> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Fritz Mueller via cctalk > Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 2:27 AM > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > Subject: Re: DEC PDP-11/45 backplane +5 ECO > > > > On Apr 24, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Josh Dersch <dersc...@gmail.com> wrote: > > If you have notes on re-creating the harness, let me know. > > Hi Josh, > > A few pointers -- I think I left some of these in a comment on one of your fb posts, > but will repeat here in case others may find it useful:
Thank you for not hiding your experience on Facebook! > * Sticking with the original wire color code also makes it a lot easier not to get lost > and later to double check and troubleshoot your work. I used MTW ("Machine Tool Wire"), > which is available from wirebarn.com at 14 and 18 AWG in most of the necessary colors > and in 25 and 100 foot lengths (I think the 18 AWG purple I had to find separately on eBay, > but I have lots of leftover of that and will gladly send you some.) > > --FritzM. And thank you for the pointer to Wirebarn. Much better stock than at Home Depot :->. https://www.wirebarn.com/14-AWG-MTW-MACHINE-TOOL-HOOKUP-WIRE_c_23.html https://www.wirebarn.com/18-AWG-MTW-MACHINE-TOOL-HOOKUP-WIRE_c_25.html Those assortments are great. Also the single color in various lengths: https://www.wirebarn.com/14-Gage-Machine-Tool-Wire-MTW_c_111.html https://www.wirebarn.com/18-Gage-Machine-Tool-Wire-MTW_c_84.html ----- paul