Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Wire gauge for wiring cnc controllers

The external wire I picture from a power supply would be too short to
use, unless you spliced multiple pieces together, which is a bad idea.

We have an Altex electronics here which sells all types of wire. I
ended up using Canare cable for some, very flexible. A bit thick
though, and a bit expensive.

Most people just use the 22ga or even 24ga stranded 4-conductor
alarm/station wire. Comes with a gray/sorta-tan sheath. It doesn't
need to be the shielded stuff. IIRC the stuff I have is made by
Belkin. And to be honest I've never heard of the wire itself coming
apart being a problem.

Danny

On 9/22/2010 3:15 AM, Brian Worth wrote:
> Hi Dave, and others who responded,
>
>
> I have bought 4 pole connectors similar to this (mine have screw-on rings) to
> connect from the control enclosure to the stepper motors [
> http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=092-034 ] The wire I
> have used to wire the internals of the controller is from a pc power supply, the
> external thicker wires, which are multi-strand wires. I am going to purchase a 4
> conductor flexible cable to make the leads to the actual motors. Will I be right
> in assuming they can be the same gauge as the wires coming out the stepper
> motor?
>
> Many thanks for all the tips,
>
> Brian
>
>