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With unemployment and my boredom at an all time high, Today I decided to start a small project to keep me sane. I wanted to listen to the music on my phone but I wanted the ability to move around. My stereo system provided the source. however it unfortunately had only composite inputs. What to do? Well with some very basic knowledge of audio spare wires and no money I decided to make the adapter myself.
Moving on What we need to do first is gauge size. How long do you want it to be? with that in mind cut your headphone wire to that length. AKA the buds/cans off we want just the wire and 3.5mm jack.
Now we need to take the composite wire. Now you can use both white and red to make it easy. or just take a single wire and cut it in half. I recommend the latter. With our wires cut make sure the end is clean.
Now take your razor blade and cut down the center of the wire starting at the cut end.
On the headphone side both wires will contain 2 for a total of 4. Green/copper // Red/Copper. Green side is the left channel. Red wire is right channel. the copper wires are ground. Take off about 1/4" on both and peel the rubber down so we have some separation.
With that done lets move on to the composite ends. We will be doing the same thing as before. With the composite you will notice their is a wire inside a wire(ception) the outer layer of copper wire is ground. The small wire on the inside is signal. Both need to be stripped and stranded. cut back access wire coat to make the splice process easy.
With both wires done now we have to work on an invisible problem. The problem being the red and green 3.5mm wires are "enameled" That means the wires are coated. and therefor simple twisting them together wont work. instead we are going to burn it. With the wires twisted and separated grab a lighter and light the copper on fire. The enamel will move like a fuse if you light the end. i burn it a few seconds until the copper glows just to be safe. do this to both the ground and colored wires. but REMEMBER which one is which.
With that done lets get to splicing them together. remember green is left red is right for concerning audio channels. Splice the red to right signal on the composite line. Then twist green to left signal on the composite line. Then do the respective grounds. Make sure they are TIGHT. but dont over do it or you will tear the wire this is thin copper after all.
With that done tape off the wires. I personally did each pair individually and then the set. for a total of 3 layers on each wire channel.
Now remember it may be a good idea to twist and TEST before putting the tape on. After you have done so with any luck
Shit works mint!
Enjoy!!
Components list
- Razor Blade
- A composite wire R/W/Y doesnt matter any color will do we only need one and just about all of us have a spare set.
- Bic Lighter (if your like me and cant find your soldering iron)
- Electrical tape preferred but not required, any type will do.
- Wire cutters/scissors or anything to cut a "clean" wire.
- Old/dead/disposable headphones or 3.5mm jack
Moving on What we need to do first is gauge size. How long do you want it to be? with that in mind cut your headphone wire to that length. AKA the buds/cans off we want just the wire and 3.5mm jack.
Now we need to take the composite wire. Now you can use both white and red to make it easy. or just take a single wire and cut it in half. I recommend the latter. With our wires cut make sure the end is clean.
Now take your razor blade and cut down the center of the wire starting at the cut end.
On the headphone side both wires will contain 2 for a total of 4. Green/copper // Red/Copper. Green side is the left channel. Red wire is right channel. the copper wires are ground. Take off about 1/4" on both and peel the rubber down so we have some separation.
With that done lets move on to the composite ends. We will be doing the same thing as before. With the composite you will notice their is a wire inside a wire(ception) the outer layer of copper wire is ground. The small wire on the inside is signal. Both need to be stripped and stranded. cut back access wire coat to make the splice process easy.
With both wires done now we have to work on an invisible problem. The problem being the red and green 3.5mm wires are "enameled" That means the wires are coated. and therefor simple twisting them together wont work. instead we are going to burn it. With the wires twisted and separated grab a lighter and light the copper on fire. The enamel will move like a fuse if you light the end. i burn it a few seconds until the copper glows just to be safe. do this to both the ground and colored wires. but REMEMBER which one is which.
With that done lets get to splicing them together. remember green is left red is right for concerning audio channels. Splice the red to right signal on the composite line. Then twist green to left signal on the composite line. Then do the respective grounds. Make sure they are TIGHT. but dont over do it or you will tear the wire this is thin copper after all.
With that done tape off the wires. I personally did each pair individually and then the set. for a total of 3 layers on each wire channel.
Now remember it may be a good idea to twist and TEST before putting the tape on. After you have done so with any luck
Shit works mint!
Enjoy!!
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