Author: spit40

Cat5/Cat6 Network/Ethernet patch cable 100cm

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Standard network cable (not a cross-over type). Obviously black is best. No need to get the more expensive shielded or latest cat 6 – there is very little data transfer going on.

150cm is fairly long by the way and you’ll end up with a tangle of cables if you use these a lot. They are really only needed for the flight stick which is quite far from the Universal Hub.

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You can pay almost anything you like for an ethernet cable but a basic one for around £2 will be fine – black is obviously the best colour.

£2.00

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Cat5/Cat6 Network/Ethernet patch cable 100cm

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Standard network cable (not a cross-over type). Obviously black is best. No need to get the more expensive shielded or latest cat 6 – there is very little data transfer going on.

Probably the most common length you’ll need to connect trim wheels for example.

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You can pay almost anything you like for an ethernet cable but a basic one for around £2 will be fine – black is obviously the best colour.

£2.00

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Cat5/Cat6 Network/Ethernet patch cable 50cm

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Standard network cable (not a cross-over type). Obviously black is best. No need to get the more expensive shielded or latest cat 6 – there is very little data transfer going on.

This is the shortest cable length you will need and is only needed for controls which are right next to the Universal Hub such as the Spitfire throttle quadrant. Avoid using longer leads when shorter ones will do or your cockpit will become a tangled mess!

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You can pay almost anything you like for an ethernet cable but a basic one for around £2 will be fine – black is obviously the best colour.

£2.00

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Simple wire stripper

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This is used to strip dupont cables. As these cables are not usually stripped, it turns out that these cheap wire strippers often work better than the expensive type. Just rotate the cutting blade around the wire anmd the insulation peals off well..

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Convenient-stripper-Pliers-crimping-Stripping/dp/B077T9X6ZW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1

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You’ll probably find them cheapest on eBay.

£1.50

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Any wire stripper.

M5 part threaded machine screw with flat countersunk head and 3mm allen key fitting

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The part threading is important as the smooth part of the screw acts as a bearing for a spring under tension. The part threading should extend for only 18mm to avoid it interfering with the spring.

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M2-M2-5-M3-M4-M5-M6-SOCKET-COUNTERSUNK-SCREWS-10-9-HT-CSK-HEX-ALLEN-KEY-BOLTS/284006064396

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We only use two of these at present in the AuthentiKit range of controls, so buy the smallest pack you can. The above ebay seller makes for an effective price of just under £1 each as long as you make use of 2 screws.

£1

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Phillips head is OK, but the head must be countersunk. See above for minimum part threading.

M4 nut

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To fit an M4 machine screws.

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383536842492

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We don’t actually use very many of these.. At present only 4 are used so a pack of 5 is sufficient. The low volume means the unit price isn’t the best.

£0.40

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M3 flange head phillips machine screw 6mm long

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These are used to make wire joints in various controls and the universal hub. The wide flange head is important for gripping the twisted wires.

Technical Details

Diameter of head: 7.3mm

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224556479361

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These tend to come in packs of at least 10. You’ll use pretty much all of those in a full cockpit design.

£0.20

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You could get away with M3 x 5mm long

M2 phillips head machine screw with round (or pan) head x 8mm long zinc plated

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One or our smallest screws these are used in the mClick component and other small items.

Technical Details

Diameter of head: 4mm

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274428339832

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These things are tiny any usually sold in packs of at least 20. You’ll use perhaps 8 of these in a full cockpit.

£0.30

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These must be a small round head as some designs include cavities for the head. You could use a non phillips head fitting but it isn’t recommended as the screws are just a bit harder to handle.

Black self tapping M2 screw x 6mm long (round head, not flange or countersunk)

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These sorts of screws often come in PC repair kits. Black is far preferable to silver coloured but fortunately these screws usually come in black.

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383056913339

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These things are tiny any usually sold in packs of 50, 100 or even 500. Unfortunately we don’t use these much in AuthentiKit controls and you will probably only use 2, maybe 4. You may be able to get a pack for as little as £2 putting the unit price at £0.50. With a bit of luck though you’ll have some lying around.

£0.50

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You can get away with as little as 5mm in length and 8mm at a push. You’d probably also get away with M2.3

USB 2.0 Printer Type Cable – A-Male to B-Male – 2 metres

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You only need one USB cable to connect the Universal Hub to your PC. See the photograph to ensure you get the right type. Length doesn’t matter but longer is usually best.

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The Amazon link above is to an item costing £5 but with a bit of searching you should be able to get something for £2.50

£2.50

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