RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAT 5 wiring

Would probably be better to use stranded cat 5 cable (The type used for
patch cords) to help reduce the problem of wires cracking from vibration.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> > Is there a reason not to use CAT 5, 8 twisted pair cable (ethernet) for
> > wiring the signal wires from the parallel port to the drivers (I.E. the
> > TTL level signals, step, dir, etc.)
> > Can you solder it without problems?
> > ???????
>
> Be very careful with stripping & strain relief. Small solid wires wont
> deal with a lot of mechanical strain & flexure without breaking.
>
> -G
>
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