Post by kwthom on Jan 17, 2015 23:42:04 GMT
Waldo has posted this a few times, here's one example:
Waldo's 5 pin to 3.5mm adapter
I saw one of those factory, off-the-shelf adapters for $60 for the first time not long ago. Recalling this image, and having some time to kill this afternoon...
Shown with 3.5mm cable to earpieces attached...
Shown without 3.5mm cable attached...
Three tricks that you need to be cautious about if you choose to do this, that I found out:
(1) If you have other devices in line (Hollsco GPS Input, Mic-Mutes, etc.), there's a LOT of connections, really, really close in that (small) abyss under that left pocket. Constantly check to make sure all channels are working - and that your cabling doesn't inadvertently disconnect as you reattach everything (DAMHIK!)
(2) The 'piggyback' method of splicing into the connector that Waldo shows with his image. I think he describes it a bit better on his web pages, but essentially, you're jamming another contact on the back-side of the contact, where it's crimped. You need to make sure that it's not going to come loose; I've actually tied each of my piggy-backed wires, with soldered contacts (I used a couple of leads from electronic components I had here...) to the adjacent wire. I didn't get a picture, but it's a simple clove hitch, using a lightly waxed cord - or even dental floss that I tied each added wire to the original wire about 1/8" - 1/4" away from the contact. The whole works was shoved cautiously back into the boot for protection.
Yes, to do this properly, one would buy a set of contacts; and re-crimp both wires needed onto one contact, and replace in the connector shell...just copying his technique.
(3) Ideally, the 3.5mm extension cable you'll buy to sacrifice for this will have a bit of thickness; mine ended up with three 26 ga wires, which worked well. This was small enough to fit in the cut-out area without having to modify the shroud or the box.
If, and when the 3.5mm jack goes bad, no problem, replace the entire cable assembly with another.
Total time - about two hours, with the proper tools and supplies available...total cost - $7 for a 8' long extension cord that's used for 3.5mm stereo connections. Only a 3'/1m cable is needed, my local Radio Shack didn't have any that short.
Waldo's 5 pin to 3.5mm adapter
I saw one of those factory, off-the-shelf adapters for $60 for the first time not long ago. Recalling this image, and having some time to kill this afternoon...
Shown with 3.5mm cable to earpieces attached...
Shown without 3.5mm cable attached...
Three tricks that you need to be cautious about if you choose to do this, that I found out:
(1) If you have other devices in line (Hollsco GPS Input, Mic-Mutes, etc.), there's a LOT of connections, really, really close in that (small) abyss under that left pocket. Constantly check to make sure all channels are working - and that your cabling doesn't inadvertently disconnect as you reattach everything (DAMHIK!)
(2) The 'piggyback' method of splicing into the connector that Waldo shows with his image. I think he describes it a bit better on his web pages, but essentially, you're jamming another contact on the back-side of the contact, where it's crimped. You need to make sure that it's not going to come loose; I've actually tied each of my piggy-backed wires, with soldered contacts (I used a couple of leads from electronic components I had here...) to the adjacent wire. I didn't get a picture, but it's a simple clove hitch, using a lightly waxed cord - or even dental floss that I tied each added wire to the original wire about 1/8" - 1/4" away from the contact. The whole works was shoved cautiously back into the boot for protection.
Yes, to do this properly, one would buy a set of contacts; and re-crimp both wires needed onto one contact, and replace in the connector shell...just copying his technique.
(3) Ideally, the 3.5mm extension cable you'll buy to sacrifice for this will have a bit of thickness; mine ended up with three 26 ga wires, which worked well. This was small enough to fit in the cut-out area without having to modify the shroud or the box.
If, and when the 3.5mm jack goes bad, no problem, replace the entire cable assembly with another.
Total time - about two hours, with the proper tools and supplies available...total cost - $7 for a 8' long extension cord that's used for 3.5mm stereo connections. Only a 3'/1m cable is needed, my local Radio Shack didn't have any that short.