Reply to "Sensor Tracks hitting the Streets."

Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:

When I have one to look at, I think I can build my own cables.

Originally Posted by Trainman9:

Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:

When I have one to look at, I think I can build my own cables.

According to MR. The PDI cable and connector that Lionel designed will require a very expensive piece of equipment to make one.

Then again you seem to be very inventive so maybe you can do it.

The cables can be made, standard 1.5mm parts available from Digikey. The crimper is not inexpensive, but worth the investment for some folks I guess. We use the same connector system in our locos.

The easiest is to extend or shorten the cable, but be advised the cable is not one-to-one, one wire pair is reversed at the connector. If you cut 2 cables and join the wrong ends it won't work.

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