Cables for Bite Switch Mod

[supafly 0]

I was wondering if anyone knew a good place to order cables online. Specifically, I'm looking for a stereo cable with 2.5mm right-angle male ends (on both sides). Ideally, this cable would be 4"-6" long.

I know it's possible to make one, but me with a soldering iron in my hand is a scary thought and a risky proposition at best. Just learning the terms to describe the thing about doubled my knowledge on the subject

The cable is going to be used to connect my Digital Rebel XT to a 2.5mm stereo jack installed on my helmet. The jack is wired to a bite switch.

Any advice on where to order such a cable (and a few spares) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Keith

Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

[freefalle 0]

check out this web site, you can order them http://www.conceptusinc.com

[velocityphoto 0]

conceptus tounge switch kicks ass! I have them on all my helmets

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[supafly 0]

Are you talking about a bite switch or the cable I was trying to describe above (although probably not too well)?

I originally got the bite switch from a Conceptus dealer, but now I'm looking for a particular cable to interface with the spliced switch/jack. From their website it looks like they just sell the switches and not these type of cables. They talk about splicing their switches, but don't offer any specialized cables for sale. I can't imagine too many uses for a 4"-6" cable with 2.5mm right-angle stereo plugs on both ends, but this does not sound like an insanely odd cable. I'd think someone out there would be making these for some application.

I didn't do the original splicing for the jack and I'll stop being lazy and learn how to solder if I have to, but if these cables already exist I'd like to just buy a few.

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[freefalle 0]

I'm not exactly sure what your talking about but the conceptus bit switch comes with the plug that goes into your camera and the bite switch on the other.

[ltdiver 3]

Typed 2.5mm cable into ebay and came up with this. Don't know what the other end of this cable looks like, but wouldn't hurt to contact the manufacturer and ask.

Anyone else seen this remote LANC control switch? I'd still rather use a CamEye, but interesting that this guy thinks he can compete.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LANC-Remote-Control-4-Button-4-Helmet-Bullet-Cams_W0QQitemZ7575294378QQcategoryZ23780QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

ltdiver

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[goobersnuftda 0]

Is this what you are looking for?

http://tinyurl.com/b64sz

[ltdiver 3]

Quote

Is this what you are looking for?

http://tinyurl.com/b64sz

The Digital Rebel XT has a 2.5mm stereo plug need, not what the modification this little handy build-your-own-remote menu entails. This is for a camera like the 10D and 20D. :^)

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[supafly 0]

I'm looking for a cable that has the end that goes into my camera on both sides, ideally 4"-6" long.

Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

[FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0]

looks like this except 90º on both sides instead of strait. also shorter. ill keep searching cause i know this isnt exactly it, but close

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-FT-3-5mm-1-8-Male-Mini-Plug-STEREO-AUDIO-PATCH-CABLE_W0QQitemZ5845535921QQcategoryZ32833QQssPageNameZWD9VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


edit: and 2.5mm not 3.5mm its just to give people an idea so the can assist in the search.

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[FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0]

i found something that would work, except its 3.5mm...

Id figure it would be easier to find than this.

here is a pic:

http://www.ramelectronics.net/assets/images/zip-linq/ZIP-AUDIO-CD3.jpg

here is the page i found it on, it extends to what u want it to be.

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/zip-linq_audio-earbud.html


edit:

Here...

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email them there. its for thier custom stuff. im sure they can make u the zip linQ with 2.5mm plug ends.

Probably wont cost more than 15-20 bucks for it being custom. and its good for 4" -48"

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[pcalandra 0]

Keith, whatever you do I recommend that you also have an easy way to quickly change your bite, blow or tongue switch. I've had enough failures that I keep a spare in my jumpsuit pocket. I made an intermediate cable and just tuck the excess behind my helmet liner.

Here is a picture of mine if that helps and I've also given you the url's to what I used to make mine up. This place has a ton of cables and connectors at very reasonable prices.

Lastly, if you really can't or don't want to solder find a friend and do a little horse trading


Right angle 2.5mm 6" extension cable with pigtail http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=37_38_47_54&products_id=6952

Right angle plastic 2.5mm connector (really eazy to solder to above cable, even I could do it) http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=72_74_90&products_id=6828