Some stupid Interconnect questions

[SuperDerpBro]

I would like to try my hand at making a couple very short RCAs. Less than a foot. I'd also like to make a short SPDIF cable for a CD player.

I have a bunch of these.. could I use a short one (0.5m) as coax for my CD player while I wait to make my own?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002059915742.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.518538daj2yw6v&mp=1

Is there a type of wire that is inexpensive and would work for both RCA and COAX? Could I just cut up some of the above?

Can the normal RCA plugs also be used for my DIY coax cable?

I think I know the answer to all of these. I'd just like to make sure, heh. :/

Cheers

 

[Doodski]

I would like to try my hand at making a couple very short RCAs. Less than a foot. I'd also like to make a short SPDIF cable for a CD player.

I have a bunch of these.. could I use a short one (0.5m) as coax for my CD player while I wait to make my own?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002059915742.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.518538daj2yw6v&mp=1

Is there a type of wire that is inexpensive and would work for both RCA and COAX? Could I just cut up some of the above?

Can the normal RCA plugs also be used for my DIY coax cable?

I think I know the answer to all of these. I'd just like to make sure, heh. :/

Cheers

If you want 6 inchers these are great and they use a bendable coax cable design which is very easy to work with for beginners.

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If you want the experience of assembling a cable then use RG6 in black color or white. It is easily available and is tough and durable.

 

[solderdude]

Nice touch.... 'van den HUI' looks like it says 'van den Hul'

 

[Doodski]

Nice touch.... 'van den HUI' looks like it says 'van den Hul'

Yeah, I saw that...lol. ClassY!

 

[restorer-john]

Nice touch.... 'van den HUI' looks like it says 'van den Hul'

I love it. LOL

 

[SuperDerpBro]

If you want 6 inchers these are great and they use a bendable coax cable design which is very easy to work with for beginners.

Stack RCA Cables _ Shop JDS LABS

These are the RCA Interconnects you've been looking for! Ultra short length, premium gold-plated connectors, and custom cabling which holds its shape.

jdslabs.com

If you want the experience of assembling a cable then use RG6 in black color or white. It is easily available and is tough and durable.

Thanks

Nice touch.... 'van den HUI' looks like it says 'van den Hul'

Yeah, I saw that...lol. ClassY!

I love it. LOL

wut? lol

 

[SuperDerpBro]

If I use RG6 do I have to use compression connectors and tool? Or can I solder to RCA plugs?

 

[solderdude]

Yes, you have to solder RCA plugs.

 

[SuperDerpBro]

Looked on YouTube and all I could find was people using RCA compression connectors on solid core. With a special tool, that I don't want to buy (heh). I'm okay with soldering. Just wanted to make sure.

What about RG-59 75 ohm?

I think I have one of these (6ft) that I can chop up.

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[solderdude]

I would not use solid core coax wire but supple ones.
Solid core is not needed anyway nor desirable for short lengths.

 

[SuperDerpBro]

Is there a type of wire that is inexpensive and would work for both RCA and COAX?

 

[SuperDerpBro]

I found a very long component cable in my closet. the only identifier on the cable is "OFC Premium Componant Video Cable"

Would this be ok for a 6 inch RCA?

 

[Doodski]

I found a very long component cable in my closet. the only identifier on the cable is "OFC Premium Componant Video Cable"

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Would this be ok for a 6 inch RCA?

Yes. The core will usually be a little thicker for a video cable so it's great.

 

[SuperDerpBro]

Thanks.


The core seems quite thin. A bit thinner than a normal TV coax cable when I hold them together. But I will try it. heh