. slides/001.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I decided to use the existing wire for a couple of reasons. The pins used on the internal 9 pin molex kk connector are crimped with a not so common tool. I decided to use the existing wire for a couple of reasons. The pins used on the internal 9 pin molex kk connector are crimped with a not so common tool. slides/001.jpg slides/002.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I was going to use cat5 cable for the internal but the female molex kk connectors I got were too big to fit into the 9 pin connector. I was going to use cat5 cable for the internal but the female molex kk connectors I got were too big to fit into the 9 pin connector. slides/002.jpg slides/003.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I also thought of using a RJ-45 connector (as found in network cards) inside the pod housing, but there is not enough room inside. I also thought of using a RJ-45 connector (as found in network cards) inside the pod housing, but there is not enough room inside. slides/003.jpg slides/004.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I also thought of putting the connector on the outside and using epoxy to secure the connector. I had a right angle connector I pulled from a card. I also thought of putting the connector on the outside and using epoxy to secure the connector. I had a right angle connector I pulled from a card. slides/004.jpg slides/005.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The right angle connector I found had the pins exposed on the back side, didnt want to risk it making contact with metal. The right angle connector I found had the pins exposed on the back side, didnt want to risk it making contact with metal. slides/005.jpg slides/006.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I may still mod the pod with an external right angle connector, if I can find a suitable piece. I may still mod the pod with an external right angle connector, if I can find a suitable piece. slides/006.jpg slides/007.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The final product. The final product. slides/007.jpg slides/008.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 slides/008.jpg slides/009.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 8 pins in the connector, the pod had 7 wires, counting the shielding. 8 pins in the connector, the pod had 7 wires, counting the shielding. slides/009.jpg slides/010.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 There are 8 pins, the bottom 3 large is the shield/ground connector. There are 8 pins, the bottom 3 large is the shield/ground connector. slides/010.jpg slides/011.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 After thought: I would not of totally removed the DIN connector, keep these pins protruding, you'll see why later. After thought: I would not of totally removed the DIN connector, keep these pins protruding, you'll see why later. slides/011.jpg slides/012.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Top row is ordered as so. PIN 1 X X 6 Bottom row: PIN 2 3 4 5 X = Not used Top row is ordered as so. PIN 1 X X 6 Bottom row: PIN 2 3 4 5 X = Not used slides/012.jpg slides/013.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fom top left corner, DIN hole 1 2 3 4 5 6, as listed in diagram in klipsch forums posted by Amy Unger. Thanks Amy. (she posted the male DIN, this is the corresponding female DIN) Fom top left corner, DIN hole 1 2 3 4 5 6, as listed in diagram in klipsch forums posted by Amy Unger. Thanks Amy. (she posted the male DIN, this is the corresponding female DIN) slides/013.jpg slides/014.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 My testing strategy. My testing strategy. slides/014.jpg slides/015.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I just ran some voltage through each hole and used a multimeter to figure out the layout on the board. I just ran some voltage through each hole and used a multimeter to figure out the layout on the board. slides/015.jpg slides/016.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 slides/016.jpg slides/017.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 GREEN BLACK BROWN XXXXX ORANGE RED YELLOW SHIELD/GND XXXXX = not used GREEN BLACK BROWN XXXXX ORANGE RED YELLOW SHIELD/GND XXXXX = not used slides/017.jpg slides/018.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I mimic'd the order from the internal 9 pin molex. Dont need to use the brown, but I crimped it on for kicks. I mimic'd the order from the internal 9 pin molex. Dont need to use the brown, but I crimped it on for kicks. slides/018.jpg slides/019.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Before total disassembly. Before total disassembly. slides/019.jpg slides/020.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Things are going to start to get ugly. Things are going to start to get ugly. slides/020.jpg slides/021.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I used a utility knife to cut through this adhesive. I used a utility knife to cut through this adhesive. slides/021.jpg slides/022.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Tried to pry it up with a flat head screwdriver. Just ended up scratching the plate. Tried to pry it up with a flat head screwdriver. Just ended up scratching the plate. slides/022.jpg slides/023.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The glue used is not totally brittle, or soft like silicon. The glue used is not totally brittle, or soft like silicon. slides/023.jpg slides/024.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I used a small scissor to cut through where it would reach. I used a small scissor to cut through where it would reach. slides/024.jpg slides/025.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The white stuff is some type anti-conductive compound. Slightly tacky. The white stuff is some type anti-conductive compound. Slightly tacky. slides/025.jpg slides/026.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Not the straightest cuts, but it is snug. I suggest using a scroll saw. Not the straightest cuts, but it is snug. I suggest using a scroll saw. slides/026.jpg slides/027.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I used a dremel to cut the plate. The plate is aluminum. I did have to thin it out on the edges so the keystone jack would fit. I used a dremel to cut the plate. The plate is aluminum. I did have to thin it out on the edges so the keystone jack would fit. slides/027.jpg slides/028.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 You can see where I thinned out the plate on the side of the jack. You can see where I thinned out the plate on the side of the jack. slides/028.jpg slides/029.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I should of left the pins stick out, but it might of come loose when trying to remove the DIN connector. I would of used a shielded RJ-45 here. I should of left the pins stick out, but it might of come loose when trying to remove the DIN connector. I would of used a shielded RJ-45 here. slides/029.jpg slides/030.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Unless you area master at soldering, either leave the pins or do what I did. Unless you area master at soldering, either leave the pins or do what I did. slides/030.jpg slides/031.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This is cat5 cable. I stripped and tinned the tips. You gotta tin if you want it to solder nicely. This is cat5 cable. I stripped and tinned the tips. You gotta tin if you want it to solder nicely. slides/031.jpg slides/032.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I was trying to connect to the existing solder points. I should of just exposed more wire and soldered to where it leads on the board. I was trying to connect to the existing solder points. I should of just exposed more wire and soldered to where it leads on the board. slides/032.jpg slides/033.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Yes, I suck at soldering. Yes, I suck at soldering. slides/033.jpg slides/034.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 My fix. The wire gauge is too big for this application, should of extended more of the cat5 cable out. lesson learned My fix. The wire gauge is too big for this application, should of extended more of the cat5 cable out. lesson learned slides/034.jpg slides/035.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I layed it close to the board so I could use some silicon to keep it secured more. I layed it close to the board so I could use some silicon to keep it secured more. slides/035.jpg slides/036.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 "use sparingly" hahaha, hell with that, you dont want to redo this mess. "use sparingly" hahaha, hell with that, you dont want to redo this mess. slides/036.jpg slides/037.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Lay it on thick! I even filled in the keystone jack. Lay it on thick! I even filled in the keystone jack. slides/037.jpg slides/038.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The location I chose worked out good. I should of used a shielded RJ-45 and squared out the existing hole. The location I chose worked out good. I should of used a shielded RJ-45 and squared out the existing hole. slides/038.jpg slides/039.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I'm going to find a plastic cap to fill in this hole. If you notice, I also applied a generous amount f silicon to the wires in the hole. This is where the cat5 cable connects to the board. I'm going to find a plastic cap to fill in this hole. If you notice, I also applied a generous amount f silicon to the wires in the hole. This is where the cat5 cable connects to the board. slides/039.jpg slides/040.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Scuff marks are caused from a shakey dremel hand. Scuff marks are caused from a shakey dremel hand. slides/040.jpg slides/041.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Testing the unit, this coupler is not the greatest, but it works. Testing the unit, this coupler is not the greatest, but it works. slides/041.jpg slides/042.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I want to find a right angle cat5 cable/connector. I want to find a right angle cat5 cable/connector. slides/042.jpg slides/043.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Testing, the green light is on, sound is good. All systems go. Next mod is to replace the power cord with a right angle cord, same as the one used in computer systems. All wires can be removed from the sub box. Testing, the green light is on, sound is good. All systems go. Next mod is to replace the power cord with a right angle cord, same as the one used in computer systems. All wires can be removed from the sub box. slides/043.jpg slides/044.jpg Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:21 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The cable tied in the red velcro is a input cable connected to a 15ft mini stereo jack, which in turn is connected to a mini stereo to RCA cable, which is then connected to my TV. I use this system for my bedroom. Which is why I wanted to use a long cat5 cable to put the sub anywhere I wanted. The cable tied in the red velcro is a input cable connected to a 15ft mini stereo jack, which in turn is connected to a mini stereo to RCA cable, which is then connected to my TV. I use this system for my bedroom. Which is why I wanted to use a long cat5 cable to put the sub anywhere I wanted. slides/044.jpg