I broke my AXE027 cable :-( Can I repair?

[Anobium]

I broke the tip off the end of the stereo connector on my AXE027.

Can I simply 'chop' the end off and replace with a new stereo connector?


Before you all wonder how this happened.... I dropped the cable and then ran over the connector with the wheel of my chair. arghhhhh!

I have ordered a new cable but that will take a few days to arrive and I am mid project.....

:-(

 

[MartinM57]

Don't see why not - should only be three wires inside. They might be a bit small though...

 

[srnet]

I dont see why not.

Although somtimes this type of lead uses a stranded wire re-inforced with nylon or other plastic, these can be a a pain to solder.

 

[westaust55]

All of the electronics are in the USB plug body.
See: http://www.picaxe.com/docs/axe027.pdf

So go for it and endeavour to replace the stereo plug on the end of the cable

 

[Anobium]

I shall. I was not sure where the electronics were. Thanks.

Actually, I did expect some comments re my accident!

 

[MartinM57]

I thought only completely stupid things happened to me, but I can imagine that happening quite a lot...drop something, push back on chair to see where it's gone and run over it

 

[hippy]

It might be possible and you have nothing to lose in trying.

Cut the cable a few inches from the jack plug then cut the cable open to work out which wire colour goes to tip, ring and sleeve using a continuity tester.