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General Category => General Discussions => Topic started by: ItsDaPlumber on February 02, 2014, 09:38:26 am

Title: Minimum gauge wire?
Post by: ItsDaPlumber on February 02, 2014, 09:38:26 am

I was wondering if 26AWG ribbon cable is ok for rotary encoders and push buttons? I use them for my LED's and they work fine. it will make my build more compact and organized. (Its aluminum and not copper)

Darren

Title: Re: Minimum gauge wire?
Post by: Mortos on February 02, 2014, 07:51:18 pm

Neither rotary encoders or buttons(or switches) require any "real" current, so it should be fine.

It does depend on the length of your wiring, but as it's not a structured signal like ethernet(which, even with twisted pairs, isn't recommended over aluminium), interference/crosstalk/loss shouldn't be an issue.

I'd say if it works reliably with the cable you have, don't worry about it.

Title: Re: Minimum gauge wire?
Post by: ItsDaPlumber on February 03, 2014, 05:33:20 am

I will keep going as planned and keep you posted. Thanks for replying tot he messages Mortos. You're a big help!!

Thanks, Darren