Best DIY Video Cable! (Best $3.50 You've Ever Spent!)

[kyrumo]

I perfer to go and buy 1

[chronster]

Originally Posted by kyrumo

I perfer to go and buy 1

Did you get your hands on an "official" one? If you could do a image comparison of the two (DIY method vs prefab) I'd thank you

[Hot0m]

What is the easiest way to open up the black rectangular section in order to cut the blue wire?

[chronster]

Originally Posted by Hot0m

What is the easiest way to open up the black rectangular section in order to cut the blue wire?

I used a box cutter. I wedged it into the middle of the two pieces, then twisted it slightly. After trying to get it to snap back on, it snapped on fine, but it was much easier to remove it a second time so I used super glue to keep it shut.

[Hot0m]

Originally Posted by chronster

I used a box cutter. I wedged it into the middle of the two pieces, then twisted it slightly. After trying to get it to snap back on, it snapped on fine, but it was much easier to remove it a second time so I used super glue to keep it shut.

Thank you Chronster, your advice worked like a charm. I was able to split it, cut the blue wire and it tested working. It has a decent picture for what its worth. I printed the pinout as reference and used clear tape to seal it around the housing to keep it together.

[PolloLoco]

Actually I don't think there's a reason to remove the tape, the modded adapters retain all their features. If you hack the adapter that came with your phone - you DO retain headset AND headphone use so long as you close out the video out program (without choosing NTSC or PAL).

I used tape to cover pin 4 of my adapter, and was able to watch videos on my TV. But also - when I closed out the "video out" program at the PAL/NTSC screen (top right button, then close it in running programs) - I could then successfully connect a wired headset. I used a 2.5mm headset and held a conversation with my roommate.

I think this is great news, so you don't have to add a switch or pay $40 to an ebay scammer who has. The adapter should retain all it's functionality. Hopefully if others can confirm - there's no reason NOT to modify your stock adapter.

[isangmahal]

I actually tried OP's idea and it works wonderfully with the 3.5mm camcorder to RCA cables that my father had lying around his house, though the video out is the red while audio was the yellow and white.

I was wondering if that would affect it much since whenever I play an episode of Heroes through this mod, the screen flickers blue in Core Player. Though it doesn't flicker with Youtube, it flickers very noticeably with Core Player.

[Darkjedi]

Originally Posted by isangmahal

I actually tried OP's idea and it works wonderfully with the 3.5mm camcorder to RCA cables that my father had lying around his house, though the video out is the red while audio was the yellow and white.

I was wondering if that would affect it much since whenever I play an episode of Heroes through this mod, the screen flickers blue in Core Player. Though it doesn't flicker with Youtube, it flickers very noticeably with Core Player.

I've heard thats an issue with CorePlayer, try using TCPMP. When I used TCPMP to play some videos I didn't notice any blue flickering. The only thing is that the black levels are a bit higher than normal so everything seems brighter than it should. Theres no setting that I know of to change brightness on the TP end except in the player or the TV.

[yourborfrombk]

word that is goood i just did it an im happy as ever i wish it was that easy to get the fm radio to work lol

[thestick00]

Thanks sent. I was planning on doing another mod involving cutting the wire, but I was NOT about to do it until i had a second adapter with which to play with. I took your advice and my cables came in the male. Broke out some electrical tape I had (millions of uses) and a trusty razor blade. Within about 2 mins I had perfect audio and video on my TV. No Fuss No Muss. Thanks a bunch. This will come in handy very soon. I may try the other mod if I ever get another adapter from sprint, but this is more than okay for now. SO EASY. Thanks again.