Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAT 5 wiring

JanRwl@... wrote:

> In a message dated 06-Apr-01 17:16:06 Central Daylight Time,
> jvicars@... writes:
>
> > 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.)

AFIK "standard" CAT 5 cable is 4 pr. i.e. eight wires twisted in individual pairs.
For any other combination you will pay a real premium price. :-)

>
>
> Joe: I may be all-wrong, but I THINK that will work just fine, particularly
> if you carefully make sure ONE-each of each twisted pair is made GROUND
> (-ve).

The insulation is not high temp stuff so one should solder quickly.

Dave