how about using ethernet cat5 cables for wiring steppers to the controller ?
or a simple regular wire will do ?
thanks
how about using ethernet cat5 cables for wiring steppers to the controller ?
or a simple regular wire will do ?
thanks
Not recommended, because it's a solid wire that will eventually break due to the constant bending. Mullti stranded is a much better choice, preferably shielded.
Gerry
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There is cat 5 that is stranded. Its what they use in patch cables.
I still dont know if cat 5 will work, I dont know the guage, but my steppers use 22 gage wire.
I dont know what amp cap. the cat 5 wire will handle. I also dont know if the twisted pairs would cause noise of interferiance (SP)
actually the reason i though of cat5 wires is that they are made to reduce noise cause its twisted pair.
i will try and get back to you
Not in my lifetime.Originally Posted by max_imum2000
Regular un-shielded STRANDED (solid wire breaks) cable of approximately 22 AWG works well for steppers up to approximately 225 in/oz works fine.
With larger steppers, a larger wire size is required.
Normally care in cable routing is all that is required in using un-sheilded cabling.
Why try to reinvent the wheel? Just use wire that works. Cat5 cable was made for a different app.
Steve
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Not disagreeing with you, but half the posts here are from people trying to reinvent the wheel.Originally Posted by Madclicker
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