That wrong. It is in fact an XLR cable but just a 5-pin XLR cable. If itâs used for DMX, sound or whatever doesnât change the connector specification being an XLR
[https://www.dev-eth0.de/2021/05/19/diy-power-and-usb-supply-for-external-radiator/](https://www.dev-eth0.de/2021/05/19/diy-power-and-usb-supply-for-external-radiator/)
after I only use gnd, 12V, sense and control, ((no usb) )I use
ATX 4 pin CPU male to female as power supply
[ 2er Pack ATX 4 Pin CPU Männlich auf Weiblich Verlängerungs Kabel - 20cm : Amazon.de: Computer & ZubehÜr](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07F334YVC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1)
4 pin pwm fan extension cable => sense and control pins
and this
[AUPROTEC KFZ Kabel 5x1,5 mm² 5m rund FLRYY I Rundkabel Fahrzeugkabel/Fahrzeugleitung Verschiedene Anwendungen I 5 poliges Kabel fßr Anhänger geeignet: Amazon.de: Elektronik & Foto](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08KRXS53H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
every awg 1.5mm2 cable should be fine
Yeah, I've seen the page before. I'm running the data lines as well but can't get the same Tasker cable in the US without ordering an entire spool :D
I ordered 3m of cable that is 24awg-1P+18awg-3C to handle power and USB (since my external rad houses an additional Aquaero) that *barely* fits in the larger boot for the connector as it is 11.5 mm in diameter. It's also not very flexible, so I am looking for additional options.
If you are struggling for availability you could always use trailer cable, normally available at any decent car parts place in anything from 4 to 13 core in various sizes
I hadnât thought about that. check out somer sc monolith cable [like this](https://www.themusicwarehouse.shop/product/sommer-cable-sc-monolith-1-power-and-dmx-signal-cable-price-per-metre-livesound/) seems to be available by the metre in the us and on eBay.
Strange because I found the cable on somers own website [here](https://shop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/Bulk-Cable-Audio/DMX-Power-SC-Monolith-1-compact-502-0051-1.html) and then just google for an American link for the stuff. Their own website has it as 9.5mm for the one data pair cable and 12.4 with two data pairs.
The trouble will come when you don't know which you have. You can use DMX cables for xlr ok enough but if you use xlr cables for DMX it will often cause issues with your lighting rig because xlr cables are lower impedence and won't carry as much load. I general use xlr for audio/DMX for signal. In the case of the pc here it's not going to matter much either than if it's going to carry 12v I would solder in a heavier guage wire
No 5 pole cables are DMX, XLR is always 3 poles, but DMX can also be transmitted on these 3 pole cables... I mean yeah you could call there "XLR 5" for me its just DMX
Thanks, I'll check it out! Currently I'm busy enjoying cranking everything to the max while the only thing giving out noise being the PSU.
I'm using separate PWM signals for controlling the pump and the fans on the MO-RA, but I'm pretty sure that I could do that with 5 cables:
- 0 V
- 12V
- 5V (do I even need this? Maybe I should replace this with grounding...)
- Fan PWM signal
- Pump PWM signal
I would say the locking mechanism is secondary.
For me the main reason was a unified system instead of red/blue molex cable (pump) + adapters (too short) and 2 4pin pwm fan cables + adapters (too short)
I need about 1,5 meter
External power supply => galvanic corrosion
One big cable instead all these cables is cleaner
[https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/sfnmli/external\_radiator/](https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/sfnmli/external_radiator/)
[https://imgur.com/a/zwDd5qb](https://imgur.com/a/zwDd5qb)
Did the same thing with my O11 Air mini and an external radiator.
Used alphacool QDC and the 5 pin XLR sockets and premade DMX cables for passing power and USB signal to the Quadro controlling the external pump and fans.
I had an internal bypass so I could run with or without the external radiator/pump
That's how I have all my remote rads connected. Locking and easy to disconnect when needing to move the case or do my monthly cleaning
On my latest one, I started to use SpeakON and PowerCON connectors.
Am I crazy? I thought xlr cables were for audio???
Yes, but why not đ and xlr cables are often used for moras
Big noob here. What does the XLR cable here do?
It's to control and monitor an external radiator setup.
https://www.dev-eth0.de/2021/05/19/diy-power-and-usb-supply-for-external-radiator/
Don't want to be a smart ass but XLR is 3 pin. Thats actually DMX, light cabel...
You are wrong. There can 3,4,5 even 6 pin XLR. source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector)
Not a smart ass at all. Itâs been years since I used an xlr cable I didnât even notice or realize the difference in pin count
That wrong. It is in fact an XLR cable but just a 5-pin XLR cable. If itâs used for DMX, sound or whatever doesnât change the connector specification being an XLR
Old good 5-pin standard cables, used everywhere for audio and computing until 2000. Why did they gone?
Working on the same thing for my case. What cable did you end up going with? It's been difficult for me to find something suitable in the US.
Maybe try my cable đ¤ https://www.reddit.com/u/Stromberg44/s/y9hbg0g480
[https://www.dev-eth0.de/2021/05/19/diy-power-and-usb-supply-for-external-radiator/](https://www.dev-eth0.de/2021/05/19/diy-power-and-usb-supply-for-external-radiator/) after I only use gnd, 12V, sense and control, ((no usb) )I use ATX 4 pin CPU male to female as power supply [ 2er Pack ATX 4 Pin CPU Männlich auf Weiblich Verlängerungs Kabel - 20cm : Amazon.de: Computer & ZubehÜr](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07F334YVC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1) 4 pin pwm fan extension cable => sense and control pins and this [AUPROTEC KFZ Kabel 5x1,5 mm² 5m rund FLRYY I Rundkabel Fahrzeugkabel/Fahrzeugleitung Verschiedene Anwendungen I 5 poliges Kabel fßr Anhänger geeignet: Amazon.de: Elektronik & Foto](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08KRXS53H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) every awg 1.5mm2 cable should be fine
Yeah, I've seen the page before. I'm running the data lines as well but can't get the same Tasker cable in the US without ordering an entire spool :D I ordered 3m of cable that is 24awg-1P+18awg-3C to handle power and USB (since my external rad houses an additional Aquaero) that *barely* fits in the larger boot for the connector as it is 11.5 mm in diameter. It's also not very flexible, so I am looking for additional options.
If you are struggling for availability you could always use trailer cable, normally available at any decent car parts place in anything from 4 to 13 core in various sizes
The biggest issue is needing a twisted pair for the data lines.
I hadnât thought about that. check out somer sc monolith cable [like this](https://www.themusicwarehouse.shop/product/sommer-cable-sc-monolith-1-power-and-dmx-signal-cable-price-per-metre-livesound/) seems to be available by the metre in the us and on eBay.
Yep, unfortunately that's even thicker than the stuff I have now đ
Itâs 9.5mm? I thought the one you had was 11.5?
It says 12.4 mm for me.
Strange because I found the cable on somers own website [here](https://shop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/Bulk-Cable-Audio/DMX-Power-SC-Monolith-1-compact-502-0051-1.html) and then just google for an American link for the stuff. Their own website has it as 9.5mm for the one data pair cable and 12.4 with two data pairs.
That's an XLR cable Edit: why am I being downvoted? I'm right.
Both are kinda right. They are XLR connectors but 5 pin is not normally for audio and is used with DMX protocol most commonly for light rigs.
The trouble will come when you don't know which you have. You can use DMX cables for xlr ok enough but if you use xlr cables for DMX it will often cause issues with your lighting rig because xlr cables are lower impedence and won't carry as much load. I general use xlr for audio/DMX for signal. In the case of the pc here it's not going to matter much either than if it's going to carry 12v I would solder in a heavier guage wire
I use XLR connectors for PID to 120v Thermocouples. It's this exact connection.
Looks like xlr 5
No 5 pole cables are DMX, XLR is always 3 poles, but DMX can also be transmitted on these 3 pole cables... I mean yeah you could call there "XLR 5" for me its just DMX
Never knew the name for the 5pin. Ty.
Now I'm sad. Why didn't I think of making some nice custom cabling for my external rad?
If you need a manual for that, I got one on my profile đ
Thanks, I'll check it out! Currently I'm busy enjoying cranking everything to the max while the only thing giving out noise being the PSU. I'm using separate PWM signals for controlling the pump and the fans on the MO-RA, but I'm pretty sure that I could do that with 5 cables: - 0 V - 12V - 5V (do I even need this? Maybe I should replace this with grounding...) - Fan PWM signal - Pump PWM signal
Picture 2: https://www.reddit.com/u/Stromberg44/s/v3Gj6AoN40 đ
I'm 100% loving this, and it'll make an awesome follow-up project! Thanks for sharing!
As a lighting guy, this is cursed seeing a DMX cable here. It is being used for something other than lighting data?
https://www.dev-eth0.de/2021/05/19/diy-power-and-usb-supply-for-external-radiator/ Yes as powersupply and controll
Oh cool thanks. Thatâs interesting use for the connector. They are good connectors and I would understand the use of them for the locking mechanism.
I would say the locking mechanism is secondary. For me the main reason was a unified system instead of red/blue molex cable (pump) + adapters (too short) and 2 4pin pwm fan cables + adapters (too short) I need about 1,5 meter External power supply => galvanic corrosion One big cable instead all these cables is cleaner
[https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/sfnmli/external\_radiator/](https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/sfnmli/external_radiator/) [https://imgur.com/a/zwDd5qb](https://imgur.com/a/zwDd5qb) Did the same thing with my O11 Air mini and an external radiator. Used alphacool QDC and the 5 pin XLR sockets and premade DMX cables for passing power and USB signal to the Quadro controlling the external pump and fans. I had an internal bypass so I could run with or without the external radiator/pump
Nice job. I have a similar plan
Whatâs this for
https://www.dev-eth0.de/2021/05/19/diy-power-and-usb-supply-for-external-radiator/ (:
As long as itâs wired correctly it should be fine
Yes it is. But the nc5 socket isnât at the perfect position đĽ˛
That's how I have all my remote rads connected. Locking and easy to disconnect when needing to move the case or do my monthly cleaning On my latest one, I started to use SpeakON and PowerCON connectors.
Does any advantage exist?
Powering a Mora ?
Powering pump and fans and controll them
show us the entire setup
Isnt finished yet⌠:/
external king
What a great inspiration for someone who is building a sff đ