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Wirring info and Supply

warankarp

Wirring info and Supply
November 09, 2015 09:05PM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 36

Hello All,

This is a very basic question. Could not find information with keyword search. I need to buy some extra wires for the power cable, end stops and stepper motors.
What is the AWG size for each of these?

Also, where can i buy them online other than ebay ? I only see people selling kits, none selling the wiring alone

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gmckee

Re: Wirring info and Supply
November 09, 2015 11:33PM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 182

From the power supply to controller if you have a heated bed go with 16 or 18 gauge solid core. 18 gauge stranded got to hot for me. Ends tips don't need to be thick, motors about the same?

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warankarp

Re: Wirring info and Supply
November 10, 2015 02:53PM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 36

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gmckee
From the power supply to controller if you have a heated bed go with 16 or 18 gauge solid core. 18 gauge stranded got to hot for me. Ends tips don't need to be thick, motors about the same?

Thanks, For now, Am planning to re-use the wires from an old power cord. I want to do a bench test for my ramps board

For end stops, I am thinking if it would just be cheaper buying a spare set rather than just buying a wire spool