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[benpari]

so I just did this, and plugged it into my moniter, its a dell trinitron that is like 10 years old or something like that and it says something about it not being in the signal range or something like that....and I just realized I forgot to ground the audio...I better do that

[The N9ne]

QUOTE(liqwidsky @ Jun 19 2006, 12:47 AM)

I can't find any tutorials about wiring optical or spdif outputs on x-s... could you please provide a link to where you saw that?

Thanks

Easy enough.  If you want coax spdif

Pin 25 is Audio
Pin 27 is GND

if you want toslink

Pin 25 is Audio
Pin 27 is GND
Pin 29 is +5V

I just went with coax as it is easier to get the plugs in NZ for them than it is toslink. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[ptam91]

wait, im not sure on this, but, so would the regular video port work even with the vga thing installed??  like what would happen if i pluged the regular video in and the vga at the same time?

[Geirskogul]

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[twinski9909]

Does anyone actually have this mod polished off?

[Methadon]

QUOTE(twinski9909 @ Nov 12 2006, 11:08 PM)

Does anyone actually have this mod polished off?

 I'm in the process of doing it now. My Dremel needs to charge up, but I've got the VGA port wired and working. Got 2 RCA audio jacks wired, too (untested; should work). After I get everything mounted right, I'll make my cuts in the case. I'll post pics of a closed case with this mod when I finish, if you like.

 Quick question about the RCA ports: on each jack I have a small extention coming out the back (similar to each pin on the VGA female port), and piece of metal with a small hole that is perpindicular to the shape of the plug. This is where I wire my ground, correct? Also, does it have to be the audio ground? I would think any ground signal would do for this.

[G0t M4xx 21]

Yes, any ground will work. The audio ground and main ground are the same thing.

[Methadon]

I just re-assembled my box. Here's pics:

Back with VGA port, and Left & Right Audio Channels


Top of my console. See the awesome artwork


More awesome artwork

Next, I plan to add a composite video signal, as well as a switch, optical audio port, and headphone jack.

[G0t M4xx 21]

not bad, looks cool

I thought Meatwad was more reddish than that though

Oh well, Aqua Teen is a fucking awesome show, so props to you for that

[Methadon]

QUOTE(G0t M4xx 21 @ Nov 20 2006, 05:08 AM)

not bad, looks cool

I thought Meatwad was more reddish than that though

Oh well, Aqua Teen is a fucking awesome show, so props to you for that

 He is redder, but the material I gave the guy who did the art for me was all DSR rips of the new episodes, so the colors were a bit darker. Either way, it's good to have Meatwad a different gradient than Frylock on the top. I really like the eye as the power button.

[Methadon]

I got my switch wired up, case closed. Everything works fine. For anybody else who wants to do this, here's a quick wiring diagram to go by. Where you see pins circled, I'd recommend twisting the two wires you run from there around each other(for an easier time, and better results). G0tM4xx said it cuts down interference, so I assume they substitute a coil. The type of switch I used is a small 3 direction switch from Radio Shack (you've got questions, so do they). Way it works is top is VGA mode, bottom is Composite mode, and middle uses the MS A/V port (since I bought the HDTV cable, I'd assume just use it).

*** Also, ignore the YCR circle. I was originally going to put Component plugs on my box as well, but decided to simply keep the port (which will let the cable set the jumper for you). ***

(IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~enygma_ent/images/multiport.jpg)

The audio is completely optional. If you want an optical audio port (the light blue circle), it's fairly easy to wire. Twist the wires for this as well. If you're running multi audio outputs (like mine) where you want phono jacks (stereo), optical, and a headphone jack, keep the optical wires to just the optical port, but you can run one set of left channel and one set of right channel wires, and jumper the ports to headphone jack.

This post has been edited by Methadon: Nov 21 2006, 12:20 AM

[REDMODS]

i stole my headphone jack from an old CD player, works fine... but its ungodly quiet I know there should be some way to wire up a knob... I just need a push in the right direction. BTW VGA works awesome, props on the tut.

[360Guru]

QUOTE(Methadon @ Nov 19 2006, 07:50 PM)

I just re-assembled my box. Here's pics:
(IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~enygma_ent/images/xback.jpg)
Back with VGA port, and Left & Right Audio Channels

(IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~enygma_ent/images/top.jpg)
Top of my console. See the awesome artwork (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~enygma_ent/images/faceplate.jpg)
More awesome artwork (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Next, I plan to add a composite video signal, as well as a switch, optical audio port, and headphone jack.
(IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~enygma_ent/images/plans.jpg)

Dude...sorry but that's an eyesore....

[Navillos]

MEATWAD GETS ALL THE HONEYS SEE!! sweet case dude. why did you cut it though, who cares about dvd window bullshit. oh meatwad is alittle redish brown too. it just needs a little touch up here or there then a clear coat to seal it.

This post has been edited by Navillos: Dec 15 2006, 10:43 PM

[360Guru]

On the "corresponding grounds" on the VGA port, do they have to come from the bottom of the mobo or can I just use any ground source? With the way I wired the wires, I can only get 3 ground points from under the video port instead of the 5 I need.