[Ckaz]

Just wondering if I can use the data transfer USB cable to make my iPod LOD. If so, how do I go about separating the connector from the cable?
 
Thanks

 

[het.s]

I guess not. USB cables have usually 4 wires: power + and - and USB data + nad -. Some dock connectors have only contacts needed for these 4 signals and others left out. You can buy cheap (and maybe better) dock connectors from ridax.se or qables.
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[Ckaz]

Thanks for the replies
 
Using some pylers and a bit of blunt force I managed to get into the apple connector. After some close examination, I decided that as a first time cable DIY'er, this wasn't the best course of action. I went to put it back together, but then realized that it was lying in pieces right in front of me. I ended up getting caught up, and in reality that 'little bit' of blunt force turned into 'quite a bit' of blunt force.
 
Anyways, I'm thinking I'll buy a connector off qables. Just as a few questions (it seems I've got the creator of the LOD here, so I might as well take advantage of the situation)
 
Can I use this 3.5mm plug and still follow this ( http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/405383/video-tutorial-how-to-make-a-small-ipod-lod ) tutorial?

 

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[Ckaz]

Thanks for those links, I'm def going to use the guide you provided as it looks quite nice.
 
I have the ipod nano 5th gen, will I need to change the pin configuration at all?

 

[Ckaz]

Bump?
 
I suppose I'll be needing a resistor cause my ipod is the 5th gen nano. Exactly what kind of resistor is needed, and in which pins do I insert it?

 

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[Ckaz]

I don't need to charge my ipod with the LOD. All I want is to send a line out signal.
 
So, if I understood that correctly, I only need a resistor with the 5th gen iPod nano if I intend to charge with the LOD? Otherwise, the resistor isn't necessary?

 

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[Ckaz]

Oh ok, and what can I use as this connection? I apologize for my ignorance, I'm new to this and I want to be sure I'm ordering the right parts

 

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[Ckaz]

Ok, but what kind of wire? Could you provide a link?

 

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