J.D.N
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@Warrior: Is that wire you used for your LOD the same size as Canare starquad? Looks like a very tight fit, must have taken some time!
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I've never used Canare starquad so I can't say. If someone wants to post the outside diameter of the Canare, I can post the dimension of the Mogami cable. As regard to the fit, with one layer of heatshrink, the Mogami fit in the hole of the connector's shell quite nicely. The only way I could fit the caps inside I had to break off all of the connector tabs I wasn't using which is all but three.
| Originally Posted by J.D.N /img/forum/go_quote.gif @Warrior: Is that wire you used for your LOD the same size as Canare starquad? Looks like a very tight fit, must have taken some time! |
I've never used Canare starquad so I can't say. If someone wants to post the outside diameter of the Canare, I can post the dimension of the Mogami cable. As regard to the fit, with one layer of heatshrink, the Mogami fit in the hole of the connector's shell quite nicely. The only way I could fit the caps inside I had to break off all of the connector tabs I wasn't using which is all but three.
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Standard Canare starquad is 6mm OD (L-4E6S), but they also have one that is 4.8mm OD (L-4E5C)
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I'm sorry, I don't understand why you need to solder caps on to it? The original design didn't have them...
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You only need to caps to it if it's an 5.5G IMod (output caps removed).
| Originally Posted by heyitsmedusty /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm sorry, I don't understand why you need to solder caps on to it? The original design didn't have them... |
You only need to caps to it if it's an 5.5G IMod (output caps removed).
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which pins should i use to make it like yours (with BG caps), warrior05 ? thx...
| Originally Posted by warrior05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, you need caps for the L/R channels only. I used Rubycon/Black Gates rated at something like 5 uF. It is a tight fit in the connector but it can be done. Here's a close up pic after I wired mine up: |
which pins should i use to make it like yours (with BG caps), warrior05 ? thx...
never mind, i look it before without reverse it...it's definitely pin 3 & 4, right ?
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2 - Ground
3 - Right
4 - Left
3 - Right
4 - Left
J.D.N
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Just a quick word of advice. If you are going to be using your connector in a somewhat 'stressful' environment .... like in a car (where i use mine) check it all works and fill the connector housing up with hot glue or silicon. Really helps take the stress off the pins.
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thx mate, your post & tips are very helpfull for me...
| Originally Posted by J.D.N /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2 - Ground 3 - Right 4 - Left |
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| Originally Posted by J.D.N /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just a quick word of advice. If you are going to be using your connector in a somewhat 'stressful' environment .... like in a car (where i use mine) check it all works and fill the connector housing up with hot glue or silicon. Really helps take the stress off the pins. |
thx mate, your post & tips are very helpfull for me...
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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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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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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...
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No, just normal wires is all you need.
Caps in the signal is only for a 5/5.5G imod.
| Originally Posted by zzodhi /img/forum/go_quote.gif 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.
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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.
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.
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