BillaBongo Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have read the update so I won't ask a dumb question about are there anymore etc etc. But, should anyone backout of your original 20 list... please let me know, I would gladly fill there spot and buy it. -Billabongo Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1452046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Bogunovic Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 ditto with Billabongo.. I'm based in Melbourne, Australia and use paypal i love what you've for us fellow modders, this has inspired me to finally post my mods Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1452329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoloBear Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I am still in, waiting.... 18 is my Lucky Number! Dan you made my Day.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1453282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekm Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 If by any chance you decide to make more than 20, please add me to the queue also, it would be much appreciated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1453798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skakillers Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 If you ever make more of these, put me down for one. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1453835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekm Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 dontthroworanges, would it be possible to share info on who supplies the connectors? Did you have to make some kind of special order or request to obtain these connectors? I wouldn't mind trying to build a cable on my own if I could have access to the parts. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1453924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarola Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Yes, put me down for 3. If you're still doing it. Stell Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1455890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu3_v2 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 dontthroworanges, I tried PM'ing you during the request process to put my name down for one of these IO cables but not sure if you got it. Could I please add my name to the list of people wanting one if these cables if any spares pop up. Cheers Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1455952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoyfebruary Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 dontthroworanges, I tried PM'ing you during the request process to put my name down for one of these IO cables but not sure if you got it. Could I please add my name to the list of people wanting one if these cables if any spares pop up. Cheers Hey there. Yeah I got the request so don't worry about it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1456347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki7 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Nice work! If you ever decide to start making them again, I'd be interested in one. In the meantime, can you post the pinout? Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1456674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoyfebruary Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Nice work! If you ever decide to start making them again, I'd be interested in one. In the meantime, can you post the pinout? Thanks I'm just working from the same pinout that can be found in the "How to fit a PC in a PowerMac Enclosure" thread. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1456918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMeanie Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 If you decide not to make them anymore can we get a supply list and directions to make them ourselves? IMPORTANT - Please Read - I am not taking requests for cables at this time. Please do not PM me or reply to the thread with a request. It will not be recorded or responded to. Please review the list below for your name. When the cables are available I will be contacting only these people. Thank you. I'm in the process of making 20 G5 to ATX front I/O cables. Cables will cost 25.00 USD plus shipping. These cables will have the Apple 18pin connector at one end. The other end will have single connectors for LED, PWR button, 1x5 pin USB, 2x5 pin Firewire, and 2x5 pin audio. The main length of cable will be 30" and it will be wrapped in black cable sleeving with black heatshrink. I will also include a patch cable to make both the LED, and the Power button work in the event that you do not have header connections for Firewire. Please check back often to see how they are coming along. Thanks. Dan ** Update 2009-04-27 ** Please do not contact me requesting a cable or to get on a waiting list. I only bought enough supplies to make 20 cables. So there aren't going to be any extra. Once I finish and mail these 20 out I'll decide wether or not to continue making them. To the people on the list, shipping inside the US will be $5 dollars and international shipping is $14.00. I want to reiterate the point that I will only work on them when time allows it. I am 100% committed to finishing these 20. As far as releasing the source of the 18pin connector. I will release it if or when I decide to no longer make these. I hardly know anything about electronics and I was able to track them down after some serious Googling and research. They are available and anyone can buy them. I feel like the product I am making is a quality product that I have researched, prototyped, and tested throughly. So please understand why I restricting my source. Thanks everyone for their kind words and interest. Take care. Dan. 1. Frogburn959 2. manual123 3. mbzowski 4. akira9000 5. dvdhsu 6. Polobear 7. M4c 8. JohnCa 9. myfoothurtz 10. Kizaru 11. jongent 12. Huibu 13. xcel1sior 14. upperdeck 15. djbiggo 16. tim2o 17. bupalos2 18. PoloBear 19. Ch3ck5um 20. tling Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9olq_3SMV5Y Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1457136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrorgen Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 it would be great if you could post the supply list... I tried to salvage some parts from my old mobos but they don't fit! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1464471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnezilla Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 add me to that list if possible! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1465756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helianthus Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 add me to that list if possible! Did you even read the first post? The first paragraph said that he is not taking orders for the cables at this time. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1466002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4c Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 thanks man Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1466034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubjoe Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 That's a shame your not taking orders anymore. Great idea though. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1471382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
supaspiffy Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I think I figured out the easiest way to make that front i/o cable... I found male-female pin connectors from this site: http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1704 I guess you get 18 of these pin connectors, connect their male tips to the 18 pin female connector from the G5 case, then connect their female tips to the male pins in your atx mobo. No soldering necessary! Can someone please verify if this is correct? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1474388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I think I figured out the easiest way to make that front i/o cable... I found male-female pin connectors from this site: http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1704 I guess you get 18 of these pin connectors, connect their male tips to the 18 pin female connector from the G5 case, then connect their female tips to the male pins in your atx mobo. No soldering necessary! Can someone please verify if this is correct? I think you may have hit the nail on the head great thanks boxman Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1474547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
supaspiffy Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I think you may have hit the nail on the headgreat thanks boxman so... not gonna work? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1474643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
splodgecat Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 so... not gonna work? Your idea is a good one with potential - I've just tried to do exactly what you've suggested. The problem is that the headers on motherboards are 1mm spaced - and the jumper wires that you can buy from all over the net (linked to earlier) are sized to fit them perfectly. HOWEVER the 18 pin connector on the G5 case - both the male (on the actual circuit board) and the female on the cable, are smaller than this, and 18 jumper wires won't fit together. You can connect a few of them, widely spaced, but you cant jam in all 18. This is why you need to look for either smaller wire headers, or rehouse 18 cables in the original 18 pin header and plug that in to the circuit board. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1486773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanna Hack Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 ... As far as releasing the source of the 18pin connector. I will release it if or when I decide to no longer make these. I hardly know anything about electronics and I was able to track them down after some serious Googling and research. They are available and anyone can buy them. I feel like the product I am making is a quality product that I have researched, prototyped, and tested throughly. So please understand why I restricting my source. Thanks everyone for their kind words and interest. Take care. Dan. ... @Dan Will you be releasing the source of the 18-pin connector, or are you still making these for sale? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1495621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha_toadman Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 @Dan Will you be releasing the source of the 18-pin connector, or are you still making these for sale? I'm interested too. I'd try and make my own if I had more info but I'd be happy to pay for one as well. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1495864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCH Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I will be making a small batch soon; I dont know how much they will cost (I need to calculate once I get all the components). I think shipping cost to EU countries will be cheap; otherwise the shipping will cost more than the cable. DO NOT ASK FOR IT RIGHT NOW, I will make a post when I've all ready. THERES NO WAITING LIST AT THE MOMENT Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1495918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorman Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Your idea is a good one with potential - I've just tried to do exactly what you've suggested. The problem is that the headers on motherboards are 1mm spaced - and the jumper wires that you can buy from all over the net (linked to earlier) are sized to fit them perfectly. HOWEVER the 18 pin connector on the G5 case - both the male (on the actual circuit board) and the female on the cable, are smaller than this, and 18 jumper wires won't fit together. You can connect a few of them, widely spaced, but you cant jam in all 18. This is why you need to look for either smaller wire headers, or rehouse 18 cables in the original 18 pin header and plug that in to the circuit board. Not to beat a dead horse here, but, these might be a possibility. It eliminates the individual housing on each wire and gives you the "bare" plug, which you can put in a multi-housing to create your own plug. Looks pretty easy to do. http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1807 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/209854-g5-to-atx-front-io-cables/page/2/#findComment-1496035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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