Custom iPod Mini

[next362]

I am thinking about getting a iPod Mini, you know those old ones, and modding it. First replacing the Microdrive with a 8gb or 16gb CF card. Then anodizing the Aluminum to either an original color or a design of some type. Neither mod is difficult, and the best part about the CF card is that as memory prices drop I can take the old card and use it

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[c0nsumer]

You shouldn't have trouble getting 12VDC at 2A from an old PC power supply. It'll be nicely protected, too... just in case.

[next362]

Like I said electrically retarded (possibly because I have been electrocuted so many times [4 and counting] by 110vac). What lines to I want to run to the anode and cathode from the ATX Power Supply?

[c0nsumer]

First off, if you don't have a multimeter, go buy one. :) Then learn to use it by shoving the probes into things. (Wall sockets, etc.) Then you can poke around and see what to use, confirm things, etc.

This here should tell you what lines to use: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molex_connector#Disk_drive_connector_.28AMP_Commercial_MATE-N-LOK.29

Just check the wires once in a while to be sure they aren't getting warm. If you draw too much current through them they *will* get hot and possibly cause a fire.

I was just reading that article you linked to, and anode goes to +, cathode to - (ground). However, they are talking about a current draw of 5A - 10A. I don't think you'll get that off a PC power supply. I would imagine you'll also want the multimeter to be connected inline with the power supply so that you can see how much current is being drawn, too.

[next362]

The power he is using is way too much for what I need, and I thought it was anode - and cathode +... I will check it agian, frst I need a Mini I suppose.

Thanks for the tips.