Update: thank you all for your detailed and kind input! I finally tried crimping on an 8P8C connector onto an Ethernet cable. I failed. Miserably. But at least I finally learned what’s actually happening - or what’s supposed to happen: the teeth of the connector actually puncture the individual wires in order to make contact with the conductors inside. Sic. But omg is it a game of patience. 🤣

I actually just want to shorten one that I’m already using. 😊

    • cannedtuna@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 days ago

      Yeah those work. Your stripper has a cutter on it which will work. I forget about those. Some even have a notch to help you strip your jacket without nicking your wires. I just use snips. Don’t use paper scissors

      Also if you need I can record a short video showing my steps later.

      • printf("%s", name);@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
        3·
        6 days ago

        I mean, if it really isn’t too troublesome for you, then sure! Let’s enrich these forums with your handiwork*! 😁🩷

        *is this a correct use of the word? 😅

        • cannedtuna@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          6 days ago

          So, I did record something real quick before lunch, but now I got no clue where to upload it other than YouTube. Don’t really want to put myself out there like that lol. It’s just a quick recording and I’m not used to doing that kinda thing