Re: [Linux-users] Linux-users Digest, Vol 68, Issue 3

2016-03-06 Thread Robert Fisher
Some of Criggie's comments are redundant for the latest available RJ45 plugs and crimp tools. The new type come with a little insert which easily allows each of the 8 conductors to be inserted separately then pulled through tightly. This "insert" with all conductors in the correct order is then

Re: [Linux-users] Linux-users Digest, Vol 68, Issue 3

2016-03-06 Thread Criggie
> I was once detailed to make ethernet cables. They worked, initially. >Later they failed. >There was some sadness, cause failure mode was intermittent failure. . > My suggestion is that you take Hadley's approach:: Having done cable monkey stuff for a long time, there are some flaws and some

Re: [Linux-users] Data cable

2016-03-06 Thread Derek Smithies
Hi, I was once detailed to make ethernet cables. They worked, initially. Later they failed. There was some sadness, cause failure mode was intermittent failure. . My suggestion is that you take Hadley's approach:: On 06/03/16 20:20, Hadley Rich wrote: You can get pre-made patch leads in