Here's how...You will need:
- 1x Apple iPod Dock connector ('fat' type) - http://www.qables.com
- 1x Stereo Minijack (small pcb type) - www.ebay.co.uk Item number: 280275327157
- 1x DPDT micro switch (Product Code: SWT7) - http://www.totalrobots.com
- 2x M1.6 x 4mm bolts and M1.6 nuts - www.ebay.co.uk Item number: 270403381138 and Item number: 270403382239
- Lid of metal can from a tin opener for the switch holder
- Small rubber feet or similar sticky backed 1.5mm to 2mm thick rubber or plastic to press minijack in place - http://www.maplin.co.uk (FE32K)
- 0.7 dia thick wires (as thin as possible you can find)
- 1mm, 1.5mm and 2.5mm drill bits
- Soldering iron
- Tweezers
- Dremel or similar
- Multimeter
- Electrical tape
- Needle files
- Helping hands and magnifiying glass
- A steady hand and alot of patience!!!
- Take apart the iPod Dock Connector.
- Remove all the pins of the dock. I cut mine short for more room, but I didnt really need to, it made soldering more difficult too!
- Solder the wires to the pins. Try to keep all solder on the top edge otherwise they'll touch being so close together. To find out which pins, go here. The ones you want are pins 2 to 6. Look at the second to last picture in this tutorial to have a better look.
- Use the pdf to print the guides. Get it here. Open the toolbar and download it. Drill the holes in the bottom part of the dock.
- File or grind down the pins on the minijack down to the body but DONT TOUCH the plastic legs.
- Also cut out the metal strip from a clean metal can from the can-opener. Bend to shape, drill the 1.5mm holes and cover center part with electrical tape.
- File down a circle shape on the top of the bottom part so the screw can sit flat against the top.
- Assemble the switch parts so its all screwed in. Make it nice and snug!
- Solder the wires to the minijack.
- Put a small piece of ~2mm thick rubber strip under the minijack (this is to hold it in place when the casings are put together.
- Now start soldering all the wires up using the pinouts in the image. Double check shorts with a multimeter.
- When done, assemble casings. Check for pinched wires. May need a fair bit of pressure to close up.
- FIN
19 comments:
Looks totally sweet! I'm doing a similar project right now; aren't the pins for line in/out pins 1-6 on the male dock connector's internal pins? I got my info from this page: http://nuxx.net/wiki/iPod_Dock_Connector
I used a different pinout but cant seem to find the site. I think it was reversed on theirs for some reason. Have changed it on the blog to make it the same as most other sites now. Cheers.
Wow, I'm so amazed with all your technological know-how. Thanks for providing us a wonderful resource!
Good Going. I looked everywhere in the internet tubes for this...But why did you put a switch in? Mine will have TWO connectors, one for in and for out. Thank you!
"Mine will have TWO connectors..." Good luck getting it to fit! No, seriously, what kind of connector are you going to use? I used a switch due to lack of space in the ipod connector.
Does it need a preamp when recording?
Does it need a preamp when recording?
Yes, you will for microphones. The adapter works perfect for line in/out.
This looks like a really good project. I have the plug for the phone but the 3.5 mm minijack and switch are no longer there. Would you know of another supplier of these? Thanks
Would you know of another supplier of these?
I had a look around on ebay, I think this will do for theminijack. (Item no: 130369034662). The link for the switch still works so should be ok to get from there. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the info! Works great! Is there supposed to be audio at the headphone for monitoring the recording? The recording is fine, but the headphones are silent.
Hello
very interesting.
do you know if this will work on iPhone 2g or 3gs?
can't find a straight answer on the web. someone says that you need an extra wire connected to tell iPhone that there is in fact a line in connected now but can't find any info.
thank you
>>do you know if this will work on iPhone 2g or 3gs?
It should do. I think you have to set the iphone to airport mode or something. Ill look into it as I dont have one to test with. Thanks.
>>The recording is fine, but the headphones are silent.
Apparently thats normal sadly. A rockbox limitation I think. :( See here http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php/topic,9244.15.html
>>do you know if this will work on iPhone 2g or 3gs?
Looks like you need to add a resister to some pins, see the forum here: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/308093/does-anyone-have-the-iphone-lod-pinout/150
Seems to be bit of a debate about exactly which value resister to use tho!
Thank you for the link :)
I will be trying this over the weekend and test it on the iphone 2g and 3gs
will post the result next week ;)
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im doing this similar without the switch i will have a 1/4 inch jack in and a 3.5 out with 2 separate plugs this should work?? right
@im doing this similar without the switch
I dont see why not. As long as the 1/4" jack has line in levels it should be fine. Cheers.
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