# Repurposing Siamese Cable from old camera system

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**Category:** Power & Lighting\
**Created:** [February 8, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/repurposing-siamese-cable-from-old-camera-system/17887 "2019-02-08T05:14:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 8, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/repurposing-siamese-cable-from-old-camera-system/17887/4 "2019-02-08T21:37:02Z")

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One advantage of using a dashcam wiring kit is that the output cable (5VDC) has the required microUSB plug on the end. So no need to mess around doing surgery on microUSB cables, stripping the insulation off the tiny conductors, fastening to screw terminals, etc.  
For example:  
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S73FE8A/](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S73FE8A/)

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