38. DIY DCC cables and connectors

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DCC components are interconnected with data cables that have connectors that do eventually break. In this video I'll show you how you can make your own DCC cables and replace the connectors on your throttles and cables. Here is a list of the materials and tools I mentioned in the video, all from All Electronics (www.allelectronics.com).
4CF Flat cable 4 conductor
6CF Flat cable 6 conductor
8CF Flat cable 8 conductor
CMP-4 RJ11 6 pin 4 conductor connector
CMP-6 RJ12 6 pin 6 conductor connector
CMP-8 RJ45 8 pin 8 conductor connector
MPCPT-6 4&6 pin crimper tool
MPCPT-8 8 pin crimper tool

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5 окт 2024

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@BriansModelTrains Год назад

Thanks. Bought a used Super Chief Duplex Xtra set on eBay and the RJ12 tab was broken off the throttle. Knowing that this is a common occurence puts my mind at rest. I have done many RJ45 cables in my past and installing the RJ12 was a piece of cake. Your tips helped out as well.

@nscaledelights Год назад

Thanks for the video Im here because the clip has broken off the connector. I think Im going to shorten the wire while Im at it and make it all more compact. .

@eveannwallis4939 2 года назад

Thanks for white on the right mantra Larry, it's something that I haven't adhered to, but electricity doesn't know what the colour of the insulation is. I merely looked at the cable to see if its plain or has a ridge and then placed the RJ12 thumbs up or thumbs down to ensure a straight through connection. But I like the idea of consistency so it's white on the right from now on.....Cheers

@dennissingham540 4 года назад

Larry, you're very good in what you're doing, make it very easy and to the point. You have the gift from Above!!! You give good advice for beginners like me. Thank you!!!

@johnbutler8388 3 года назад

Thank you very much I appreciate it

@jhoodfysh 2 года назад

Excellent information Larry, thank you. I will shorten some of the cables I bought.

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 5 лет назад

This is definitely a nice and easy way to save money, thanks for the video.

@glaura1581 2 года назад

Thanks for so many details. In addition,telephone cable means that RJ11 cbales, it's wide range.but someone wants to buy RJ11 or RJ45 connectors, i think maybe he can buy elecbee connectors, there are also many other products like IC series.

@marksawyer5299 5 лет назад

Thanks Larry. This will save me lots of money in the future!

@q80aziz 4 года назад

I only started doing my own cables a few weeks ago using the Digitrax kit but did not like the LT1 cable tester instead I check my cables using the Uhlenbrock 62000 Loconet cable Tester to make sure that - White is right - Thanks Larry

@TheDCCGuy 4 года назад

Glad it works for you. Just make sure to give those connectors a couple good hard crimp and you’ll be fine-Larry

@sergebeaudoin957 Год назад

Hello Larry, I just watched your video on DIY Cables & Connectors; I would have a quick question for you. I went on Mouser Electronics website to find the loconet cable suitable for my Digitrax DB-150. My question is, what gauge should I buy? Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, it's very much appreciated.

@TheDCCGuy Год назад

LocoNet works best when the network cables are 22AWG to 28AWG. The recommended 6 wire flat telephone type ribbon cable is 26AWG.

@sergebeaudoin957 Год назад

Hello Larry, thank you for the additional information, you've been a great help.

@ricter591 3 года назад

Thanks Larry.

@TheDCCGuy 3 года назад

Rick-looks like your binge watching my videos today, hope you’re enjoying them-Larry

@ricter591 3 года назад

@@TheDCCGuy Very much so, thank you so much.

@johnbutler8388 3 года назад

I was just watching your video on the cables you say put the white wire on the right but you never did show if you were talking about the back of the plug or the front of the plug you were looking at if you know what I understand if you understand what I'm saying

@TheDCCGuy 3 года назад

You hold the cable in your hand with the clip up and the end of the connector away from you and keep the white on the right. Actually it doesn’t matter as long as both ends are the same but better to be consistent.

@eddieboards5961 2 года назад

You didn't advise which way up the cable had to be when putting the RJ12 on. Are they exactly the same way up or is one turned over. One side shows the cablre seam the other side does not.

@TheDCCGuy 2 года назад

I DID talk about the wire orientation and making sure it matches the original at the 6:49 mark. As long as the white wire is on the right then it will be correct. And at 10:20 I talked about the different kinds of cables and the difference among them.

@williamturczyn4436 5 лет назад

Flat cable 6 conductor "should be" 26 ga for NCE systems. Power Cab I think has heavier gauge supplied by NCE - could not find any heavier flat cable 6 conductor available through other suppliers.

@TheDCCGuy 5 лет назад

Yes, the PowerCab main throttle actually has the booster located inside it and provides the DCC power to the layout so it really is surprising that 26 ga is heavy enough. Some of the flat cable out there is 28 ga so you do need to be aware of that. However because the main throttle must remain plugged in all the time the system is on, the connectors should get very little wear.

@TractorMonkeywithJL 4 года назад

The cable that came with my Power Cab is labeled 24 awg.

@josephmikeals886 4 года назад

Larry, what would be the recommended wire size for Digitax systems. I'm enjoying your RU-vid channel. Thank you for the information.

@atsfandy 3 года назад

Larry, can you use telecommunications cable or does the have to data??

@atsfandy 3 года назад

I meant does the cable have to be data

@TheDCCGuy 3 года назад

I assume you mean the orientation of the wires. While most use the pattern with “white on the right” there may be some who do not. Consequently it is best to examine the connector on your system cables and from their colors determine which they use.

@robertgould1718 5 лет назад

I didn’t see the the tool and connector part numbers in the video nor could I search rj 12 in the all electric web site......

@TheDCCGuy 5 лет назад

The connector and cable part numbers are in the first video description. The tester shown in this video is available from Jameco.com and is a Velleman VTLAN4 cable tester. You can find it even cheaper elsewhere if you do a Google search.