Making a TICI 1.0 Hub (Version A)




Materials:
(1) Case, 5/8" x 2 1/8" x 2 3/4"
(1) 3.5mm Stereo socket
(1) 2.5mm Stereo Socket
(1) Female mini-DIN socket
(1) 3xAAA battery case
(1) SPST Switch

Instructions:
  1. Connect wires to each of the necessary pins of the mini-DIN socket.
  2. Drill a hole in necessary and insert the mini-DIN socket into the case as shown.
  3. Drill another hole in necessary and insert the SPST switch into the case as shown.
  4. Connect the wire from pin 4 of the mini-DIN socket to one of the pins of the switch.
  5. Connect the positive (red) wire from the battery case to the other pin of the switch.
  6. Connect the negative (black) wire from the battery case to the base connection of the 2.5mm socket.
  7. Connect another wire from the base connection of the 2.5mm socket to that of the 3.5mm socket. Connect the wire from pin 3 of the mini-DIN socket to the base of the 3.5mm socket.
  8. Connect a wire from the middle connection of the 2.5mm socket to the middle connection of the 3.5mm socket and then connect the wire from pin 5 of the mini-DIN socket to this.
  9. Connect a wire from the tip connector of the 2.5mm socket to the tip connector of the 3.5mm socket and then connect the wire from pin 1 of the mini-DIN socket to this.
  10. Insert all other components into the enclosure, add 3 AAA batteries, and close the case. It's best to use a case that closes with a single screw so you can change the batteries easily.
  11. Print tici_logo_hub_small.gif and put on case.
Schematic:


Possible Use: