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Do you have a DIY project or repair that you need to make? Our 3.5mm stereo panel mount connector will provide an inexpensive solution for creating a three channel audio cable. A stereo connector can be identified by the two black plastic bands near the tip of the cable. 3.5mm refers to the diameter of the plug. It is the most common size plug for small electronic devices such as headphones. The connector is made using a compact, plastic construction and a threaded washer to lock your connector into place. To install the connector, you will need: A soldering iron, solder, a wire stripper and cable. Since this is a stereo connector, our cable will need two conductors and a shield. Using a cable stripper, strip back the cable jacket. Twist the shield together. Strip the jacket around the center conductor. Tin the center conductor and shield by adding solder to the ends of each wire. Tinning helps makes a more lasting and professional bond. Take the connector and with a vice or helping hands, tin the solder points on the connector. The sleeve is the longest piece of metal, coming out of the back of the connector. If you are unsure of which solder point corresponds to the tip or sleeve, you can use a multimeter to check continuity. Solder the tinned shield to the sleeve and the center conductor to the tip. Unscrew the nut of the connector and insert through your install area. Screw the nut back onto the connector to lock it into place. Congratulations, you have successfully soldered the 3.5mm connector. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you have a DIY project or repair that you need to make? Our locking 3.5mm stereo connector will provide an inexpensive solution for creating a dual channel audio cable. A stereo connector can be identified by the two black plastic bands near the tip of the cable. 3.5mm refers to the diameter of the plug. It is the most common size plug for small electronic devices such as headphones. The locking plugs feature a grooved cylinder for connecting to a locking female connection...If you have equipment that features a locking port, these plugs will screw into place and create a solid and secure connection. To install the connector, you will need: A soldering iron, solder, a wire stripper and cable. Since this is a stereo connector, our cable will need two center conductors and a shield. Unscrew the strain relief and slide it onto the audio cable. Using a cable stripper, strip back the cable jacket. Twist the shield together. Strip the jacket around the center conductor. Tin the center conductor and shield by adding solder to the ends of each wire. Tinning helps makes a more lasting and professional bond. Take the connector and with a vice or helping hands, tin the solder points on the connector. The sleeve is the longest piece of metal, coming out of the back of the connector. If you are unsure of which solder point corresponds to the tip or sleeve, you can use a multimeter to check continuity. Solder the tinned shield to the sleeve and the center conductor to the tip. Using pliers, pinch the strain relief onto the outside jacket. Slide up the strain relief and tighten onto the connector. Congratulations, you have successfully soldered the 3.5mm connector. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you have a DIY project or repair that you need to make? Our 3.5mm mono connector will provide an inexpensive solution for creating a single channel audio cable. A mono connector can be identified by the single black plastic band near the tip of the cable. 3.5mm refers to the diameter of the plug. It is the most common size plug for small electronic devices such as headphones. This connector contains an all metal plug and soldering points. The plastic shell and strain relief protect the solder points on the connector. To install the connector, you will need: A soldering iron, solder, a wire stripper and cable. Since this is a mono connector, our cable will need one center conductor and a shield. Unscrew the strain relief and slide it onto the audio cable. Using a cable stripper, strip back the cable jacket. Twist the shield together. Strip the jacket around the center conductor. Tin the center conductor and shield by adding solder to the ends of each wire. Tinning helps makes a more lasting and professional bond. Take the connector and with a vice or helping hands, tin the solder points on the connector. The sleeve is the longest piece of metal, coming out of the back of the connector. If you are unsure of which solder point corresponds to the tip or sleeve, you can use a multimeter to check continuity. Solder the tinned shield to the sleeve and the center conductor to the tip. Using pliers, pinch the strain relief onto the outside jacket. Slide up the strain relief and tighten onto the connector. Congratulations, you have successfully soldered the 3.5mm connector. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you have a DIY project or repair that you need to make? Our 3.5mm stereo connector will provide an inexpensive solution for creating a dual channel audio cable. A stereo connector can be identified by the two black plastic bands near the tip of the cable. 3.5mm refers to the diameter of the plug. It is the most common size plug for small electronic devices such as headphones. This connector contains an all metal plug and soldering points. The plastic shell and strain relief protect the solder points on the connector. To install the connector, you will need: A soldering iron, solder, a wire stripper and cable. Since this is a stereo connector, our cable will need two center conductors and a shield. Unscrew the strain relief and slide it onto the audio cable. Using a cable stripper, strip back the cable jacket. Twist the shield together. Strip the jacket around the center conductor. Tin the center conductor and shield by adding solder to the ends of each wire. Tinning helps makes a more lasting and professional bond. Take the connector and with a vice or helping hands, tin the solder points on the connector. The sleeve is the longest piece of metal, coming out of the back of the connector. If you are unsure of which solder point corresponds to the tip or sleeve, you can use a multimeter to check continuity. Solder the tinned shield to the sleeve and the center conductor to the tip. Using pliers, pinch the strain relief onto the outside jacket. Slide up the strain relief and tighten onto the connector. Congratulations, you have successfully soldered the 3.5mm connector. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you need a reliable, high speed data connection for your home, office, or business? Our Shielded Cat6 patch cables are made using 4 twisted pairs of 26 gauge pure copper conductors. The cables have an overall foil shield to protect from unwanted EMI interference from equipment such as fluorescent lighting. The cables are made using solid conductors for maximum signal strength and are pre-terminated with RJ45 connectors and cable boots. They are available multiple colors and a variety of lengths ranging from 1-100 FT and can be custom made to a specific length if that is needed. Be aware, the distance limitation for Cat6 is 300 FT and it is not recommended to exceed this distance for custom assemblies. Cat6 is capable of bandwidth of 550 MHz and verified for gigabit ethernet speeds. The cables are also able to send power over ethernet or PoE to supply power to compatible devices. Commonly used for certain IP cameras, phone systems, and routers. Cat6 is backwards compatible with Cat5e, so a Cat6 cable can be used in place of any standard Cat5e networking cable. Our Cat6 patch cables provide a high speed, durable, and cost effective solution for your wiring needs. For all of your cable and accessory needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you need a reliable, high speed data connection for your home, office, or business? Our Outdoor Cat5e patch cables are made using 4 twisted pairs of 24 gauge pure copper conductors. They are made for standard outdoor use as well as direct burial applications and are protected against UV rays, extreme temperatures, and harsh weather conditions. The cables are made using solid conductors for maximum signal strength and are pre-terminated with RJ45 connectors and cable boots. They are available in a variety of lengths ranging from 25-300 FT and can be custom made to a specific length if that is needed. Be aware, the distance limitation for Cat5e is 300 FT and it is not recommended to exceed this distance for custom assemblies. Cat5e is capable of bandwidth of 350 MHz and verified for gigabit ethernet speeds. The cables are also able to send power over ethernet or PoE to supply power to compatible devices. Commonly used for certain IP cameras, phone systems, and routers. Our Cat5e patch cables provide a high speed, durable, and cost effective solution for your wiring needs. For all of your cable and accessory needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you need a reliable, high speed data connection for your home, office, or business? Our Plenum Cat6 patch cables are made using 4 twisted pairs of 24 gauge pure copper conductors. These cables are made for installations that require a plenum fire rating when running through an open airspace such as a ventilation system or drop ceiling. The cables are made using solid conductors for maximum signal strength and are pre-terminated with RJ45 connectors and cable boots. They are available in a variety of lengths ranging from 10-300 FT and can be custom made to a specific length if that is needed. Be aware, the distance limitation for Cat6 is 300 FT and it is not recommended to exceed this distance for custom assemblies. Cat6 is capable of bandwidth of 550 MHz and verified for gigabit ethernet speeds. The cables are also able to send power over ethernet or PoE to supply power to compatible devices. Commonly used for certain IP cameras, phone systems, and routers. Cat6 is backwards compatible with Cat5e, so a Cat6 cable can be used in place of any standard Cat5e networking cable. Our Cat6 patch cables provide a high speed, durable, and cost effective solution for your wiring needs. For all of your cable and accessory needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you need a reliable, high speed data connection for your home, office, or business? Our Cat5e patch cables are made using 4 twisted pairs of 24 gauge pure copper conductors and a standard PVC jacket. The cables are made using stranded conductors for maximum flexibility and are pre-terminated with RJ45 connectors. The cables are available in 3 boot styles: Standard, Non-Booted, and Slim Boot. There is no directly “better” version when selecting a boot style, often times it simply comes down to personal preference. A booted cable will offer additional protection to the clip, but may become tedious if you are planning on plugging and unplugging frequently. The non-booted version limits protection, but makes for a cleaner disconnect. Typically if you are going to plug in your cable and leave it be, a booted cable is the way to go. But if you need to switch out connections more frequently, the non-booted style is preferred. The patch cables are available in multiple colors and a variety of lengths ranging from 1-100 FT. Cat5e is capable of bandwidth of 350 MHz and verified for gigabit ethernet speeds. The cables are also able to send power over ethernet or PoE to supply power to compatible devices. Commonly used for certain IP cameras, phone systems, and routers. Cat5e patch cables are perfect for home or small business use when connecting a router, computer or gaming system. Our Cat5e patch cables will provide a high speed, durable, and cost effective solution for your wiring needs. For all of your cable and accessory needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you need a reliable, high speed data connection for your home, office, or business? Our Plenum Cat5e patch cables are made using 4 twisted pairs of 24 gauge pure copper conductors. These cables are made for installations that require a plenum fire rating when running through an open airspace such as a ventilation system or drop ceiling. The cables are made using solid conductors for maximum signal strength and are pre-terminated with RJ45 connectors and cable boots. They are available in a variety of lengths ranging from 10-300 FT and can be custom made to a specific length if that is needed. Be aware, the distance limitation for Cat5e is 300 FT and it is not recommended to exceed this distance for custom assemblies. Cat5e is capable of bandwidth of 350 MHz and verified for gigabit ethernet speeds. The cables are also able to send power over ethernet or PoE to supply power to compatible devices. Commonly used for certain IP cameras, phone systems, and routers. Our Cat5e patch cables provide a high speed, durable, and cost effective solution for your wiring needs. For all of your cable and accessory needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Do you need a reliable, high speed data connection for your home, office, or business? Our Cat6 crossover cables are made using 4 twisted pairs of 24 gauge pure copper conductors and a standard PVC jacket. The cables are made using stranded conductors for maximum flexibility and are pre-terminated with RJ45 connectors and boots. Crossover cables are different from a standard Cat6 cable. A standard Cat6 cable can be used to connect from a modem or router to provide an internet signal. But a crossover cable is used to transfer files directly between computers and is not capable of providing an internet signal. This is due to a different wiring pinout for crossover cables. Crossover cables can be useful in setting up a small home or office network without the need of an internet connection. You can connect multiple computers to one another to allow for data transfer without the use of a router or remote storage. They are available in multiple colors and a variety of lengths ranging from 1-100 FT and can be custom made to a specific length if that is needed. Be aware, the distance limitation for Cat6 is 300 FT and it is not recommended to exceed this distance for custom assemblies. Cat5e is capable of bandwidth of 550 MHz and verified for gigabit ethernet speeds. The cables are also able to send power over ethernet or PoE to supply power to compatible devices. Commonly used for certain IP cameras, phone systems, and routers. Our Cat6 patch cables provide a high speed, durable, and cost effective solution for your wiring needs. For all of your cable and accessory needs, choose Show Me Cables.