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Post by funbun on Apr 4, 2020 14:51:37 GMT
Can you make these patch wires yourself? I found this video on making jumper wires:
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Post by funbun on Apr 4, 2020 18:44:43 GMT
Sorry for a double post, but here's an even better video:
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Post by MikMo on Apr 4, 2020 20:13:28 GMT
It is definitely possible, just make sure you get pins that fit the little sockets on the AE modules and that you use good quality wire. If the wire is too stiff it is a pain in the neck to use.
I have both old modules with the square sockets and new modules with the round sockets. The pins for the square sockets are very common, and easy to find (Google Dupont pin / dupont Wires), but the gold tipped pins on the new style patch wires are more difficult to source.
You can insert the square pins in the round sockets, but the new patch wires are much better, both the pins and the actual wires used. The wire is softer and much better quality than the cheaper Dupont wires that came with the older AE synths.
Mikael / MikMo
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Post by MikMo on Apr 4, 2020 20:20:21 GMT
Upps forgot this:
The pins used on the jumper wires you show are the kind typically used for bread boards, they are typically 0.6 mm diameter. The pins on the AE patch wires are about 0.8 mm diameter and shorter than the bread board pins.
Mikael / MikMo
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Post by funbun on Apr 5, 2020 0:30:26 GMT
Yeah, I was trying to figure a way to get more wires without having to wait two or three months for an order. I've already used every wire that came with my Starter 2, and need more wires!
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Post by admin on Apr 5, 2020 0:37:05 GMT
Guys, please do not use square, cheap or home made wires on the round sockets! You will risk damaging them. They actually have a small spring in them and the square wire can get caught and rip it out or otherwise damage it. You have been warned  |
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Post by MikMo on Apr 5, 2020 6:31:10 GMT
Uhh, that was good to know.
Since i recently bought a second hand AE synth i have now two types of sockets and two types of patch wires.
I guess the old wires will have to be used exclusively on the old modules, until i can phase them out completely.
Mikael / MikMo
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Post by funbun on Apr 5, 2020 11:45:20 GMT
Ah, I understand. Guess I'll order the real thing in bulk for this next order.
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Post by PianoModularMe on Apr 30, 2020 17:26:26 GMT
Hi, guys, the best patchcords can be made with the 0.8mm gold contact plugs. I am the one who gave Robert the idea for the new patch cables. The gold contact plugs work in the new and the old modules without problems. You can find these plugs in the RC model building area. The best way is to search for "0.8mm Gold Connector male". I am in Germany and bought my connectors at Nessel-Elektronik. If you buy 100 pcs. the prices is ok.
Cheers, Moritz
This is how I made my first cables. |
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Post by MikMo on Apr 30, 2020 19:46:26 GMT
Nice setup.
So you soldered the wires?
Which type wire did you use?
I have a hard time finding the soft silicone like stuff in the thin gauges.
Mikael / MikMo
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Post by PianoModularMe on Apr 30, 2020 21:54:40 GMT
Nice setup. So you soldered the wires? Which type wire did you use? I have a hard time finding the soft silicone like stuff in the thin gauges. Mikael / MikMo Yes, I solder the wires and use 0,25 qmm (AWG 23-24) silicone cable. You can find this kind of wire also in shops that sell RC-model stuff. A quite popular and international shop for RC-model stuff is hobbyking.
RC model making is a hobby I have been doing for a long time. These plugs and cables are standard in this hobby because we usually work with high currents and require high reliability 
Moritz / PianoModularMe
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Post by MikMo on May 1, 2020 7:50:43 GMT
Well i just ordered 2 of the patch wire starter packs together with my two new cases. But i will probably make some long DIY wires also when need arises. Nice to know where to get the materials and how to proceede.
Mikael / MikMo
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Post by slowscape on May 5, 2020 5:15:06 GMT
First, I’d like to thank PianoModularMe For providing us all with awesome wires due to his contacting Robert! I’d also like to thank him for giving us the exact specs. For us in the USA, unless we are making a large order the shipping is not worth it, so hacks like this can be helpful. I’d also like to provide a quick and dirty method for when you’re in a bind: 22AWG solid core wire. Strip the ends off, sand the edges with fine grit paper... they’ve gotten me out of a bind many times! Obviously these are not ideal. They pop out easily. Also be very mindful that the wire does not break off inside the module. I came close to that once. |
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Post by admin on May 6, 2020 0:01:28 GMT
Hi slowscape and everyone in the USA, you might want to give Noisebug a call. They are the exclusive distributor of AE Modular gear in North America and they might have those cables at better shipping rates. If not, they'll probably send an order to Robert for a batch shipment. The international dealers network is slowly expanding and while the tangible waves web shop is still the best stocked, you might find more favourable delivery times and/or shipping rates at a dealer closer to where you live. www.tangiblewaves.com/dealers.html |
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Post by slowscape on May 6, 2020 4:09:39 GMT
admin this is actually how I got my AEM SR2 in two days, rather than months... He's not joking everyone in the US, check their shop out!
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