wrote:
Hello all,

I have a "little Acorn" trail cam, it is a waterproof digital camera
which automatically takes photos when it detects movement. A flap on the
base opens to give access to the controls and a small screen. A
electrical ribbon cable connects the electrics in the body of the camera
to the electrics in the flap.

Unfortunately the insulation of the ribbon cable has completely perished
and come away. Access to the ends of the copper wire is not possible as
the units are sealed. Without insulation I am worried that the copper
wires may either short out or become damaged when the lid moves.

Can anyone suggest a way of protecting the wires with a flexible,
insulative coating that can be applied to fine copper wires that are close together?

TIA


You could try a thin layer of neutral cure clear silicone.

Being neutral cure, it shouldnt harm the copper etc. Being clear, you can
see the wires are kept apart as you apply it.