Another TV-out diy guide simple

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Originally Posted by evilpeople

I just tested this and it does indeed work. I just used my old iPod video cable. Instead of pulling pin 4, though, I opened the box (easy with a small flat head screwdriver) and cut the BLUE wire coming from the connector. That way, I can add a switch later if I want and have it both ways! Since the blue wire is pin 4, either way will work. Good find!

I can verify that the blue wire does indeed determine if a headset is plugged in or not. I cut mine and then carefully spliced each of the cut ends. I added on some thin wire I had laying around to each of the cut ends and used a hot glue gun to keep everything from moving as well as add insulation against shorts. I then made a small hole on the side of the casing and ran the wires out. I had to use superglue to put the top of the case back on as it wouldn't stay on without it.

If I plug in a headset and have the two wires I ran out connected, it sees the headset. If they are not connected, no headset is seen.

Unfortunately, I don't have a 4 pin jack to plug in, but I'll get one in the next day or so. I might add on a switch at some point as well.

NOTE: If you plan on cutting the wire and want to add some wire to it, I would suggest you remove the yellowish tape around the wire bundle coming in to the box, so you have more of the blue wire exposed to work with. Just make sure you use something to insulate it after removing it.

EDIT: I had a switch laying around that I connected and it worked at toggling the headphone detection on/off. It's a large switch that I won't be using for this, but it was more for testing.

EDIT2: I still don't have a video cable, but I tried plugging in a 2.5mm 4 pole headset/w mic just to see if I would get the video icon. I did not, but I think it might be due to the ROM I am using. I am using Juggalo's and I wonder if he didn't put the video output drivers in.

EDIT3: Looks like the Juggalo ROM doesn't have the TV software. If you have a ROM missing it, install the attached file.

Below is a picture of a 4 pole 3.5mm cable for anyone interested.