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- | Option 3: Build our own clock with an ATtiny and a differential driver IC. Would need to consider the maximum speed at which the ATtiny could maintain a clean clock signal. If we take this option, | + | Option 3: Build our own clock with an ATtiny and a differential driver IC. Would need to consider the maximum speed at which the ATtiny could maintain a clean clock signal. If we take this option, |
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+ | ===== Cables ===== | ||
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+ | 5-pin Male to 5-pin Male. One is required for each workstation to connect to a junction, and one between each junction. | ||
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+ | Tim recommends buying some cheap ready-made cables from ebay (usually sold for audio or MIDI applications). Make sure that the cables have all 5 pins fully-connected. | ||
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+ | We can make our own cable if we need to link further than 5M (e.g. across the length of the lab). | ||
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+ | We should also consider whether to span between G1 and G8. It should be possible to use the spare CAT5 port next to galahad and patch that into G8. | ||
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+ | Tim has a stock of 6-core shielded cable that would be suitable for custom cables. | ||
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