Thread: Chinese 3040T Arrives
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12-01-2014 #1
If it ain't broke don't fix it. Have some fun with the machine first. If you really want to change them I would use either 0.75 or 1mm^2 CY 4 core cable for this machine. here is one place Cy Cable Per Meter 4 core (0.75mm CY Cable) ONLY £0.48.. ..Clive
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20-02-2014 #3
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20-02-2014 #4
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20-02-2014 #5
Yes I've used them and the wire was ok but a little brittle compared to the stuff I get from CSE cables, thou it is cheaper.
Flexible Control Cable
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12-01-2014 #6
Most (including me use 4 wire CY shielded cable) on their machines - I think I got mine from RS Components, but that's likely the expensive route.....you'll need to make sure all your shielding is grounded to a single point to mains ground (a star point is the term iirc) and make sure the far end of the cables at the motors etc. is not contacting anything to avoid ground loops (these are bad). I used bits of heat shrink to ensure isolation for the far ends.
Hope that helps......
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12-01-2014 #7
Thanks for the advice,Think I will order cable and connectors so I have them but won't fit until there is a fault.
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12-01-2014 #8
In this instance what is the difference between 'good cables' and 'not very good cables' ? also will your proposed 'good cables' fit inside the energy chain ?
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12-01-2014 #9
My experience with these machines is that standard cy cable from like of CSE cables etc is far superior. The stuff on these is brittle horrible stuff and the connectors are nasty so need hacking off. . . . . The cable chains on the one's I've dealt with where to tight and caused rubbing. . .. . . That's why I said what I said further down.!!
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