problem creating my own component cables.

[nick101181]

Hello,


I was reading an article on how to make good component cables for a fraction of the price of a expensive set. I used rg6 cable and I used these connectors :
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008X5EI/ref=nosim/?tag=mexp134-20&creative=380333&creative...p;linkCode=asn

At first the picture came in but it was washed out and had some ghosting problems. After wiggling the cables a bit, it seemed to come in but had interference. I'm guess my choice of connectors are a problem, what does everyone else think?

[edDV]

Bad connecton. These need soldering.

[Constant Gardener]

One or more connector isn't on right. If you're looking for inexpensive but quality cables, check out http://www.onlybestrated.com/cables-accessories-component-cables-c-29_34.html which I believe is in Toronto. Vancouverites can hit http://www.rpelectronics.com and seach for "component cables" for a similar product.

[levick]

What type of RG6 did you use? They are not all equal.
You should ensure you have sourced solid copper core with quad shielding for best results.
The RG6 type designed for RF work only, with steel core but copper coated is not suitable for base band video work.
You mention wriggling the leads, not good, most connectors require soldering or specific compression tools to
correctly bond the core and braiding to the connector. Its important both these conditions are met.

[nick101181]

I guess these cables that I made might be wasted on the idea of being component but I can always use them as rca audio cables, correct?

[olyteddy]

I guess these cables that I made might be wasted on the idea of being component but I can always use them as rca audio cables, correct?

Not if the connectors need wiggling to work...

[levick]

Agreeing with olyteddy on this one, You need to address the reason for poor connection.
Once again using RG6 with the steel core is not suitable for audio either. As the copper is only a coating
this is only suitable for RF work where the skin effect is happening! The solid copper core allows audio work due
to its ability to work down to DC. This is needed for base band video (sync pulses).
The quad shielded braid is need for hum and interference rejection also.....

[Constant Gardener]

I suspect that copper-clad steel core works just fine for baseband, at least for reasonable cable lengths. Has anyone got any hard data to prove or disprove this? I don't have access to the relevant test equipment.

[olyteddy]

There's also the higher loop resistance of steel wire vs copper. Approx 36 ohms per thousand for steel vs approx 11 for copper. I just looked that up over at belden.com, a very good source for wire and info.

[mstone321]

Wal-Mart and Target sell a perfectly adequate component cable assembly for about $12.

Composite cables (3) from dollar stores that you DIY colour code are OK too.

Don't get caught up in cable hype!

Just my opinion.

[redwudz]

If I read that correctly, $7 each for the connectors and you need six. = $42? plus shipping and the price of the cable and the time involved. For that you can buy a good quality component cable unless you have a very long run.

You would have been better off to use standard RF crimp-on Type-F connectors at the ends of the RG-6 and a adapter to RCA phono plugs. And unless that's quad shielded RG-6, I wouldn't use it anyway for a long run.

EDIT: A good article about different RG-6 cable types: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/rg6.htm Notice the reference to Belden 1505A (RG-59 type) and 1694A (RG-6 type) 'precsision video cables.'