What's the minimum wire gauge required for the MPGuino?
What's the minimum wire gauge required for 4 input cables/pins on the MPGuino?
What is the maximum amperage that the lines some be handling? I found a post where DCB referenced the center connector in this pic: http://media.digikey.com/photos/Assm...s/AK521-.2.jpg http://media.digikey.com/photos/Assm...s/AK521-.2.jpg I believe that the cables pictured are 18 AWG cables. All I found at radio shack was 20' 24 AWG 4 Solid Conductor Intercom Wire: 20' 24AWG 4 Solid Conductor Intercom Wire - RadioShack.com It's small and solid core... :( I saw a couple of pics of installs that seemed to have possibly used cell phone charging cables. Looks like fairly small wires in a common sheath, the coiling made me think of a cell phone car charger. I am considering using a 4-flat 14 AWG trailer wire harness extension. Like this: Amazon.com: Hopkins 47115 4 Wire Flat Extension Harness (48") http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...1&s=automotive I would cut the extension cable, wiring one cut side into the MPGuino and the other cut side into the various sources (with added cable, if required). That would provide for a second disconnection point, not sure if it would really be needed. But, isn't 14 AWG too excessive for the requirements? I like the idea of re-purposing an old phone car charger, but am concerning about the rated load. Based on the pics that I have seen, it does appear capable, but I would guess phone chargers are somewhere around 18-22 AWG. What is the cable AWG recommendation? :confused: |
Lots of people use telephone cord wires. There are 4 of them, and they can handle the current and voltage... AND they are cheap (dollar stores) / free (junk drawer) for most people. I don't know how much smaller you can go, but the phone lines are small, and already bundled for you.
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