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 dont say what model of little acorn you have but it sounds the same as
mine.
It is fiddly but you can dismantle the unit and replace the cable.
Spares available from the importers for the UK.

https://pakatak.co.uk/product-catego...n-spare-parts/

If you are not confident they also offer a repair service as does this chap
who built up some knowledge on the
little acorns.

https://www.ronburyswildlife.com/p/c...l-support.html

Best ring first or email as ISTR he had health issues a while back and may
not be as active as he once was.

GH