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Using magnet wire as hookup wires for mcu to sensors in the same enclosure? (self.microcontrollers)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by LazaroFilm to c/[email protected]

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I want to wire an MCU to an IMU board and some Lemo sockets inside a 3D printed enclosure but the silicone wires I use are a pain to deal with in such a small case. Is there a counter indication to using magnet wires to hook them up? My 22 awg magnet wire is thinner than my 36 awg silicone wire.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

36 awg wire is thinner than 22, but stranding and insulation can make the cable thicker.

A typical stranded 22 awg hookup cable consists of 7 awg 30 wires.

Thicker isn’t always better, but more often than not.

[–] LazaroFilm 1 points 1 year ago

I’m not 100% sure where you’re going with this…