On 19/10/2019 20:09, 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?

I was going to say epoxy...but you really need a rubber dont you?

IIRC there is some electrical potting compound that is flexible

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/produ...erce-_-1608481


TIA



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