LizardKing1
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That single wire-sleeved LOD is gorgeous.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-feet-stranded-26-AWG-Silver-Teflon-Wire-White-Blue-/230497699793?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item35aabbc7d1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-16-HEAT-SHRINK-TUBING-3-1-black-10-feet-/360341318343?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item53e6042ac7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-BRAIDED-NYLON-SLEEVING-audio-TECHFLEX-25-ft-/360217197985?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item53de9e3da1
http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/XLR-Connectors/Switchcraft-Corporation/TA3FLX.xhtml?TA3FLX
http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/1-4in-Phone-Connectors/Neutrik-USA-Inc/NP3X.xhtml?NP3X
Have fun!
You need to work precise, because you have a little space, especially when you want to make such a little thing like on your picture.
You need:
Dock connector --> qables
3,5 mm jack --> qables or google it. Neutrik, Viablue, Pailiccs of Hicon. Just what you prefer.
Shrink tube --> when the cable bends a lot, it will increase the durability.
Resistor --> for older ipods.
Silverplated copper wire is what I prefer. But there are divided opinions on.
Solder and a solderstation.
This is my result:
Or you can check ebay, they sell dock connectors with the right pin-outs that you need.
my ipod touch is 3th generation does it need resistor?
I can not find a Dock connector that I want; I want a dock connector with the Cable exit from the side, not behind the dock. can you give me a link that has such a connector?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-feet-stranded-26-AWG-Silver-Teflon-Wire-White-Blue-/230497699793?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item35aabbc7d1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-16-HEAT-SHRINK-TUBING-3-1-black-10-feet-/360341318343?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item53e6042ac7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-BRAIDED-NYLON-SLEEVING-audio-TECHFLEX-25-ft-/360217197985?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item53de9e3da1
http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/XLR-Connectors/Switchcraft-Corporation/TA3FLX.xhtml?TA3FLX
http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/1-4in-Phone-Connectors/Neutrik-USA-Inc/NP3X.xhtml?NP3X
You might be able to shave a couple dollars by shopping around more, but this has the benefit of consolidated shipping and using merchants who are highly rated among Head-Fi users. There's something to be said for dealing with well-vetted parties.
A few notes:
I've used John's wire and you should be aware that it is rather stiff, and can be fairly microphonic. That said, it's not all that bad unless you intend to be in an environment where you'll be moving around a lot. Since you specified 2,5m I assume this isn't the case.
You can do without the multifilament if you want, but you'll end up with an exposed braid which, with John's wire, tends to look rather ugly. You'll want a less stiff wire for an exposed braid to look particularly good.
Have fun!