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[ben]

Hello,

I know this sounds weird but I need some Cat5 cable (any size but 24/2 pair is my preferance) I would also like some RJ-45 jacks. I will take premade cables. All this is going towards my light display next year. About 5000 lights (and counting ) controlled with the computer!!

thanx, Ben

 

[cjl]

https://www.mcmaster.com/

 

[BlueNinja]

Ask at your school's IT department, or see if you can find a technician working on the network cables there.

Ask if they have any scrap.

I got WAY more than I wanted that way.

EDIT: as for RJ-45 jacks, you can buy a 20 (or so) pack at Office Max/Depot/Walmart/Best Buy.

To crimp them on, you'll need a special tool, which runs about $40 but would be a decent investment if you're making a lot of cables.

 

[ben]

Originally posted by BlueNinja
Ask at your school's IT department, or see if you can find a technician working on the network cables there.

Ask if they have any scrap.

I got WAY more than I wanted that way.

EDIT: as for RJ-45 jacks, you can buy a 20 (or so) pack at Office Max/Depot/Walmart/Best Buy.

To crimp them on, you'll need a special tool, which runs about $40 but would be a decent investment if you're making a lot of cables.

ok I didn't even think about that! My dad works for Bank of America I think they are doing some work. Maybe we could get some BTW I do have the tool and I got some jacks from Home Depot 25 for 10bux. I was just wondering if anyone had any extra stuff they wantd to part with.

thanx, Ben

 

[falingtrea]

Actually if you look at the phone cable that most hardware stores sell now it is CAT5E grade. You can get a hundred feet for $10-$15 bucks. I don't think they sell much regular phone cable now-a-days. Also, for a good connection don't use a plastic crimper. Spend the extra money for an all metal one. They will last longer than the plastic ones also.

 

[ben]

Originally posted by falingtrea
Actually if you look at the phone cable that most hardware stores sell now it is CAT5E grade. You can get a hundred feet for $10-$15 bucks. I don't think they sell much regular phone cable now-a-days. Also, for a good connection don't use a plastic crimper. Spend the extra money for an all metal one. They will last longer than the plastic ones also.

not quite got my 100ffet for 28 bux! and yes I h ave a metal crimper. I am mainly looking for wire or even premade wires.

thanx, Ben

 

[RandyM]

Try this place. I work for a hospital and we buy all of our jumpers and such here.

https://www.gocna.com

Great prices and really fast service also.

 

[OverLord]

I lucked up and bought 500ft. at a Flea market this summer for 5 bux