Root 3 CNC - Preparing the Control Cable

The following cable is being used for the control cable:

Control cable Lapp ÖLFLEX 190 CY 4G1.5 16/4C (4x1.5/16 AWG) - 601604CY

In order to ready the wire for use, both ends must be prepared.  To prepare the GX16 end, the outer jacket and braid were removed:

then the conductors were soldered (dont forget to slide on heat shrink tubing before soldering):

A test fit shows that the connector fits well:

To complete the other end, first the outer jacket was removed, and the braid unwound.  A few bundles of braid were weaved together to form a wire:

If you have big hands, these tools are fantastic for getting into tight places like the braid disassembly:

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A segment of the 16awg ground wire was soldered onto the braid:

and then covered in heat shrink tubing:

Finally the braid cable was marked with white electrical tape, and the end covered in heat shrink tubing:

The completed cable: