Reddit reviews (Real 18AWG 43x2pcs Copper Strands) 10 Pairs DC Power Pigtail Cable Wire, 12V 5A Male & Female Connectors for CCTV Security Camera and Lighting Power Adapter by MILAPEAK (2.1mm x 5.5mm, Ultra Thick)
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★【Real Thick 18AWG】- Real 18AWG vs Common 22AWG, real 18AWG are bigger wire than other 22AWG pigtails, as it has heavy gauge with 43 pcs 0.14 mm 100% copper strands inside one cable, total 86 pcs 0.14 mm copper strands inside the two Red / Black cables. This makes the difference when using with bigger power supplies, and allows them to be used for higher current devices, they should be good to 5A or even a touch more with real 18AWG.★【Safe & Rapid Transmission】- Heavy-duty quality with 43 x 0.14 mm 100% copper strands brings the reliable, secure connection and rapid transmission. 18AWG DC Power Pigtail Cable provides a more safer DIY solution for DC power connectivity, work with a power adapter or a power supply box.★【Easy Installation】- Easy to weld and install, as the ends of the DC power pigtail cables are pre-tinned making them super easy to solder. Also features two wires on the other Red Black wire jackets indicate polarity. They are fairly long too, 11" total, 9.5" of wire.★【Compatibility】- Easy DC Power solution, compatible with all CCTV systems and other 2.1*5.5mm DC power devices like part lighting or led strips. Very versatile. This 18AWG DC Power Pigtail provide a very good reliable DC power connection.★【What You Get】-10 x Red/Black Male Pigtails DC Power Connectors, 10 x Red/Black Female Pigtails DC Power Connectors, our worry-free 12-month and friendly customer service.
I shared my XBOX 360 power supply and induction heater on top of a tupperware some weeks ago, people had concerns for safety ;). Sharing my updated version. Cost breakdown:
$11 Induction heater:
https://www.amazon.com/Yosoo-5V-12V-Voltage-Induction-Heating/dp/B01C71XKZ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518898882&sr=8-2&keywords=induction+heater
$2 Button:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XVJ9NPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$2dll Wooden Box from local craft store
~$5 dll Xbox power supply from Gamestop
$2dll of filament: Base for induction heater is 3d printed, so is the the case for the switch on the power supply and the tube the guides the bottle into the hole.
$0.5 Glass container from craft store
~$1 12v male and female connectors. Not these exact same ones though:
https://www.amazon.com/43x2pcs-Connectors-Security-Lighting-MILAPEAK/dp/B072BXB2Y8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1518899060&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=12v+male+female+connectors&psc=1
The Spongeface kits are awesome, and require very little modification on the pack itself, have fun with it and take your time!
As for the battery you want something along the lines of this: https://www.amazon.com/TalentCell-Rechargeable-12000mAh-Multi-led-indicator/dp/B00ME3ZH7C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=talentcell+12v&qid=1562712683&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
And some Barrel plugs to wire it with like these: https://www.amazon.com/43x2pcs-Connectors-Security-Lighting-MILAPEAK/dp/B072BXB2Y8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=barrel+plug&qid=1562712775&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Also definitely check out GBFans.com! The forums are a really handy place to find info and parts of all kinds for Ghostbusters props of all types.
For less than $50 I am now able to fill my outdoor graveyard with 8 colorful spot lights.
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BXB2Y8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . (DC Connectors)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q2E5IXW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . (12V Adapter)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PVVL2S6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . (120 LED's)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DDG7J9K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . (100ft 18-Gauge Wire)
When dealing with 12-24v most of the stuff you lookup will be for cars so usually easiest to see examples of people setting up inverters or power connectors for speakers I have found.
Here are some examples of what I got for 12v internet equipment connection and seems to be a standard connector people use.
Now when dealing with inverters you need much larger cable in the 4-6awg range depending. Also you must use dc breakers as ac breakers do not work the same way.
Power Connectors
Cable
Breakers
i'm going to follow this guide except i think i'm going to splice on 2.1x5.5mm DC jacks to the light bars and dummy light bulb so i can use DC extension cords and splitter to keep the wiring neat
i linked amazon stuff for convenience sake, this stuff can be bought much cheaper on ebay or aliexpress.
Sure. You will need to purchase a power supply (this one is 12 volt) to drive this controller. So figure out if your strips are either 12 or 24 volt. If they happen to be 24 volt, this controller has a built in power supply for 24 volt LED strips only. Both can be added to the Philips Hue Bridge.
As for connections, I used these for RGB strips and these for power connections.
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Can't guarantee but I believe these are the correct cable.
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https://www.amazon.com/43x2pcs-Connectors-Security-Lighting-MILAPEAK/dp/B072BXB2Y8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=12v+camera+power+pigtail&qid=1562369293&s=gateway&sr=8-3