MB6582 - DC Cable

[Shuriken]

I am currently constructing a PSU for my MB6582 unit. The PSU will consist of a Meanwell RPT60 with a LM2596 circuit to make the required 9 Volts. I already have a DIN7 connector, just need a proper cable to go from the PSU to the MB6582.

 

I feel a bit silly, but i am unsure what kind of cable to use for this. I could use a 4 core 230Volt cable for this, but that would be overkill and also would be way to thick. However i don't seem to be able to find anything that fits the bill. Any suggestions would be helpfull.

 

[Hawkeye]

Any cable with an area of 0,14mm² should be sufficient for 2 amps per wire - you can harvest old C64 PSU or floppy serial cables, or buy s.th like this from Reichelt:

 

http://www.reichelt.de/Steuerleitung/LIYY-414-5/3//index.html?ACTION=3&GROUPID=3326&ARTICLE=10368&SHOW=1&OFFSET=500&

 

 

Edit: Reference sheet containing wire copper area <-> max current load specs:

http://www.dieelektronikerseite.de/Sheets/Strom%20Einzelader.htm

 

Many greets and have a successful new year!

Peter

Edited January 7, 2014 by Hawkeye

[Shuriken]

Thanks Peter, i will put that on my (ever growing) shopping list at Reichelt.

[NorthernLightX]

I've got some left over 4 core cable from 2 failed C64 PSU's that you can have for free. I only don't know if it's long enough for your liking.

[NorthernLightX]

The cable is about 1 meter long. If you want it just write me a PM or email :wink: