[beamthegreat]

Hi,
I have an old ipod usb and a 1/8 jack that I want to modify and combine it together to make a LOD for my 3rd gen ipod touch. I've heard that I need to put in some resistor in order for it to work.. Can anyone confirm if this is true? If yes, can anyone specify what type of resistor I need to use? Thanks in advance.

 

[amc]

Check out the wiki:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/wiki/diy-ipod-line-out-dock-pinout
 
The resistor is needed to prevent airplane mode comming on in an IPhone or a message about unapproved accessories I belive - in your case you may not need it - but I am not sure - never tried it with an ITouch.
 
To put the resistor in in your situation will be hard - you have to crack it open.  In you case just cut off the USB part - figure out what wire goes to what pin by testing continuity with your multimetre, solder it up and yer done.
 
Please - add to the wiki article if you find anything unclear, or come across new info.

 

[rarebear]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/499986/diy-ipod-lod-cables
 
I posted some pics and a pin list above

 

[islubio]

Hi
i just made a LOD using pin 1 as ground 
would the audio quality be affected as i see many are using audio ground instead