HDMI cables are not just DVI cables with a different connector. The construction, geometry and number of wires is different, to my understanding.
Further, the wire gauge used in commercially available HDMI models is around 23 or 25 gauge or so, which poses no problems for anyone with a fine tip soldering iron and steady hands. Leave the worrying to me about that, Timrhu. I make my own cables all the time. I was just hoping someone would pass along the connector pin diagram with explanatory notes. I am SURE that once I get the proper info, I'll make a cable that will likely outperform most conventional designs. There are certain things cable makers don't do (or don't do well, more specifically) because of cost and production constraints. Further, I have some unique design philosophies not represented by the mainstream manufacturers, which should provide a fine comparison to these more conventional designs. Yes, DIYs can be time consuming and laborious, but I am retired, so I have the time to waste.
Thanks for the posts, but I will not be dissuaded so easily on my quest. I look forward to an informed, like-minded individual sharing their experience and knowledge with me, and they can rest assured I will likewise share my findings with them once the cable is made and compared to commercially available stuff. Maybe the commercially available stuff will blow away my efforts. Hasn't happened yet on the audio side when I DIY cables; I see no reason not to try on the video side of things, as well. And if I come up with something good, well, share and share alike is what I say!
Further, the wire gauge used in commercially available HDMI models is around 23 or 25 gauge or so, which poses no problems for anyone with a fine tip soldering iron and steady hands. Leave the worrying to me about that, Timrhu. I make my own cables all the time. I was just hoping someone would pass along the connector pin diagram with explanatory notes. I am SURE that once I get the proper info, I'll make a cable that will likely outperform most conventional designs. There are certain things cable makers don't do (or don't do well, more specifically) because of cost and production constraints. Further, I have some unique design philosophies not represented by the mainstream manufacturers, which should provide a fine comparison to these more conventional designs. Yes, DIYs can be time consuming and laborious, but I am retired, so I have the time to waste.
Thanks for the posts, but I will not be dissuaded so easily on my quest. I look forward to an informed, like-minded individual sharing their experience and knowledge with me, and they can rest assured I will likewise share my findings with them once the cable is made and compared to commercially available stuff. Maybe the commercially available stuff will blow away my efforts. Hasn't happened yet on the audio side when I DIY cables; I see no reason not to try on the video side of things, as well. And if I come up with something good, well, share and share alike is what I say!