Spools of power cable
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- KJ7RRV
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Spools of power cable
Does Adafruit sell spools of a cable similar to the one used in https://www.adafruit.com/product/743 ?
- mikeysklar
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Re: Spools of power cable
We do not sell spools of waterproof cable.
We do have a lot of 2.1mm barrel jack connectors that you could use make your own cables using silicon cover stranded cable.
https://www.adafruit.com/?q=2.1mm+barre ... =BestMatch
https://www.adafruit.com/?q=silicon+cov ... =BestMatch
We do have a lot of 2.1mm barrel jack connectors that you could use make your own cables using silicon cover stranded cable.
https://www.adafruit.com/?q=2.1mm+barre ... =BestMatch
https://www.adafruit.com/?q=silicon+cov ... =BestMatch
- KJ7RRV
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Re: Spools of power cable
Okay, thank you!
Do cables need to be rated as weatherproof to be safe to use outside? Specifically, I'm thinking of cutting the ends off https://www.adafruit.com/product/993 and using it as an outdoor power cable. It will be carrying 12 volts at about 300 mA.
Do cables need to be rated as weatherproof to be safe to use outside? Specifically, I'm thinking of cutting the ends off https://www.adafruit.com/product/993 and using it as an outdoor power cable. It will be carrying 12 volts at about 300 mA.
- mikeysklar
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Re: Spools of power cable
Weatherproof cables are a good idea if it will be exposed to the elements (sunlight and rain). Normally you would want to use conduit as a layer of protection to ensure any outdoor cable holds up. If the cable can be mounted under an awning or porch that can help a lot.
You USB cable you selected with custom ends could work fine as long as it is not directly exposed to moisture / sun.
You USB cable you selected with custom ends could work fine as long as it is not directly exposed to moisture / sun.
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