Custom iPod Boombox Boom Box

Step 3 Level 3: The Real Hacking Begins!

Here is where it gets harder. We'll go ahead and make the KS-SB200 into a true iPod accessory by adding a working dock that will connect the iPod directly to the boom box and charge the unit as well.

If you haven't already done so, take the boom box apart by removing the six screws on the back of the unit. Separate the two halves, unplug the speakers and put aside the rear portion for now. Remove the Sirius connector board assembly by removing the two screws holding it in place (keep the screws).

You can use any iPod dock to do this but I recommend any cheap one that allows you to charge the unit while plugged in.

Cut the circuit board along the yellow line and sand smooth. We need to do this in order for the connector to fit in the existing opening.

Carefully solder two jumpers as shown, these are the power and ground leads that were lost when we cut the board.

Using the outlined pinouts, use the leads from the original Sirius connector to hook up our iPod connector to the boom box control board. Note that I've only listed the relevant pinouts. All others will be left disconnected.

iDock Pinout
UV - Ground
J3 - Audio Ground
J2 - Audio Right
J1 - Audio Left
P1 - +12V
P2 - Ground

J2A Connector
1 - Audio Ground
2 - Audio Ground
3 - Fan On (connect to + to turn on - I left it disconnected)
4 - Audio Right
5 - Audio Ground
6 - Audio Left
7 - +12V
8 - +12V
9 - Ground
10 - Ground

Use double sided foam tape to join the two connector boards and use the original screws to install in the cradle.

Put everything back together and test that your iPod charges when you turn on power to the Boom Box.

But wait, there's more in Level 4!

Comments

[ssevan]

I Just moded one of these but I found that on the idock pinout P2 was ground and P1 was +12v so you may want to change that. other than that great tutorial.

[fstedie]

Thanks for the heads up, fixed it.

[Trustkill540]

I wanna hack the subx1 sirius boombox! Help!