Another hardware modification
Thanks for the great console Pascal and sorry for my bad English, I only speak Dutch.
This is my console:
- 1 x Odroid XU4
- 1 x Slim DVD-RW
- 1 x HDD 1TB
- 2 x 4-port USB 2.0 mini hub
- 1 x 5-port USB charger 5v
My modifications will be:
- Fix the HDMI problem (black screen if I use the USB-charger)
- Create a new back plate with new component and integrated power switch
- Connect the leds in the front (green + blue)
This is my console:
- 1 x Odroid XU4
- 1 x Slim DVD-RW
- 1 x HDD 1TB
- 2 x 4-port USB 2.0 mini hub
- 1 x 5-port USB charger 5v
My modifications will be:
- Fix the HDMI problem (black screen if I use the USB-charger)
- Create a new back plate with new component and integrated power switch
- Connect the leds in the front (green + blue)
Comments
I started with the creation of the new back panel.
New components:
- Power switch : 4016138324730
- USB connector : 2050004756951
- Ethernet connector : 2050003802697
- HDMI connector : 2050004756944
New 3D model of the back plate:
- included holder for the USB charger
- included new position for mount the Odroid
Now it's waiting for the 3D print to be optimized and fit in the back panel.
I found a solution to fix the HDMI problem when you only get a black screen on TV. If you put the USB of the Odroid in the television USB, it will works. But that is not enough for a nice solution (for all cables in the case and use the USB charger)
To solve the problem, you can connect a ground-pin of Odroid to the HDMI connector.
this is a really interesting mod, can't wait to see how it will look when finished!
Very nice.
I uploaded the screens from the first version of my modification. I need to fix multiple problems:
- Higher supports for the Odroid (+0,5 cm)
- Stronger supports for the Odroid
- Bigger holes in the support for the screws
- Move the Odroid board 1cm to the front
- Print in black material
What was changed in this modification
- New backplate
- New position of the Odroid
- Move the USB charger in to the case
- New connections on the backplate
- Blue front led is working
- Power button is working in the front plate
- Ventilator in the case is working
- Power switch is integrated in the backplate
Modification is done, see pictures for the result.
If someone need the STL file for printing, ask me. All the holes are 2,5mm, only the holes on the right side where the power connector was is 3mm.
I'm also looking to get the front-side card readers working in addition to the lights and buttons on the case! At that point, 100% of the case will be supported!
The goal is to add it permanently connected to the XU4!
Martin