DIY LOD? for ZVM?
Jun 25, 2007 at 11:07 PM Post #16 of 33
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Originally Posted by 1nf1n1ty /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hmmm...Im going to go build my own...But I am going to avoid the switchcraft plugs...because that would kill my budget...Im going to go so Neutrik nickle and gold... is the difference worth it?...they both see to be recommended...

And what about the 0.8 vs the 0.4 mm silver wire?...which is more recomended for these sorts of applications?


If you think Switchcraft will kill your budget, then you're looking at the wrong website. Go to audioadapter.com; they have the best prices on Switchcraft products I've seen. For Neutrik products, try www.markertek.com.

Btw, thin wire is fine for interconnects. 28, 30 AWG solid core is a good size. Outside of head-fi, I don't see much use of large gauge wires in interconnects.
 
Jun 26, 2007 at 12:25 AM Post #17 of 33
BUY THE BIG CONNECTORS!!! Don't get the mini ones. They suck for the zvm. I just made another zvm dock with the big connector, not only does it fit the zen properly, but it also is easier to get the resistor in! You will have to trim the small ones like I had to in the above posters link! This is a pain. Heres a picture of the new one. I terminated it with a Canare mini.
 
Jun 26, 2007 at 12:37 AM Post #18 of 33
hmm...unfortunate...I found someone on the forum who is willing to sell me neutrik for 1.40 canadian I think...so ill just buy a few from him..make it easier on his wallet...im always willing to help out a fellow head-fi-er first...And maybe...Ill think about the big connectors...ill buy both...and make a few... >.<

after I decide which fits the ZVM better...ill decide which i use before I connect the 0.8mm silver wire...
 
Jun 26, 2007 at 1:20 AM Post #19 of 33
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Originally Posted by 1nf1n1ty /img/forum/go_quote.gif

after I decide which fits the ZVM better


The small one requires fabrication! It is a pain, because during the fabrication you can easily screw it up. The big one fits better, period. But if you'd like, buy both and experience it first hand
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Jun 26, 2007 at 2:10 AM Post #20 of 33
ya....ill experience first hand...it looks like i have to just bend two pins...or sand off something...neither are hard...but if the big one works...then that would be much better.
 
Jun 26, 2007 at 2:51 AM Post #21 of 33
Jun 26, 2007 at 3:07 AM Post #22 of 33
This thread has inspired me to make my own LOD for my ZVM. I've just recently ordered some supplies from Qables.

One quick question though, what exactly does the resistor do? I am guessing it prevents the screen from "Switching into A/V out mode" or something along those lines.
 
Jun 26, 2007 at 11:03 AM Post #23 of 33
Im pretty sure it allows the dock to be detected... because with out it...you wont get anything out of the LOD

and ya...one of the images works and the other doesnt...because what happens is that the one with the corners missing works and fits in the zvm the other doesnt...
 
Jun 26, 2007 at 1:43 PM Post #24 of 33
Jun 26, 2007 at 1:44 PM Post #25 of 33
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Originally Posted by sbyers77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
This thread has inspired me to make my own LOD for my ZVM. I've just recently ordered some supplies from Qables.

One quick question though, what exactly does the resistor do? I am guessing it prevents the screen from "Switching into A/V out mode" or something along those lines.


You can turn that feature off in the options...
 
Jun 27, 2007 at 3:57 AM Post #26 of 33
Alright...that was pointless to say what I said last night...

Its only a <5 min job of fabrication. and I have had my ZVM for so long that I couldn't care less if I had to bend something...and you can also sand/cut off with really great skill the part on the dock...

Ill figure it out...
 
Jun 29, 2007 at 1:42 AM Post #27 of 33
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Originally Posted by wgr73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
You can turn that feature off in the options...


Really? Do you mind telling me where, I dug through the options but did not find any such setting.

EDIT: Never mind, apparently you have to change video mode from "NTSC" (or "PAL") to "off" and it will not shut off the screen.
 
Jun 29, 2007 at 1:20 PM Post #28 of 33
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Originally Posted by wgr73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Both of those fit the zvm. The one that doesn't is the "slim" dock (unless you fabricate it).

And infinity, your correct. The resistor allows for the dock to be detected.


the slim dock fits the ZV:M Idk where you heard it doesn't.

and yes, the resister is there so the ZV:M detects the dock.
 
Jun 29, 2007 at 9:18 PM Post #29 of 33
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Originally Posted by soloz2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
the slim dock fits the ZV:M Idk where you heard it doesn't.

and yes, the resister is there so the ZV:M detects the dock.


It won't fit my zen. The slots on the bottom of the "slim-line" dock are spaced too far apart to fit properly in the grooves of the ZVM. I chizzled away at the grooves of the dock(brought them in closer to each other) until it fit...?!? Maybe mine is different
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Jul 1, 2007 at 7:19 PM Post #30 of 33
I got my Qables order yesterday, which I wasn't expecting for at least another week since it was sent standard international mail (I've had friends wait almost a month for a package to arrive from Europe). It was sent Monday arrived Saturday. I think that's pretty darn good for a shipment from The Netherlands to west coast USA!

I bought the slimline and the standard iPod dock connectors. The standard dock fits fine, but the slimline dock has trouble fitting into the player as wgr73 said:

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Originally Posted by wgr73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
It won't fit my zen. The slots on the bottom of the "slim-line" dock are spaced too far apart to fit properly in the grooves of the ZVM. I chizzled away at the grooves of the dock(brought them in closer to each other) until it fit...?!? Maybe mine is different
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I'm sure I can make it fit, but I think I like the look/feel of the other dock better, so I'll probably make my first cable with that connector.

I also got a couple of y-splits from Qables. These things are high quality and are gonna come in handy to make a professional looking... "Qable"
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