2013Batteries/Power forum
Sources and options for obtaining coiled power and audio cable for custom camera power cord assembly
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Amazon Basics coiled audio cables can be purchased and modified by soldering appropriate connectors for use as power cables, with the shielding serving as neutral and the two leads tied together to create approximately 20AWG equivalent power cable.
- Coiled instrument cables available from music equipment suppliers like Musicians Friend can be adapted for power applications, though cable outer diameter and flexibility should be verified.
- Belden 8601 is an 18 AWG 2-conductor coiled cable option suitable for making camera power cables, sold in lengths sufficient to construct multiple cables.
- Bulk coiled cable spools are generally more expensive than purchasing consumer coiled cables and modifying them with new connectors.
- Coiled cable can sometimes be found on secondary markets like eBay at lower prices than specialty suppliers, though availability and pricing may vary.
Depends on
- Prices quoted are from 2013 and may not reflect current market rates.
- The Amazon Basics modification approach requires soldering skills and appropriate connector selection.
- Only limited personal purchasing experience was shared regarding the Belden cable option.
- Sourcing consistency and pricing variability were noted across different suppliers.