering two oyaide plug together, or better a long oyaide  plug?  Then we may connect LPS-1 with other devices directly and make the length of the cable really minimum.

[sockpit]

4 hours ago, agladstone said:

Thanks - I think you're correct, perhaps it's time for me to buy a soldering iron and  associated gear and start practicing/ learning how to solder. I can't tell you how many times I've actually said to myself "if only I could solder.....," over the years!!

Just do it.  When I was a kid, probably 7or 8, I got a soldering iron for my birthday.  And some radio shack kit for making a radio.  Now at 55, I still own the iron and used it yesterday to make my own DC cable.  It's a cheap iron, but did the job of tinning and fusing the quad star ends just fine.  Can't believe I've schlepped it with me all these years.  Anyway, soldering isn't all that hard if you're  patient and let the wire get good and hot.

[watercourse]

22 minutes ago, sockpit said:

Just do it.  When I was a kid, probably 7or 8, I got a soldering iron for my birthday.  And some radio shack kit for making a radio.  Now at 55, I still own the iron and used it yesterday to make my own DC cable.  It's a cheap iron, but did the job of tinning and fusing the quad star ends just fine.  Can't believe I've schlepped it with me all these years.  Anyway, soldering isn't all that hard if you're  patient and let the wire get good and hot.

 

I still remember the sound of my 8th grade teacher's voice when I'm tinning and drawing solder up.

 

If I can do it, you can too. of course, everything was easier when lead was around. I also wonder how much higher my IQ would be?

[Cornan]

6 hours ago, Daudio said:

 

When you get them, check out the way they 'connect' to the wires. It looks like they may have notched blades which may cut into your wire, connecting, but perhaps damaging the wire mechanically, and maybe not the best connection, all told.

Let us know what you think...

 

 

I will report back with some close-up pictures when they arrive (was already sent out today). Agree that it looks like they have gold plated copper blades similar to the tool-free clip-on RJ45 plugs.

[austinpop]

2 minutes ago, Cornan said:

 

I will report back with some close-up pictures when they arrive (was already sent out today). Agree that it looks like they have gold plated copper blades similar to the tool-free clip-on RJ45 plugs.

 

Looking forward to your report!

 

Ghent's Y-cable is north of $60, which is a bit much IMO. I would love to find a DIY option that doesn't require soldering.

 

[Cornan]

5 minutes ago, austinpop said:

 

Looking forward to your report!

 

Ghent's Y-cable is north of $60, which is a bit much IMO. I would love to find a DIY option that doesn't require soldering.

 

 

I hope they'll work well. I would also be thrilled to find a simple solder free solution for a split DC cable. In theory you can also just add a leg if you'll need it with this clip. ?

[R1200CL]

Here is my special JSSG USB cable. 

 

 

[greenleo]

Please forgive my silly questions.  How to specify the connectors of the DC cable?  Outer diameter, inner diameter or both?  Do I need specify the length?

[R1200CL]

1 hour ago, greenleo said:

Please forgive my silly questions.  How to specify the connectors of the DC cable?  Outer diameter, inner diameter or both?  Do I need specify the length?

 

What is the use of the  DC cable ? Between ?

[greenleo]

Between mR and LPS-1

[R1200CL]

10 minutes ago, greenleo said:

Between mR and LPS-1

 

Both use 2.1 mm plugs. 

Did that answer your question?

[sockpit]

13 hours ago, watercourse said:

 

I still remember the sound of my 8th grade teacher's voice when I'm tinning and drawing solder up.

 

If I can do it, you can too. of course, everything was easier when lead was around. I also wonder how much higher my IQ would be?

 

I held on to a big roll of lead solder, too

[MikeyFresh]

15 hours ago, watercourse said:

 

If I can do it, you can too. of course, everything was easier when lead was around. I also wonder how much higher my IQ would be?

 

Lead is still around, you can still buy new rolls of WBT-0800, or Cardas Quad Eutectic lead bearing solder. It's fantastic stuff and far easier to work with than any lead-free variant I've ever tried.

 

I'm sure your IQ was unaffected unless you were licking your fingers while soldering, as vaporization of lead occurs only at a super high temperature. The fumes are just flux burning off, not that you'd want to breath very much of that either though (you definitely don't).

 

[R1200CL]

13 hours ago, austinpop said:

Ghent's Y-cable is north of $60, which is a bit much IMO. I would love to find a DIY option that doesn't require soldering.

 

You can, but the big question, do you want to risk possible lower quality ?

 

I have just ordered a Y cable myself, but it's for connecting two LPS-1 in series. 

(My third order).

 

If success powering my SonicTransporter i5 with 2 LPS-1, I will need to order more LPS-1 PS from Uptone Audio. ?

 

 

[tboooe]

14 hours ago, austinpop said:

 

Looking forward to your report!

 

Ghent's Y-cable is north of $60, which is a bit much IMO. I would love to find a DIY option that doesn't require soldering.

 

The price is actually quite reasonable when you consider that the price for each oyaide connector on eBay is $20.  

[R1200CL]

My next special cable may be a USB with split PS in order to feed my Singxer F1 with clean USB power. 

Of cause even better would be if Alex could make a version 2 of the USPCB with input for external Vbus. ?

But maybe I've missed part of the the point with the ISO REGEN powered by a LPS-1, as I then will have the LPS-1 super clean power available as Vbus ? Will I ?

 

 

[austinpop]

1 hour ago, tboooe said:

The price is actually quite reasonable when you consider that the price for each oyaide connector on eBay is $20.  

 

Ok ok you guys sold me. ?

[JohnSwenson]

3 hours ago, R1200CL said:

My next special cable may be a USB with split PS in order to feed my Singxer F1 with clean USB power. 

Of cause even better would be if Alex could make a version 2 of the USPCB with input for external Vbus. ?

But maybe I've missed part of the the point with the ISO REGEN powered by a LPS-1, as I then will have the LPS-1 super clean power available as Vbus ? Will I ?

 

 

Correct, there is no need for a VBUS injector after an LPS-1 driven ISO REGEN.

 

John S.

[greenleo]

6 hours ago, R1200CL said:

 

Both use 2.1 mm plugs. 

Did that answer your question?

Yes, R1200CL.  Thank you.  

 

Do I need to specify the length of the connection as well.  I find the Oyaide 90 degree plug a little shorter than that of the straight one.  Will loose connection occur?

[agladstone]

I'm awaiting response from them to see if they can make the cables for me with the GX-16-2, if they can (I can't see why not), I'm definitely ordering them vs trying to make my own!