thedude2004 Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: Xbox v1.2 & 1.4 Modded: SID 2.0
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:30 am Post subject: just had another idea for a unique mod
This is one for you adamant solderers (and probably a pcb etcher too as this would have to be made from scratch)
I'v got a design for a circuit that would make led's pulse left and right (ala knightrider) that basicly includes a 555 astable timer, a decoded decade counter and 5 or 10 led's and it runs automaticly so long as it has power.
My idea is to compact it so it fits into the dvd tray facia (im using a crystal xbox but it could be done on black with a bit more drilling)
My question is this, for a power supply i was wanting to run wires from the hard drive and connect them to metal strips that would run parallel to the tray on the right hand side of the dvd, fixed to the outer case. I would then run similar strips on the facia which in turn would be soldered to the pcb. Theoretically when the drive is closed the strips will make contact and power will flow through the pcb and back to the ground but i was just wondering if there were any issues over running wires / metal here and also how much of the inside of the facia can be removed without causing it to be loose
Also what is the lowest profile led's I can buy? having a work area of only 13 x 9 x 125 mm does not allow a lot of space for oversized components
any help anyone could offer would be most appreciated
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StaticMind Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: v1.0 Modded: softmodded through mech
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:36 am Post subject:
its already been done. i will give u the link in a bit _________________ Xbox v1.0
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TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: v1.0 Modded: softmodded through mech
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:16 pm Post subject:
I've seen what you are trying to do.
They are called circuit chasers....
There's a guy over at another forum selling them for about 10.00 (12 LED Chaser)...the last I checked that was the price..
I wanted to use one for a firemans Xbox. I wanted to get a raised painted jewel of some sort so it looked a spinning red light rolling around on top of a firetruck.
I'll see if I can dig up his email so you can get some technical info from him.
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Scourge Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Nov 08, 2004 Posts: 571 Location: Georgia, USA
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 5:52 pm Post subject:
As for the metal strip thing I would get a N.O, type miniature pushbutton switch instead.
Over time the metal surface of the contacts would get dirty or corroded, because for it to work you would have to -not- insualte that metal surface. _________________ -Scourge "Rx = +/_\"
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thedude2004 Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: Xbox v1.2 & 1.4 Modded: SID 2.0
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:59 pm Post subject:
MG is the circuit you are talking about very basic? like one chip that just has power input and a loada sequential outputs? if so then its ideal, it simpler than 555 -> 4017 combo
as for the pushbutton switch what use is that? i need power to flo to the board without the hassel of using batteries or running wires along the tray, the strip would supply power when the drive is closed and it doesnt matter about when the drive is open cos it not often. _________________ XBOX v1.4
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Blue Controller ports
12v 80mm Clear Fan
Stock eject with 50/50 mod
Decals from GCSkins
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: Xbox v1.2 & 1.4 Modded: SID 2.0
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:18 am Post subject:
I've never personally seen the circuits. By the time the guy got all his materials together I had the machine finished and shipped away. _________________ Good Deals: Death@Hand, funkydopenloven, StaticMind, Slamscaper, PorscheXboxter
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Scourge Xbox-HQ Freak
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject:
A Normally open switch put against where the tray closes will make it so that power flows through the circuit when the tray is closed. Mount the button so that the edge of the tray pushes it down.
Im telling you, the metal strip will work, but dont expect it to work so well about 2-3 months later, think switches, not exposed metal.
Just a tip from someone who has been there. _________________ -Scourge "Rx = +/_\"
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thedude2004 Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: Xbox v1.2 & 1.4 Modded: SID 2.0
Joined: Mar 02, 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Liverpool, UK
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:19 pm Post subject:
no i understand about the switch, what i meant was where will the power actually come from?
I want to power it from the xbox psu not batteries
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: Xbox v1.2 & 1.4 Modded: SID 2.0
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 4:41 pm Post subject:
The circut chaser that I was talking about powers up from the PSU. It has molex connectors so you can piggy back off of the power connector you place into the HD.
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thedude2004 Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: Xbox v1.2 & 1.4 Modded: SID 2.0
Joined: Mar 02, 2005 Posts: 106 Location: Liverpool, UK
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 11:16 pm Post subject:
hmm, interesting, that suggests its commercial, il try some more googleing
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