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Gear / Technical Help => Cables => Topic started by: mmmatt on April 19, 2004, 01:33:55 PM
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Hello... I have a 10' optical cable, and I would like to cut it off to make 1@ 2' and 1@8'. I've heard that this can be done, but I have never seen any ends that fit over raw cable... anybody ever done this?
Matt
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WOOO HOOOO!!!! I stumped you all (scratching my chin / evil laugh)
I actually got a responce from doug oade (the ultimate unstumpable default info guy) He said I can get the connectors at any electronics store, and to just make sure I cut at a near perfect 90deg angle with either a razor blade or a special cable cutter. then peal the insulation back and put on the connector. I'll look around for a connector, but so far radio shack is a no go. Thanks moke for not makin' me feel unloved! +T back atcha!
Matt
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we splice fiberoptic cables at work all the time for data. we have a little jig w/ a cutter on it and some special glue stuff. I dunno how these cables compare to our optical cables and choose not to google it, but i imagine i can be done w/ a razor blade and proper connectors. I have made some pretty sloppy ones here and never had a problem. YMMV. :)
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For this...if you don't know the answer...you prolly can't do it. That being said...Optical cutting/polishing and connector mating has a certain skill to it (nothing too involved but requires some knowledge and easier w/ the right tools)...ya cut it square, make sure no pits/digs/scratches...sand/polish if there is...then install connector. I've never done any of this but have sen optical cable work done here at work by the IT folks (that and I stayed in a Holiday Inn). RATSHAK may have a DIY kit...also there are manufacturing kits to be had on line....look around. try to make a jitter test prior and after to see if you got it right (else just try the cable out).
GFL
peace
jah
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Yeah, I dunno if I would trust myself in trying this....figure it is tricky with the fiberoptics.
But good luck on yours, let us know how it goes :)
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matt ive got a 1m monster opti cable ill sell you cheap. i think they are 40 new, so like half of that
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matt ive got a 1m monster opti cable ill sell you cheap. i think they are 40 new, so like half of that
I'm on a mission man!!! I'm going to butcher mine! er... a.. screw it! Pay pal ok?
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yah paypal is fine, jpschust@indiana.edu. i cant mail it till friday (till my new one gets here)
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Thanks Man!!! +T
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no problem
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bummer I would have liked to see this happen!