[SML] Fixing DMX Cables

[Bill Conner]

Ross-
I'm guessing you already have more work responsibilities than is fair and
not particularly interested in more hours repairing cables and learning
skills you admittedly don't have an affinity for.

My guess is you can buy a new cable for less than someone would charge to
repair it and shipping costs.  Quick Google says $3 to $25 for 5 to 10
feet, with a lot in the $10-$12 range.

Keep a box of non-working ones. Someday you might stumble on someone who
will repair them.



On Fri, Mar 29, 2024, 2:05 AM Jerry Durand via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> For an out of town trip I got a $5 temperature controlled iron that I
> figured would be good for the several connections I needed to make.  While
> it worked ok, the PC board inside wasn't properly supported and moved,
> using the temperature knob to hold it in place.  As the board holds the
> heater when you tighten the tip it pushes the board down and jambs the knob.
>
> A bit of glue around the base of the board helped.
>
> So, for lets say $10 for a slightly better model you can get an occasional
> use temperature controlled iron.
>
> On 29-Mar-24 5:54, Dale Farmer via Stagecraft wrote:
>
> there are temperature controlled irons that will sense the tip temperature
> and turn the heating element on and off as needed.   But those are spendy.
>
>
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