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3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.

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Let's hear some fun ideas for confusing connector sleeves! (i.imgur.com)

submitted 10 months ago by PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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[–] mlg@lemmy.world 40 points 10 months ago (4 children)

An ethernet cable that's actually wired for a serial port

looks at network hardware vendors

[–] droans@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Sounds like someone accidentally used the wrong port a few times.

[–] PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

That's what she said?

[–] ULS@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago

But there aren't any screws!?

[–] woodenskewer@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

That's a console cable. They're actually useful.

[–] macrocephalic@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That's a valid use of Cat5 cable.

[–] WaterWaiver@aussie.zone 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Lawful good: Please don't use 8P8C for anything other than 10/100/1000BASE* compatible protocols, especially on network devices. It's confusing.
Chaotic good: Please don't use ethernet cable for anything other than ethernet compatible protocols, especially on ethernet devices.
Lawful evil: That's a valid use of Cat5 cable.
Chaotic evil: Let's talk about RS-485

True neutral: Wires are just wires and standards are just standards. In a parallel dimensions, somewhere, cat5 is used for 8-phase delta mains power.

[–] uis@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

I've seen it