Converting Sieg SX3 to CNC

Getting close now...fairly fundamental question, my stepper motors have perhaps a meter of cable attached (8 wires) and I am looking at ways to connect these to the (homebuilt) controller?

What is the general approach, try and put a sleeve over the cables and add an extension as necessary?

Cut these cables short and fit shielded cable from the motor to the controller? (in which case attach a small box to the motor with the connections protected inside??)

I am trying to cope with the shielding issue and showers of metal chips/cutting fluid over the electrical stuff!

Anyone know a source for some appropriate 4 core + screened cable? (by the metre preferably)

While I am setting up/testing I have wired the motor cables direct to 4 pin XLR plugs/sockets but they will certainly not be long enough when fitted to the mill and are a bit exposed in my opinion

Chris

Thanks very much - covers look ideal but I have Nema 34 motors and the price *choke*

I buy stuff from RapidOnline and didn't think to check them for this sort of cable - ideal

I already have the XLR plugs and sockets - I have never seen the ones you mention but
will have a look at them, thank you - the XLR connections will be away from the mill so I am not
so concerned about chips and fluid

Yes, I am in the SW of the UK

Best wishes

Chris

That was the sort of thing I was thinking about - I have found some polyester braided sleeving to keep them together and provide some protection and am looking for the metal equivalent - my DRO kit from China came with this sort of thing protecting the scales and it is perfect, nice and flexible.

I am loath to cut the stepper wiring short, would rather coil it up and stuff it in a case attached to the stepper with some better cable attached - decisions decisions

Chris