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APEX/AquaSurf improved controller cable


dgtlwar

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I posted this on RC earlier, but it may be useful to someone here. If you have any fitment issues with the Aquasurf cables it's not too difficult to make your own.

 

 

HOSA MIDI cable.

asurf1.jpg

 

Pins 1-5 starting on the left

asurf2.jpg

 

Strip the outer shielding, on this particular cable, ping 3 is the ground, you only need about half of the copper.

asurf3.jpg

 

asurf4.jpg

 

On the AquaSurf cable only pins 2, 3, and 5 are used. So I cut the other cables down at the insulation. You need to be very careful not to short out and pins because #3 isn't shielded.

asurf5.jpg

 

asurf6.jpg

 

asurf7.jpg

Pinout

RJ45 connector with clip facing down:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

5 3 x 2 5 3 x 2

 

Works like a champ now and actually fits without any tape or rubberbands.

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That's a great DIY post, Glenn! Thanks for posting it here.

 

No problem. The origina. Cables were too short and flimsy for my liking.

 

John I still need to learn how to use the Apex myself :)

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