NASA’s wiring guide — only the most demanding geeks need apply

9 Feb, 2008 Gadgets News

Posted Feb 9th 2008 5:25PM by Nilay Patel
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
In our opinion, the best rigs are the ones held together with duct tape and wired up with leftover speaker cable, but if you’re looking to class things up — and avoid any number of potential fire issues — NASA’s got you covered with the agency’s official Workmanship Standards Pictorial Reference. The exhaustive guide covers everything from wire splicing to connector tightness, and if you’re opening up walls to install a home theater or just trying to build the prettiest casemod on the block, it’s well worth a look — the rest of us can stick to using chewing gum and prayer to keep our gear running.