using ethernet cable for wiring stepper

[max_imum2000]

how about using ethernet cat5 cables for wiring steppers to the controller ?
or a simple regular wire will do ?

thanks

[ger21]

Not recommended, because it's a solid wire that will eventually break due to the constant bending. Mullti stranded is a much better choice, preferably shielded.

[Fixittt]

There is cat 5 that is stranded. Its what they use in patch cables.
I still dont know if cat 5 will work, I dont know the guage, but my steppers use 22 gage wire.

I dont know what amp cap. the cat 5 wire will handle. I also dont know if the twisted pairs would cause noise of interferiance (SP)

[max_imum2000]

actually the reason i though of cat5 wires is that they are made to reduce noise cause its twisted pair.
i will try and get back to you

[CJL5585]

Originally Posted by max_imum2000 how about using ethernet cat5 cables for wiring steppers to the controller ? or a simple regular wire will do ? thanks

Not in my lifetime.

Regular un-shielded STRANDED (solid wire breaks) cable of approximately 22 AWG works well for steppers up to approximately 225 in/oz works fine.

With larger steppers, a larger wire size is required.

Normally care in cable routing is all that is required in using un-sheilded cabling.

[Madclicker]

Why try to reinvent the wheel? Just use wire that works. Cat5 cable was made for a different app.

[ger21]

Originally Posted by Madclicker Why try to reinvent the wheel?

Not disagreeing with you, but half the posts here are from people trying to reinvent the wheel.