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> From: "Tho X. Bui" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) > Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2002 00:37:57 -0600 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) > Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Shortening USB and FW cables > > Hey y'all. I did it. > > The USB cord is real simple: 4 wires, probably 22 gauge, a braided > shield on the outside. No "Litz" wire, no nothin'. Simpler than an > ethernet cross over conversion. Practically fell asleep doing it. > Didn't quite make my 3 inch goal, but a 5 inch cord is much better than > a 6 feet cord! > > The FW cable was much more complicated, 6 wires, with 2 twisted pairs > inside its own braided shielding, and a straight through pair (3 total). > The whole thing is also shielded in braided wire. This one was harder > to make neat-looking, but no brain surgery here either. > > Tried everything, and all of them work, including a USB card reader with > intergral cord. Saved 1/2 lb of cable weigh :-) > The cost of this particular lesson is remarkably low. > > Tho ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
