Re: AUDITORY Digest - 11 Nov 2001 to 12 Nov 2001 (#2001-200)

[Jont Allen <jba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>   1. AUDITORY Digest - 10 Nov 2001 to 11 Nov 2001 (#2001-199)
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> Date:    Mon, 12 Nov 2001 08:37:52 -0500
> From:    Amanda Lauer <alauer@PSYC.UMD.EDU>
> Subject: Re: AUDITORY Digest - 10 Nov 2001 to 11 Nov 2001 (#2001-199)
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> I need some help finding some electrical supplies. I am looking for =
> flexible wire, similar to what is often attached to headphones.  The wire =
> needs to be small enough to solder to LEDs. I attach the LEDs to microswitc=
> hes to form keys that small birds peck.  The problem with the wire I =
> currently use is that it is very fragile and breaks away from the LED.  =
> Also, it is stiff, so often it gets bent from a bird's vigorous pecking.  =
> This can put pressure on the microswitch, making it difficult to peck, or =
> it can go the other way and cause the microswitch to constantly be =
> pressed.  Can anyone recommend a place where I may purchase flexible wire? =
> I've looked at Home Depot, Radio Shack, and a local electronics shop--all =
> with no luck.  Thanks.

you need to discover heat shrinking tubing. This can protect your connection.
When buying wire, it is usually purchased in 1000 ft rolls. Thus you need to find
someone to give you the small amount you need. Or you can go to a larger manuf
of wire and ask for free samples. They are happy to send you free samples once you
identify what you want.
Jont

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> Amanda Lauer
> Graduate Student
> University of Maryland=20
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