Wire Size.

[Mosquito]

I've probably bothered everyone about a million times but I'm still not sure what kind to get.

I want to know EXACTLY this:

• What size should I use for card relocation in AWG. (Links would be nice)
  
  What should I use for EVERYTHING else?

[off topic]: How do I know what's negative and what's positive on my 4-pronged rubber-topped tact switches?
[off topic]: Where should I put in my double pole double throw switches? For the main power (I'm guessing the batteries?), Screen power, and what should I do with the reset and power button for the n64? Just keep them on?
[off topic]: Is flux really necessary for this project?
[off topic]: If I just put a copper 2mm thick plate over the chips tied down by some wire, do I need a fan?
[off topic]: How do I wire a switchable 1player port? So you can switch between the internal controller and external controller.

[blaze3927]

min gauge probs 30,
max gauge would be like ide wire size

[argelfraster]

- There is no negative and positive on a tact switch, just wire it from two random pins; I usually choose diagonals.
- Flux is very necessary for everything.
- Your whatever switch should go wherever its comfortable for you to have and wherever it fits really.
- You wont need a fan unless everything is super compact inside the case.
- For the player one port you use a three way switch.

[limpport]

- There is no negative and positive on a tact switch, just wire it from two random pins; I usually choose diagonals.

Diagonals and where the pins are closest together. Don't connect 2 pins that are further away from each other.

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Don't connect 1 to 3 or 2 to 4. Any other combination will work.

[DasXero]

What size should I use for card relocation in AWG. (Links would be nice)
What should I use for EVERYTHING else?
How do I know what's negative and what's positive on my 4-pronged rubber-topped tact switches?
Where should I put in my double pole double throw switches? For the main power (I'm guessing the batteries?), Screen power, and what should I do with the reset and power button for the n64? Just keep them on?
Is flux really necessary for this project?
[off topic]: If I

I've probably bothered everyone about a million times but I'm still not sure what kind to get.

I want to know EXACTLY this:

• What size should I use for card relocation in AWG. (Links would be nice)
  
  What should I use for EVERYTHING else?

[off topic]: How do I know what's negative and what's positive on my 4-pronged rubber-topped tact switches?
[off topic]: Where should I put in my double pole double throw switches? For the main power (I'm guessing the batteries?), Screen power, and what should I do with the reset and power button for the n64? Just keep them on?
[off topic]: Is flux really necessary for this project?
[off topic]: If I just put a copper 2mm thick plate over the chips tied down by some wire, do I need a fan?
[off topic]: How do I wire a switchable 1player port? So you can switch between the internal controller and external controller.

Size use for card relocation in AWG? What do you mean AWG?!?
Should I use for EVERYTHING else? Uhm... I'm using Ribbon cable for everything, than like you need bigger wires for Power
copper 2mm thick plate *bla bla bla*? You only need a fan if it has no heatsinks, but even than you barely need a fan

Also here:

Ide wire for cart slot, audio/video, controller.
22 gauge stranded for power.

Also what he means by "Stranded" I have NO idea. but hope that helps... At least somewhat.

Gud Luk,
DX

[Life of Brian]

I use 28AWG for just about everything - basically just IDE cable. To save space, I have used 30AWG wrapping wire a few times before, but I do not recommend it if you are a beginner. It takes a steady hand and a bit of skill.

A bit expensive but convenient: http://store.curiousinventor.com/wire-c ... ctors.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For 30AWG wrapping wire, you want something like this: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2062640" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For power I use something a bit thicker, around 20 to 22AWG, whatever is handy.

[timmeh87]

AWG table with current suggestions

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[limpport]

For 30AWG wrapping wire, you want something like this: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2062640" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It says "solid conductor", so I assume it's not stranded. And it comes in pretty colors! I haven't really checked Radioshack for wire lately, so I'll have to stop by.


Also, does anyone know what size wire is used in ethernet cables? I have a bunch of older cable that I pull apart and straighten to use in projects, and it works really well. Also having 8 different colors (4 solids and 4 dashed) helps with telling what is what.

[Jon]

Great idea, limpport. I would measure with my digital caliper but I seem to have lost it in my recent move. I have tons of cat5 cable that should save me some $$.

[Basement_Modder]

I use kynar wire religiously.

Also- the IDE cable LOB linked to is great. 20 feet for $10.

[timmeh87]

IMHO, IDE cable sucks for projects like this. Mostly because the insulation they use is really crappy. It melts all over the place, wires stick together, and I think it looks ugly as sin. Also, the insulation is like more than 50% of the volume of the wire, you can find wires of the same diameter that are a higher gauge with thinner, teflon insulation. It comes in 10 colors. I hate trying to find the one grey wire out of 15 when I'm troubleshooting. It also holds its shape better. It sucks to have to buy 10 spools of super expensive wire though, that's why you want to steal it from work/school.

I also prefer solid wire sometimes, for applications where there is absolutely no stress