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Zammykoo's G5 I/O Board had created a lot of buzz until he shifted focus to other projects. And now, since he has released his board design, I would like to continue to work on his legendary board that will enable a G5 mod without going through the hassle of cutting the case.

My initial design will be based on zammy's released design so it will only work with G5 cases of early-2005. I might consider making late-2005 compatible boards if there is enough demand.

What has changed:
1. Board is redrawn in a CAD software
2. Manufacturer obsolete parts are replaced with parts still in production.
3. Excess empty space is trimmed.
4. Final board design will be released as Opensource Hardware (OSHW). Zammykoo I hope this is okay.
5. The board will be done in a fab house.

Since the fab house is involved, we will need enough orders in order to keep costs down. Please let me know if you are interested. I am still working on the pricing so if you have a budget in mind please let me know in your replies so it could be considered.
The board is now currently priced at $40 (One Ethernet Jack) and $50 (Two Ethernet Jacks) plus shipping, which is around $2 - $5 in the United States. For destinations outside the United States, shipping will be around $15 to $20 via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number. You will get the fully assembled board plus all the cables.

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List of Interested Parties:

1. Zammykoo (Since you are the original author, you are first in line and you'll get it for FREE!)
2. Treegjansen
3. Teme
4. Jeffkck
5. PromoMotion (1E)
6. I-Heine-I (1E)
7. Kara5 (1E)
8. Vpr99 (1E)
9. Uknown334 (1E)
10. Geb (1E)
11. Kolki (1E)
12. chocula (1E)
13. chdrsto
14. aeropg1
15. vanderveeken
16. fifty50am
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Update Oct 12, 2012 10:15PM Central Daylight Time:

Here is the first draft:
 G5 rear IO board first draft.png   175.98K   504 downloads

Update Oct 12, 2012 4:20AM Central Daylight Time:

Here is the second draft:
 G5 rear IO board second draft.png   177.17K   537 downloads

The second draft further shrinks the IO board down and centralizing all connections toward the middle.

Update Oct 20, 2012: iPod Dock Connector 1

Update Oct 26, 2012: iPod Dock Connector 2

Update Oct 31, 2012: Putting together

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Update Jan 3rd, 2013 11:40PM Central Standard Time:

I hereby present you... Version 2.0.4b!!

The "b" in the version number stands for "beta" and it means the board layout is NOT TESTED.
Those who would like to make their own version of the board, you'll assume the risks yourselves. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

This attached ZIP file contains two EAGLE schematics and two EAGLE brd files as well as a list of parts with their Digikey part number. You can get the manufacturer's part number by referencing them on DIgikey's website: www.digikey.com

This version contains two boards: one main board that contain all the connectors and a daughterboard that contains the cables. They mate with each other via two 0.05" pitch 30 pin connectors.

 g5board2.0.4b.zip   60.03K   80 downloads

Does anyone have any luck with this graphic card and ML-DP4? Or am I on my own?