/technologies/open-source-hardware/b/blog/posts/making-fancy-cables-network-cables(This is part 1. For part 2, see here! Making Fancy Cables Part 2: Soft Headphone and Composite Cables ) IntroductionThis very short blog post describes the steps I took to make network patch cables that I think are slightly nicer-looking ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/open-source-hardware/b/blog/posts/making-fancy-cables-network-cablesThu, 29 Nov 2018 23:18:03 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ea32c700-a406-41f2-9c47-8e84697dd31candkilde1<p>For thin cables you might be able to use &quot;gutted&quot; paracord (550) cord. It has kevlar strands in the center that can be pulled out leaving a nice outer jacket. There are also a number of similar larger cords used for climbing rope that have a similar, jacketed construction that might work for larger cable.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=5927&AppID=18&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/open-source-hardware/b/blog/posts/making-fancy-cables-network-cablesThu, 15 Nov 2018 06:13:34 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ea32c700-a406-41f2-9c47-8e84697dd31cjw07520<p>Hi Shabaz,</p><p>I love wires and you have made some really nice looking quality cords. Thanks for sharing.</p><p>John</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=5927&AppID=18&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/open-source-hardware/b/blog/posts/making-fancy-cables-network-cablesWed, 14 Nov 2018 21:52:29 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ea32c700-a406-41f2-9c47-8e84697dd31cgenebren1<p>Shabaz,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Those are some great looking cables.&nbsp; I will have to keep your design in mind, as I am always looking for ways to dress up some ugly looking cabling.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Well done!</p><p>Gene</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=5927&AppID=18&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/open-source-hardware/b/blog/posts/making-fancy-cables-network-cablesWed, 14 Nov 2018 21:38:05 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ea32c700-a406-41f2-9c47-8e84697dd31cFred271<p>Those RJ45 plugs / strain relief look particularly good. Which ones are they? I couldn&#39;t see them on that Farnell link.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=5927&AppID=18&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">