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Modding EL wire question

Discussion in 'Modding' started by REdefined, 6 Oct 2002.

  1. REdefined

    REdefined What's a Dremel?

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    I'm trying to put some el wire [from target] under my keyboard. I have the wire hucked up to a switch on the keyboard, and a headphone jack on the keyboard to the same type on the computer. The inverter is in the computer and is connected to the 12v [or the yellow/black, i believe that is 12] wires from the PSU. When i connect the psu to the inverter a loud squeel comes from my speakers, and the light will not turn on. All of the sauders/connects are covered with shrink wrap, none of them are loose/touching. Any ideas on how I can get this running????


    Peace!
     
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  2. Mr T

    Mr T 4 Left Into Long 3 Right

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    Im not really sure but depending on the type of headphone adaptor you've used u might be running 12v through the entire case :S
     
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  3. REdefined

    REdefined What's a Dremel?

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    hrmmm, thats the first thing that I thought was wrong, however i haven't attached the blank to the computer yet. I just have it on the floor to give it a test, and the noise still comes through the speakers.

    Peace
     
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  4. tk421

    tk421 Idiot.

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    them target elwire invertors are for cars, not puters ..... loud squealing is normal for them.
     
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  5. REdefined

    REdefined What's a Dremel?

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    The inverter does have a little squeel in it, which is fine, however it is also coming out of my computer speakers!!
     
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  6. Lazy

    Lazy Meow?

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    it could be interference
     
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  7. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

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    Could be something to do with the soundcard ground and the ground from the inverter?

    Lazy, get on MSN :)
     
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  8. Lazy

    Lazy Meow?

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    i am but you're just away :)
     
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  9. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

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    DOH! We just missed each other.
     
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