APC40 Internals ... considering a mod :D
APC40 Internals ... considering a mod :D Posted on: 20.12.2011 by Rolanda Clodfelder Anyone got any photos ? considering an internal USB hub & Soundcard mod for my one where I'd be utilizing the foot pedal jacks as i/o's and adding a front 1/4' for headphones. Already have a hub to to use, although everything of course is based on having enough space. Reason for modding: Less to plug in and, well because :P Question though, any recommendations for shielding the sound card ? And yes I know I could take mine apart ... but its not with me right now Cheers | |
Rolanda Clodfelder 20.12.2011 | Anyone got any photos ? considering an internal USB hub & Soundcard mod for my one where I'd be utilizing the foot pedal jacks as i/o's and adding a front 1/4' for headphones. Already have a hub to to use, although everything of course is based on having enough space. Reason for modding: Less to plug in and, well because :P Question though, any recommendations for shielding the sound card ? And yes I know I could take mine apart ... but its not with me right now Cheers |
Rolanda Clodfelder 20.12.2011 | For the APC80, I'm guessing just the hub would do the trick for starters and just a case of resoldering the USB connectors for the APC's to 2 or the usb ports on the hub board directly. I'm guessing its possible to put a powered hub inside the APC80 and connect a single PSU if you use a 5amp PSU (instead of 2x2amp) and 7ohm resistor going to the hub, which "I believe" gives you 5v @ 1amp for hub powering to plug in other gear, shouldn't be too difficult. ** edit ***sourcing the PSU might be difficult perhaps **edit** CCTV cameras use 12v 5amp @ around $20 or less a piece. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Power-Supply-Adapter-Balance-Charger/dp/B0026SUMNY"]Amazon.com: 12v 5a Dc Power Supply Adapter for Cctv Balance Charger: Toys & Games@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410Qu7nbkiL.@@AMEPARAM@@410Qu7nbkiL[/ame] Confirmation anyone if that sounds about right ? :P ... any takers |
Lilliana Perris 20.12.2011 | Damn....this is NEEDED! Its horrible having to plug the APC80 in.....HUGE mission. I believe i need to consider this too. |
Leeanna Ayla 20.12.2011 | Make sure to take some pics. |
Rolanda Clodfelder 20.12.2011 | Cheers, yep had a peek at it, looks like there's probably enough space in there... guess I'll wait till I'm back with mine and pull it apart. Any thoughts on shielding ? ... seen a few peeps modding their internal sound cards with art board + foil ... or foil+foam, reckon it'd do the trick ? |
Leeanna Ayla 20.12.2011 | Check out CTRLD's APC 80 build vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lD1rL-ions |
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