Cashmanimal 0 #1 January 28, 2009 So, I set up my new camera helmet, was real excited to use it, and the last thing I had to do was plug in the bite switch... derrr, completely forgot about the digital plug on the 40D. Ordered a new switch (Is it really worth TWICE as much?...) and I decided to order the mouth switch since it seems my bite switch always ends up kinda on my tongue anyway. (I hate the tongue switches, just not for me). Well it came and it turn out I hate the mouth switch, too. The roof of my mouth does not accommodate the switch very well... took a whopping 4 photos my first jump with it. So, I am jut using it like a bite switch. My question is, could I splice the wires somehow to use my old bite switch with the digital plug? If it were just the stereo plug, and it didn't cost $65, I would have done it already... also keep in mind I cant solder. If not, I plan on just slipping some surgical tubing over it and using it as a bite switch (I have plenty around as I use it on my bite switches too, got tired of biting through 'em)It's all fun and until someone loses an eye... then it's just a game to find the eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 January 28, 2009 The wires line up and the conversion is really easy, even easier is the eBay digital plug remotes that you can get for about $18, they have a stereo plug built into the side of them that the tongue/bite switch plugs right in and works with. I used to get the stereo switches and the digital remote from eBay for my 10D and then I just carried all the parts over to the 400D when I was ready for it.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #3 January 28, 2009 QuoteSo, I am jut using it like a bite switch. Then it'll only last you a few jumps. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #4 January 28, 2009 QuoteMy question is, could I splice the wires somehow to use my old bite switch with the digital plug? If it were just the stereo plug, and it didn't cost $65, I would have done it already... also keep in mind I cant solder. Yes you can splice them, and it is very easy. (I don't know why you call it a "digital" plug. It is still just a simple open/closed contact arrangement just like the sub-mini plugs on a XT/i/s/.) Just make sure you pick the right wires after you cut open the cable. A simple test prior to soldering should allow you to determine which ones need to be connected. However, I wouldn't do it yourself if you can't solder. Helmets and wiring take a beating in freefall and coming on and off. I would invest in good beer (brown bottles) and us it to pay some techie skydiver who is a good solderer to do it for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cashmanimal 0 #5 January 29, 2009 Quote*** Yes you can splice them, and it is very easy. (I don't know why you call it a "digital" plug. It is still just a simple open/closed contact arrangement just like the sub-mini plugs on a XT/i/s/.) Courtesy of paragear.com (See attached photos)It's all fun and until someone loses an eye... then it's just a game to find the eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cashmanimal 0 #6 January 29, 2009 QuoteThe wires line up and the conversion is really easy, even easier is the eBay digital plug remotes that you can get for about $18, they have a stereo plug built into the side of them that the tongue/bite switch plugs right in and works with. I used to get the stereo switches and the digital remote from eBay for my 10D and then I just carried all the parts over to the 400D when I was ready for it. This is exactly the reply I was looking for. -bows head- konichiwa, senseiIt's all fun and until someone loses an eye... then it's just a game to find the eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
