Making cables with GLS Pancake Plugs

[@robertpilat09]

You should be tinning your connection points and wires first. So much easier and stronger connection.

[@bromporke]

I was hesitant because other cable-making videos haven’t actually zoomed in on what’s being soldered so I didn’t have confidence to try this til UOUR video, I made one today and it works great! Thanks so much!

[@Nissan570Lsx]

Just priced solderless. Yeah, can't afford that. So funny you were talking about patch cables today and I do a search on pancake connectors and this was top video. Nice tutorial. Thanks.

[@60CycleHumcast]

yeah this is an old one, making pancakes is super easy though.

[@kevmac1230]

Very concise, you clearly show all the elements involved.A superior tutorial.

[@odmenc]

Cool tutorial. Just finished my 1st patch cable. The shoebox with a hole helps big time, I wouldn't come up with this one by myself lol.

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

The shoebox with a hole! Eureka! This is the missing trick I have been needing

[@kundal1n1]

Great tutorial!

[@iamyuyu]

Thank you for the showing it. Just got myself GLS Audio pancake plugs for my board.

[@georgelackey622]

We used to get the same thing at Radio Shack in the 70's! work fine for cheap!

[@larryrock11]

thank you so much for posting this!

[@TheNitsua59]

I'm converting to solderless but nothing so far has beat the pancake for space considerations on my board. Thanks for this lesson and I suspect like a bunch of other folks; thanks for sharing the simple shoe box holder. That will make life much easier.

[@bromporke]

Awesome, super helpful. How do you think these stand up to Mogami and high end stuff?

[@CaptainKirk007]

Well done. Template board is a great idea.

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

These are great but the downside is on Stereo outs or ins they bump in to each other not good. Better to use the standard normal elbow ones for Stereo Ins or Outs which are closer together

[@scattystormborn]

Can these pancakes be used to make S shape cables too?

[@thehandseesall]

G&H connectors all the way for me everytime!

[@JPGMusic]

Best video Ive found so far on this. thanks

[@phillipmanak4371]

I wasn't ready for this video, so I think I will be able to come back.

[@AMH4brothers]

Thanks! I hear that "tinning" the wire before soldering is better, is this true?

[@bangamullet]

Steven Tijerino Yes, it makes it easier to make the joint.

[@SonsofMystro2]

What do you mean by dinning the wire?

[@frankryan8100]

D.O.M.D Wolf dip the wire in flux and then dab a little solder on it. Not a glob, just a thin coat.

[@stu-j]

@@frankryan8100 no need for flux with modern fluxless solder. The pure solder used in plumbing needs it but not this stuff.

[@christophebismuth]

Thanks 👌

[@electricladdyland]

Good job..thanks...helpful.

[@drfeelgordo]

i bought some mogami cable to use for these pancake plugs but the ground shielding is way to thick to get into the hole. can i separate the ground and solder half to the hole and half to the jack itself?

[@60CycleHumcast]

Yeah, that will definitely work. The hole is a nice guide, but it's not the only way to ground. The only thing about grounding to the shell is that it can be harder to get the shell hot enough without a decent iron.

[@60CycleHumcast]

don't worry about getting it all in the hole, you can solder the ground to the connector tab without being in the hole at all and it will pass signal just fine. The hole is just a bit more convenient if you have a ground or lead that will pass through it.

[@raulpresas6381]

Awesome advice. Learning this stuff as I go.

[@GuitarNTabs]

Funny you'd mention it, RawHP! I bought some Mogami cable too and found out that the ground wire is really thick... It took me a couple of tries to get it absolutely right, but it is indeed possible. I found that the trick is to tin both the wires and the connectors, before soldering anything. Then place the wires on top of the connectors, on at the time, I start with the ground, and then just lightly hold the soldering iron to it, and then it will 'melt' nicely together! By doing that I've gotten superb results - not a single faulty cable so fat - and I've been checking it with my cable tester. Cheers!

[@TheParanoidAndroid79]

Was this 2524 or 2319?

[@taylorlaverty7787]

hey man, any suggestions on pancake plugs? I've heard switchcraft are decent, but is there really any difference between say them, and $2 unbranded ones? Cheers

[@AndrewTannerMusic]

...or you could just buy Rockboard patch cables. They’re flatter, thinner, and more pliable. More room on your board and less space between pedals

[@SyntheticFuture]

Downside: if you need custom lengths that's not an option. Pre-made cables as in general more expensive. If you have just a few cables that's no biggy. If your board has 20 cables like mine is going to have... Well it adds up 😅

[@bassdale17]

many miss mentioning a clear work surface.

[@wileecohagen]

What cable works best with this cable end?

[@TheParanoidAndroid79]

Mogami 2524 and 2319 are commonly used. 2524 is better with regards to capacitance and shielding, but it is a heavier cable and less flexible.

[@noodlehair6566]

what kind of cable is that??

[@frankryan8100]

What is a “Radio Shack?”

[@rodrigomartins9692]

Is a famous store chain in the US that sells lots of cheap electronic stuff

[@timidater4803]

you can buy these cheaper made up if you search for less!!!

[@60CycleHumcast]

Sure, the Hosa ones are really inexpensive, but no one wants to watch a video of a guy buying patch cables on Amazon. - steve

[@MH5tube]

Timidater ok but what about if you need a longer patch cable

[@DZig]

can you say 'custom lengths? For instance for wiring a switching station and minimizing excess cable.

[@JackstandJohnny]

Ive been spending hours trying to do this and its impossible. My bullshit ebay pancake connectors didnt come with any paper caps to shield the cases of the connector, the solder isnt sticking to the ground and by the time it does the plug is fucking fried. What a goddamn waste of time.

[@60CycleHumcast]

JackstandJohnny woah, link to the jacks you bought?

[@JackstandJohnny]

They are just cheap ones on eBay. In fact, most of them are built like that. I tried several times to use them while ruining them in the process before emailing the company for a refund. Theyre in China so they gave me a half refund and let me keep them because of shipping. then I turned around and just bought these GLS jacks off their website. They are currently $30 for 20 of them. I paid I think $15 for $20 of them or something like that on eBay. Anyways here is the link to the ones I bought on eBay and again DO NOT BUY THESE. THEY ARE JUNK: www.ebay.com/itm/321845728997?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@60CycleHumcast]

JackstandJohnny that's crazy that theres no paper tab inside, gls are the ones I used in the video.

[@ianmartin2924]

Dude... Heat shrink! And it sounds like your iron is crap! I used to have the same problem. Bought the below and all my problems went away. www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yihua-Soldering-Station-YH936C-50W-Lead-Free-Solder-ESD-SAFE-CE-Sydney-1Year-WRT-/152338140168?epid=1591517320&hash=item23780f8c08:g:3fcAAOSwcUBYPsN2

[@DamnDealDone]

Solder does not stick when heat isn't transferred correctly. I think everyone has this frustration when they rush right in without fist learning the principles and correct techniques of soldering. Flux, pre-tinning, solder bridge to transfer heat, etc. Best video to learn is from Pace. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHq3ZaWXa7KiZtU

[@jamesedinger4956]

totally ratchet technique

[@Jimmie16]

One of the NFL teams has a player named Solder, say it out loud Sold er. There is also a method of joining pieces of metal together called Solder now say it out loud Sold er. Got it Solder not Sodder that's laying down lumps of grass.

[@60CycleHumcast]

I've hung out with way too many EE people to be fooled by this sort of nonsense. - steve

[@mattfisher401]

That's some uptight Scottish pronunciation. Nobody calls it soul-der. Silent L lol