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[BlackCH]

Update 06/04/2011

This are the cables Im making:

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...and the cable in place:
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They're about 70cm long, all-covered with black nylon braided sleeve, with the apple 18 pin connector in one end and standard ATX firewire, audio, USB, power button and led connectors in the other.

Each cable is tested before shipping. If your motherboard doesnt have on-board firewire (AKA IEEE 1394) ask me to include a ground jumper (it doesnt cost extra money). You'll need this jumper for the cable to work properly.

Z68 and Z77 Gigabyte boards will need an Audio Jumper to activate the front audio connector. Users with these boards please request it (it wont be included if you dont).

They cost 25€ a piece + 5€ for traceable shipping (30€ total). Cables are shipped from Spain.
I accept Paypal  or international bank transfer. Please make sure you add your shipping address and your InsanelyMac's nickname with your payment.

If you want one drop me a message here in the forum! Alternatively, you can contact me through my blog. There I also host pictures of some of my mods, useful links, etc

IMPORTANT:
The cable is compatible with this front panel board (present in all G5 models except the "Late 2005" G5):
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Apple 922-5979, 630-4805, 820-1560. PowerMac G5 Front Panel Board

Make sure you have a similar one (there are a few more serial numbers for the same board). An easy way to check without taking the board out is to look for the 18 pin connector on the board (black square conector on the right of the picture). This connector is visible without the need of removing the board.

The solution for those who have the "Late 2005 G5" cases and want to use this cable would be to replace the front panel board with one from an earlier G5 model. It fits perfectly as the case's holes for the ports and screws are the same.

Once you extract the front panel board on the late 2005 G5 you'll end up with this (photo by rekd):
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You'll need to unscrew those two tabs/inserts, and then the old model board will fit perfectly. The G5 front board replacement (Apple 922-5979, 630-4805, 820-1560) can be puchased at ebay or some other online shops.

Edited by BlackCH, 13 May 2013 - 10:22 AM.

[tha_toadman]

Damn! I'm in the U.S.

[BlackCH]

tha_toadman, on Jun 25 2010, 04:57 PM, said:

Damn! I'm in the U.S.

Its not a problem as long as the package goes with tracking

[enjoyfebruary]

Good luck!

[tha_toadman]

Ok. Can you give me an idea of what we're talking for shipping?

*Sounds like the torch has been passed*

[BlackCH]

dontthroworanges, on Jun 25 2010, 07:36 PM, said:

Good luck!

Why? something went wrong with yours?

tha_toadman, on Jun 25 2010, 07:50 PM, said:

Ok. Can you give me an idea of what we're talking for shipping?

About 5€, traceable shipping

[binh514]

I'd like to buy one, i'm in canada let me know how much is the shipping.

[tha_toadman]

Just FYI, shipping to the U.S. via priority mail, is ~ $15.

[BlackCH]

tha_toadman, on Jun 26 2010, 11:26 PM, said:

Just FYI, shipping to the U.S. via priority mail, is ~ $15.

I let you know when the cables are ready, in case you want one
Cheers

[Alex//3oo1]

BlackCH, on Jun 27 2010, 02:34 AM, said:

I let you know when the cables are ready, in case you want one
Cheers

Hi BlackCH, is it possible to have a complete cable's photo?

[BlackCH]

Alex3oo1, on Jun 27 2010, 09:35 AM, said:

Hi BlackCH, is it possible to have a complete cable's photo?

I'll put a picture as soon as I have the firstone ready. Im still waiting for some components

[tha_toadman]

Quote

I let you know when the cables are ready, in case you want one.

Right on! Thanks man.

[reeveka]

BlackCH, on Jun 25 2010, 04:45 PM, said:

Hi everyone,
Im about making a small batch of G5 front connector to ATX cables. So they will have the Apple 18 pin connector in one end and the standard ATX (1 pin power button, 1 pin power led, 5 pin USB, 2x5 Firewire, 2x5 audio) in the other end. The will be 60 cm long wrapped in cable sleeving and finished with heatshrinked rubber tubes. The cost of it still have to be calculated as I didnt buy all the components yet but I estimate to be around 20-25 euros plus shipping each cable. About the payment method: I wont take paypal unless the buyer pays also the commission paypal charges for reciving money (seems to be 3,4% + €0,35 EUR).

I'll be doing by 5 cables at the time


I would like to know whats the demand. If anyone is actually interested please PM me.

Cheers!


Today I recieved the most important components: 18 pin connectors
connectors.jpg

Hi BlackCH, I would love to have one too  

[BlackCH]

Sorry; Im very busy these days. The cables are delayed
I will post as soon as I have the first ready

[Rantamplan]

I want one if it's posibble ship to Spain Soccer World Champions!!!!

Many regards!!!

[nicoSWD]

I'd take one too.

EDIT:

As far as I know, there are different types of connectors, though. Depending on the model.

[Manu0600]

What's the shipping for Belgium ? which is in Europe : a lot but exactly ?
And what if I want to do it myself ? where can I buy the connector ? I tried to use IDE cable but there is too much space between each pins.
Where do you buy the plastic connector from ?

thanks

[tha_toadman]

Hey man. Any status updates for us?

[TrueYears]

Bump updates

currently working on a G5 case mod

[teme]

are the cables still available?
I'm interested.
thanks