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Old 10-12-2010, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by albx View Post
yes why? i just plug it in a front usb in my pc....
I don't think many went with this solution.

I also made an experience of pure horror due to this.

Since I built two FT sets(1 hat/ one for headphones), and had(or wanted to sacrifice) only one USB cable, I installed a circular connector(m) to the other end of the USB cable - and the same (f) to each headset.
The resistor was installed right above the strap to adjust the size of the cap.


Now:

Did you know that the Lacie external HDD PSU uses the same size of connector?

I was playing IL2 when I suddenly smelled something burn.
I turned my head to the window where I was reflected.
There were SPARKS flying from the back of my HEAD!
In terror I removed my cap and threw it on the desk - solder flying around as it hit the table top.
The smell of burned hair was suddenly evident too.



btw: an overheated resistors loses all of the resistance...
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