gbm22 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 The IFI dock will accept and play music from the latest Ipod Touches but it will not charge them. If I buy a third-party Ipod dock that plays and charges the latest Ipod Touches, would it be possible to hook them up to the IFI system and still have the Ipods play and charge at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I am not familiar enough with the latest Ipods; Is there a way to connect the charger while it is docked? If not.... I would try calling 1-800-KLI-PSCH and ask customer support. Maybe there is a newer compatible dock available...... Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifi123 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 i'm not sure if the ifi dock uses 5V, but i remember someone mentioned it when drawing the pinout diagram. anyway, there are 'converter' that supposedly work with older ipod docks like iFi. http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/griffin-charge-converter-firewire-to-usb-for-iphone-and-ipod/ http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/ridax-offering-iphone-3g-charge-converter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbm22 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Ah - Thanks ifi123 - that seems to be exactly what I need! -Gabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenophon Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I've had good results with a CableJive dockStubz converter. http://www.cablejive.com/charge-converter No connection to the company, just a satisfied customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbert Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'm wondering if this could be done internally to the dock. With all the test pionts to the 30 pin connector it looks like soldering some resistors in the right places could make it happen. http://pinouts.ru/PortableDevices/ipod_pinout.shtml Just need to find the right locations to solder stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturolaz Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I think i have done it, but i need help from all of you for testing, please reply,so I can see this post is still alive. Later I'll upload some photos. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbert Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Im listening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturolaz Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Ok, right now I dont have the iFi with me, so I need you to test the voltaje of this points also please if you can, check the mA min. 550 and max 1000 . This is my idea, correct me if it's wrong... We need at least 6.5 volts, that will be regulated by an LM317 for getting 5 constant volts. The design of the dock already has the space for a female dock conector look behind of HERE, so what we need to do is to conect the 5 volts to the 23rd pin on the place where the dock conector is suposed to be, then the same 5v now through a 150kohm resistor to the 25th and the 27th pin, and the ground to the 16th pin. I hope this works, thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbert Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sorry for the delay. It will be at least one more day before I will be able to try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturolaz Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'll wait, hopefully my iFi will return this week Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbert Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 This is the other side, but same points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturolaz Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 That's not useful for us, mmm please check the same on the ipod dock at pins 19,20 (Firewire Power + ) and (29,30 FireWire Ground -) I remember there were 10.*** vdc but not checked the mA. Today I bought the LM317T voltage regulator and tested it, it's perfect for this. Again thanks for testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturolaz Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I did it!!! iPod touch 3g 64gb charging on the Klipsch iFi dock!! Now I'm tired tomorrow I'll upload photos, thank you very much @dbert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Congratulations, look forward to the pictures and step-by-step instructions! Now if only you could re-engineer a passthrough to since to a computer through iTunes... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Not that I condone or discourage anything that anyone is doing, but a circuit current limit of 1A would be a *really* good idea for those not wanting to start a lithium battery fire. Just a voltage regulator isn't going to cut it. Also FYI... (10V-5V)*1A=5W so I'm just curious how you're going to deal with that heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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