View Full Version : DIY Component cables need help


tino86
01-19-07, 08:51 PM
ive seen you can make your own component cables from RG6 and compression type RCA fittings.. i have a lot of RG6 and a compression tool so id figure id give it a shot. Where can i get Blue, Green, Red colored RCA compression fittings for RG6?

Speedskater
01-20-07, 11:33 AM
As I said in another thread:
All three cables should be made from the same reel of cable.
All three cables should be exactly the same length.
(and no, I don't know what exactly means. It could mean 1/2 inch or it could be 1 foot)
If you are buying bulk cable, get cable with heavy braid shielding, not foil or quad shielding.
But if you already have the cable, just use it.

oztech
01-20-07, 12:00 PM
blue jeans cable has canare which is sold in bulk and colored.

Jimmer2
01-20-07, 01:01 PM
I've found that a thin stripe of colored electrical tape (if applied carefully) looks classy and subtle..and does the ID'ing job nicely...

AV Doogie
01-20-07, 02:24 PM
Colored Heat shrink tubing looks the best ....I think.

morsel
01-21-07, 11:25 AM
Hi tino86. In response to the question you actually asked, most compression connectors accept optional color rings for color coding. A few compression connectors have integral color, and a few have no color option. This contains a list of compression connectors with photos and sources:

DIY A/V RCA Compression Connector Cables (http://elvencraft.com/ccc/)

Most of the photos do not show the color rings, but they are available if you check the vendors. The little grooves at the base of the connectors or at the center seam (depending on the model) are where the color rings fit.

Color Rings for Holland and Liberty Compression Connectors (http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=644)

http://www.techtoolsupply.com/ProductImages/rca_compression/orings.jpg

Color Rings for F-Conn Compression Connectors (http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=180)

http://www.techtoolsupply.com/ProductImages/rca_compression/RINGS.jpg

tino86
01-21-07, 06:12 PM
i ordered these compression connectors
http://cgi.*********/PERMASEAL-RCA-COMPRESSION-CONN-RG6-GREEN_W0QQitemZ5858450687QQihZ008QQcategoryZ32848QQcmdZViewI tem

in the different colors i need R, G, Bl, B, W

ok im going to order this cable i may need 2 acctually
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023602&p_id=2684&seq=1&format=2&style=
and just cut it up to make smaller cables

thanks Kevin Graf for pointing out the sheilding should be braided instead of the foil or quad.. i was about to order quad

tino86
01-21-07, 06:13 PM
it **** out ebay (dot) com.. just put that in the url to see the connectors

chaswerner@gmail
01-24-07, 06:53 PM
Hi,

If you still need cable, I have some bulk Audioquest VSD-2. It makes suberb component video or digital audio cables.

if you are interested let me know.

good luck with your cables!

charlie