![]() ![]() "Front USB port header" indicates a female header that has been wired to the motherboard.Connect the other main port to the keyboard's USB hookup.Connect the single USB port to one of the front USB ports on the main motherboard.Connect the 8 wire ribbon cable from the keyboard's USB hub to the dual-port USB assembly.Secure the USB port assembly to the case as seen above.The front right end of the unit, with USB ports. As an added bonus this keyboard also has a USB hub, which means the keyboard uses one of the ports from the 360 but gives you two in return. These types of keyboards are quite simple and consist of a key layer and a small circuit board which contains the required circuitry. Several topics and techniques will be referenced to our past articles to keep this particular entry somewhat shorter than a Stephen King novel.įor this mod we've choosen a mini USB keyboard from Tiger Direct. Once again, please reference the main art file for the case design and templates.ĭownload the art file (Adobe Illustrator 10) This stuff is good for covered air vent holes and making them look nicer. Find it at your local friendly hardware store. It needs to be shielded (metal mesh wrapped around the inner wires) but try and find one that's not too thick or it'll have trouble bending with the lid. It's best to scavenge one of these off an old monitor or cable. This is a 14 pin receptacle that will be of good general purpose use. Female headers - Digi-Key part # A26488-ND.This is a 80 pin male header that you can break apart and use for many things in your laptop. Male headers - Digi-Key part #A26525-40-ND.We'll use these for the eject buttons and other controls. (8-10) 6mm tact switches - Digi-Key part # EG2495-ND.In this example we're using it as a "contast on" light that will go just below the Ring of Light. USB keyboard with hub - we bought one from Tiger Direct, more details when we get to that section.See our "Xbox 360 VGA mod" article for more info, link further on in this article. This will be used to switch power on and off for the built-in LCD, if you wish to have this as an option. Slide switch 2 position - Digi-Key part # SW116-ND. ![]() It's panel mount, so it attaches to our rear A/V panel using screws. This will be used to select the video mode.
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