CyBook G3 466 indigo

Nice mod!

that looks hot!@

'cept for my 'prototype' ClearClam demo.
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Nice job you've done too, though I'm not crazy about flashy-glowy-lighty things. I think it looks great overall.

Can you show some details? eg: the slotload optical's bezel and the BT module

dan k

I just got a new HDD on order for the Cybook, so when i take her apart, i'll get some Pictures of the bezel close-up, and a how-to on the wiring .

Hoop

The 80 gb hard drive install went very smoothly, now running on a Western Digital Scorpio 80gb 5400rpm.

While I had the machine apart, I decided to clear up some wiring issues.

The LED lighting has beed re-wired to use only one side of the DPST switch(no biggie)

But my Bluetooth mod is having issues.

Ive decided to use the other side of the switch to run a small relay pack to switch the USB from internal to external.

i will be using a bundle of 2 super tiny reed-type SPST 5v relays to switch the 2 USB data wires at the same time.
the drive for the coils is using the 5v USB power run w/a current limiting resistor, switched byt the same switch as the LEDs.

My parts should arrive today, i'll have a wiring diagram and some more pictures before the end of the week

-Hoop

The Bluetooth How-to is done !

Parts needed:
* USB BT module(i used the Microsoft Module that came w/my mouse)
* 20-22Ga Wire (I used old phone cord and a USB-b cable)
* SPST Switch(I used a DPDT)
* 2x W117SIP-6 Magnecraft 5v Relays.
* 1x 47Ohm 1/8W 5% Resistor

I still wanted use of the USB port so direct wiring of the Port was Out ... or was it .

The Wiring is as Follows

4 wires from bottom of USB port

* Power +5v from usb jack to switch
* Data+ to Relay
* Data- to Relay
* GND to USB Cable

Next,

* +5v from switch to USB cable
* +5v to Positive side of relay coils
* Data- relay to USB cable
* Data+ realy to USB cable

Finally-

* Neg- side of relay coils to Resistor
* resistor to board ground

Now-

With The relay pack installed and wired, the Bluetooth and the LEDs Light when the switch is ON.

When the Switch is OFF the USB port is free to be used, and the LEDS are off .

Viola! Reassemble and you have Bluetooth at the flip of a switch !

Visit http://www.the-missing-byte.com/cybook.html for more info!

Im starting to toy with the idea of selling this one to finance my Key lime project ....

any input other than eBay ?

Now available on Ebay !

Feel free to bid !

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