Thank you for this video. Nicely done, sir! I have the same label maker and recently found out about its ability to print on Dymo heat shrink labels. This was an excellent demonstration of how to do it. Good to know that I can just use the "General" setting
Great video but if you're going to put a clear heat shrink tubing over the original then why even buythe fancy label maker. Can just use cut out from regular printer and slide in label.
1) This was only bonus TIP if You are in situation when You know it will be rubbing! Like in my case on rooftop joined together with multiple cables, wind will move them together around (check my community photos, i revisited site that i make it that way - after year and it looks like new) 2) Paper from regular printer will eventually be penetrated by water even being under transparent shield - but primary reason for dymo printers is that You can label them on rooftop or in other places. If You feel you can get away with other method - go ahead, for many years i just use sharpie and transparent tape
Hello, Just check eBay for "transparent heat shrink tube" they are not related to Dymo in any way, I get them from electronic store in large set of different sizes and colors including transparent. Take care!
Good point, I also have no idea - i bought all possible variations. Afterward I can tell You that values are for flat printing area - just like for regular label. When You buy genuine one - there is stated on box what's minimum and maximum wire gauge fit what size. For example 12mm (1/2) heat-shrink is suggested from 3.0 mm to max. 5.1 mm round wire.
@@Colind_-fp5ju I buy non genuine from Aliexpress but I have hit or miss with them (not printing correctly - for example have empty stripe, print or angel (moving while printing) or not cutting correctly) - I'm not sure if I can recommend cheaper alternative - for home use for hobby project - for sure, for real job application - grab genuine and just finish work with each print.
But what does one do for Coax, Cables with connectors already on them? Like PL-259 connectors? And no, the answer is not to cut off the connectors and re-do them. Let me know.
Heat-shrink tube is no go in that case. I can see two possibilities 1) flag type cdn.cableorganizer.com/old-images/brady/bmp71-flags-tags/images/10-wire-cable-flags.jpg 2) wire wrap cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0662/5609/products/dymo-flexible-cable-wrap-2_9ed6ac34-883b-4ed7-833d-a0d8483944f6_grande.jpg?v=1454021072 both can be applied for cables without cutting.
If the connector is not too large, you can try purchasing a very large diameter heat shrink tube with a very large shrink ratio of 3:1 or 4:1. That will make sure it can fit over your connector, and because of the insane shrink ratio there is a large chance it will still shrink down tight over the cable. As an example, in case there are people here who aren't familiar with heat shrink tubing shrink ratios, 3:1 means 30mm tube will become 10mm when shrunk (and 20mm would become 6.6mm, etc.). And additionally, 4:1 would mean 40mm tube becomes 10mm when shrunk (and 30mm shrinks to 7.5mm, etc.). For 3:1 you devide by 3 to get the shrunk diameter and for 4:1 you devide by 4. Another option might be, only for certain types of connectors though, to if possible to do so non-destructively to carefully remove the connector, install the heat shrink sleeving, and then reinstall the connector again. However I doubt this last one is an option for you 😊 The only one I can think off from the top of my head is coax cable, the F-connectors and other often used types can, as far as I know, generally be removed and reinstalled at a later date without any damage to the cable, the connector, or a noticable reduction in signal quality afterwards. I have only tested this with normal DOCSIS TV signals though, so your mileage may vary with other types of signals. 👍🤓
Hi, sorry, I don't have any affiliation - I hunt down eBay mostly getting stuff from customers return, open boxes or broken things for repair - so those are 1pcs auctions.
I would presume that this end of the cable would be indoors connected to the radio. As for the color changing, it would really depend on the brand/type of clear heat shrink. I've seen clear PTFE based heat shrink tubing and I'm personally tempted to use that!
Thank you for this video. Nicely done, sir!
I have the same label maker and recently found out about its ability to print on Dymo heat shrink labels. This was an excellent demonstration of how to do it. Good to know that I can just use the "General" setting
Glad it was helpful!
Came across your channel from a comment on a NotaRubicon video. This was such a thorough and neat demonstration, vielen Dank.
Thank You for feedback, You are welcome
nice thank you for making this video.
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Great video but if you're going to put a clear heat shrink tubing over the original then why even buythe fancy label maker. Can just use cut out from regular printer and slide in label.
1) This was only bonus TIP if You are in situation when You know it will be rubbing! Like in my case on rooftop joined together with multiple cables, wind will move them together around (check my community photos, i revisited site that i make it that way - after year and it looks like new)
2) Paper from regular printer will eventually be penetrated by water even being under transparent shield - but primary reason for dymo printers is that You can label them on rooftop or in other places. If You feel you can get away with other method - go ahead, for many years i just use sharpie and transparent tape
nice vid, thx!
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Hello sir.
Nice video ... where can I get the transparent tube ...
any link on EBay?
Greetings from Quito-Ecuador
Hello, Just check eBay for "transparent heat shrink tube" they are not related to Dymo in any way, I get them from electronic store in large set of different sizes and colors including transparent. Take care!
I'm confused about the sizes. Is 19mm the shrunk size or the pre-shrunk size? Is it the diameter or the flattened width?
Good point, I also have no idea - i bought all possible variations. Afterward I can tell You that values are for flat printing area - just like for regular label. When You buy genuine one - there is stated on box what's minimum and maximum wire gauge fit what size. For example 12mm (1/2) heat-shrink is suggested from 3.0 mm to max. 5.1 mm round wire.
@@ElectronicNoobBlog where do you purchase your dymo heat shrink tube from? I only found the original ones which are to expensive if you ask me.
@@Colind_-fp5ju I buy non genuine from Aliexpress but I have hit or miss with them (not printing correctly - for example have empty stripe, print or angel (moving while printing) or not cutting correctly) - I'm not sure if I can recommend cheaper alternative - for home use for hobby project - for sure, for real job application - grab genuine and just finish work with each print.
But what does one do for Coax, Cables with connectors already on them? Like PL-259 connectors? And no, the answer is not to cut off the connectors and re-do them. Let me know.
Heat-shrink tube is no go in that case. I can see two possibilities 1) flag type cdn.cableorganizer.com/old-images/brady/bmp71-flags-tags/images/10-wire-cable-flags.jpg 2) wire wrap cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0662/5609/products/dymo-flexible-cable-wrap-2_9ed6ac34-883b-4ed7-833d-a0d8483944f6_grande.jpg?v=1454021072 both can be applied for cables without cutting.
@@ElectronicNoobBlog Thanks for getting back to me. I will look into the two options in your reply.
If the connector is not too large, you can try purchasing a very large diameter heat shrink tube with a very large shrink ratio of 3:1 or 4:1. That will make sure it can fit over your connector, and because of the insane shrink ratio there is a large chance it will still shrink down tight over the cable. As an example, in case there are people here who aren't familiar with heat shrink tubing shrink ratios, 3:1 means 30mm tube will become 10mm when shrunk (and 20mm would become 6.6mm, etc.). And additionally, 4:1 would mean 40mm tube becomes 10mm when shrunk (and 30mm shrinks to 7.5mm, etc.). For 3:1 you devide by 3 to get the shrunk diameter and for 4:1 you devide by 4. Another option might be, only for certain types of connectors though, to if possible to do so non-destructively to carefully remove the connector, install the heat shrink sleeving, and then reinstall the connector again. However I doubt this last one is an option for you 😊 The only one I can think off from the top of my head is coax cable, the F-connectors and other often used types can, as far as I know, generally be removed and reinstalled at a later date without any damage to the cable, the connector, or a noticable reduction in signal quality afterwards. I have only tested this with normal DOCSIS TV signals though, so your mileage may vary with other types of signals. 👍🤓
Link to buy all those things ?
Hi, sorry, I don't have any affiliation - I hunt down eBay mostly getting stuff from customers return, open boxes or broken things for repair - so those are 1pcs auctions.
Does the clear tube never turn yellow from the sun and such?
I would presume that this end of the cable would be indoors connected to the radio. As for the color changing, it would really depend on the brand/type of clear heat shrink. I've seen clear PTFE based heat shrink tubing and I'm personally tempted to use that!
Can it print label with other language on it for example Japanese?
I don't see way to insert those characters from keypad, You need check DYMO page are they selling version for Japanes market.
@@ElectronicNoobBlog is there any language settings page?
@@user-fp3mn3dw7x On my 5200 there isn't
military style?? more like industrial standard.. but its nice yes.
If you want it more military style, just use the khaki (green) heat-shrink tube with transparent cover instead.
Are those heat shrink sleeve are MIL spec?
I have no idea - they are marketed as industrial.
Yes they are made out of Kevlar.