Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers? I have five bikes equipped with Vetta HR1000s (or the clone SuperGo HRM1000) and I just had the wire break off the bracket on one of them. I'm considering grinding into the epoxy where the wire emerges and soldering in a new wire, if only I can get some replacement coax.
BTW, there was a Vetta HR1000 on ebay over the weekend. Someone actually paid $32.51(US) plus shipping for it. This when brand new SuperGo clones (with improved transmitter straps) are selling on an ebay store for $19.90. Makes you wonder! ;-)
Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers?
Many earphone/mics for cellphones use similar wire, but does it really need to be coax? Since it's apart anyway you might try some regular two-conductor wire.
The dollar stores seem to have plenty of surplus cell earphones.
Also, much of this fine wire is actually metallized fiber and is a [censored] to solder.
Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers?
Many earphone/mics for cellphones use similar wire, but does it really need to be coax? Since it's apart anyway you might try some regular two-conductor wire.
The dollar stores seem to have plenty of surplus cell earphones.
Also, much of this fine wire is actually metallized fiber and is a [censored] to solder.
Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers? I have five bikes equipped with Vetta
I doubt it's coax. Pro'lly two(or however many contacts are on the back of the unit?) 22-gauge conductors in a plastic jacket. Check Radio Shack or your local electronics parts store and they should be able to help you out. --- Splat
Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers? I have five bikes equipped with Vetta
I doubt it's coax. Pro'lly two(or however many contacts are on the back of the unit?) 22-gauge conductors in a plastic jacket. Check Radio Shack or your local electronics parts store and they should be able to help you out. --- Splat
Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers?
RG-174 is just a bit under 1/8" OD. Would that be small enough to be useful?
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Probably thin enough is RG174 type coax from your local communications or Ham radio store.
I presume you have some sort of junk mic or earphones or block power supply that you can cannibalize for it.
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Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers? I have five bikes equipped with Vetta HR1000s (or the clone SuperGo HRM1000) and I just had the wire break off the bracket on one of them. I'm considering grinding into the epoxy where the wire emerges and soldering in a new wire, if only I can get some replacement coax.
BTW, there was a Vetta HR1000 on ebay over the weekend. Someone actually paid $32.51(US) plus shipping for it. This when brand new SuperGo clones (with improved transmitter straps) are selling on an ebay store for $19.90. Makes you wonder! ;-)
It doesn't have to be coax. Any wire will do the job, although for neatness you could use shielded signal wire which is less bulky than radio type co-ax.
Wannagofast said:
Probably thin enough is RG174 type coax from your local communications or Ham radio store.
I presume you have some sort of junk mic or earphones or block power supply that you can cannibalize for it.
"John Everett" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other) cyclocomputers? I have five bikes equipped with Vetta HR1000s (or the clone SuperGo HRM1000) and I just had the wire break off the bracket on one of them. I'm considering grinding into the epoxy where the wire emerges and soldering in a new wire, if only I can get some replacement coax.
BTW, there was a Vetta HR1000 on ebay over the weekend. Someone actually paid $32.51(US) plus shipping for it. This when brand new SuperGo clones (with improved transmitter straps) are selling on an ebay store for $19.90. Makes you wonder! ;-)
