How I built an iPod Connector - Page 8 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

zzodhi · 12-30-2007, 06:31 AM

I'm about to build one of these for a new iPod Nano. Will I need to use caps for that?

I have a couple adapters right now and I don't think they use caps but the cases are glued shut. They seem to work ok.

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TIA!

iQEM · 12-30-2007, 06:59 AM

no, you dont need caps inside...it's just for DIYmod, Gmod or iMod lod cables...if your nano not one of em forget the caps...

stevenkelby · 12-30-2007, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by zzodhi

I'm about to build one of these for a new iPod Nano. Will I need to use caps for that?

No, just normal wires is all you need.

Caps in the signal is only for a 5/5.5G imod.

zzodhi · 12-30-2007, 07:01 AM

Thanks Guys. I guess I need to research those three types. I would just build one to give me a pair of stereo cables using nice wire and connectors.

Aside from the company in Co. any others provide nice looking raw Ipod connectors. I know Ridax has a connector that looks nice like the Apple original.

J.D.N · 12-30-2007, 11:45 AM

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zzodhi · 12-30-2007, 08:16 PM

Nice cables. I want to build my own though. Where could I find that cool rubber Y-splitter they use?

J.D.N · 12-30-2007, 10:40 PM

Hows about you spend another five mins on the same website and look at the DIY section?

heh.

zzodhi · 12-30-2007, 10:42 PM

Sorry J.D.N.

I only saw the connector. I figured since they're making ready made cables they wouldn't want to sell proprietary parts. My mistake. I'll go there again.

Thanks for your patience.

stevenkelby · 12-30-2007, 10:44 PM

Those splitters are plastic not rubber. Get the big size. They are very good to use!

J.D.N · 12-30-2007, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by zzodhi

Sorry J.D.N.

I only saw the connector. I figured since they're making ready made cables they wouldn't want to sell proprietary parts. My mistake. I'll go there again.

Thanks for your patience.

Ahhh, didnt quite mean to sound like a Pr**k, apologise.

Hans is amazing, ask in the comments on the order page and he will send you a wiring dig for the iPod. In a nice word Doc, can print it out nice and big then. (I think i still check 3/4 times every time i make a connector)