TrackClip PRO

[TimeKilla]

I dropped my Pro clip a few nights back and had to run back to the PC and plug it in to see if it was working it was! as other's have said it's easy broken I don't leave it on my headset when not using I put it somewhere safe for that reason.

[NatoBoomerang]

same here...I use the creative Wrath headset and my proclip is attached via velco tape, so when not in use I just peel it off and store it in the drawer...pretty nifty & with the Velcro secures it snug.

[jay43]

The thing that's been on mind for a while with this clip is why the damn wire, so I just peeled back the foam padding and it appears there are only 2 wires there red and black red has a resistor attached which now leads me to believe there is no data passing through these wires just power.

I'm going to test it with my metre as I would prefer it wireless, I bet it only uses 5v or there about I will post my findings.

[jay43]

Ok so before the resistor it 4.99v and after its 4.09v.

[jay43]

On amps I am picking up 0.01

[jay43]

4 AA's should do the trick i'm thinking.

[jay43]

Looking here http://forum.naturalpoint.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=49418&page=1

 

It appears some people have already done this there is even a mention in the thread of DCS so come on who has done it share your findings with the community so we can all have it wireless.

A simple tutorial will do please.

 

What I would like to be able to do is remove the clip from the 3 point module and permanently fix it to my headset as the clip part is its weak point with a simple battery connection.

Edited July 5, 2013 by jay43

[jay43]

Right guys this is super easy even for the novice its taken me all day to fathom it out that included taking a board of watching you take stuff apart misses for lunch lol gotta keep em sweet.

 

You need a 5v bat, now as I have hacked many controllers I have spares the ones I have tried that are confirmed as working my end are the one from a PS3 DS3 controller its output is 4.99v stable not sure how long the charge will last which doesn't bother me as I can charge them through the old pcb from the controller which even though its parts have been stripped its still charging happy days.

 

Next DON'T CUT THE WIRE WHILE THE TRACK CLIP PRO IS PLUGGED INTO YOUR COMPUTER did I say that loud enough.

 

You can also now remove the cam from the adapter on that lead and plug the cam direct without the lead you just cut.

 

You will need to keep the plug on the bat unless you know another way to charge it safely I haven't got that far yet.

 

The plug on the bat will take jump wire pins so no probs there just solder the wires from the track clip pro to the ends of your jump wires and slot them into the bat the right way round black to black red to red its as easy as that.

 

Find away to attach it to your head set or head or where ever you have it for complete wire free playing.

 

The beauty of the bat is its very light weight its not like adding 4 AA's to your head the weight is a fraction of those.

 

I am going to leave it switched on and report back after watching a few movies time now here in the uk is 19:30 lets see how many hours the bat holds its charge for its at 4.99v at the moment.

Edited July 5, 2013 by jay43

[BTTW-DratsaB]

Right guys this is super easy even for the novice its taken me all day to fathom it out that included taking a board of watching you take stuff apart misses for lunch lol gotta keep em sweet.

 

You need a 5v bat, now as I have hacked many controllers I have spares the ones I have tried that are confirmed as working my end are the one from a PS3 DS3 controller its output is 4.99v stable not sure how long the charge will last which doesn't bother me as I can charge them through the old pcb from the controller which even though its parts have been stripped its still charging happy days.

 

Next DON'T CUT THE WIRE WHILE THE TRACK CLIP PRO IS PLUGGED INTO YOUR COMPUTER did I say that loud enough.

 

You can also now remove the cam from the adapter on that lead and plug the cam direct without the lead you just cut.

 

You will need to keep the plug on the bat unless you know another way to charge it safely I haven't got that far yet.

 

The plug on the bat will take jump wire pins so no probs there just solder the wires from the track clip pro to the ends of your jump wires and slot them into the bat the right way round black to black red to red its as easy as that.

 

Find away to attach it to your head set or head or where ever you have it for complete wire free playing.

 

The beauty of the bat is its very light weight its not like adding 4 AA's to your head the weight is a fraction of those.

 

I am going to leave it switched on and report back after watching a few movies time now here in the uk is 19:30 lets see how many hours the bat holds its charge for its at 4.99v at the moment.

 

 

Very cool idea, I might have ago at this!

[Reksi-Erkki]

At the moment I'm using a 9V battery and a 78L05, but if I can just find a MAX631 I'll build a small boost supply for Blade mSR batteries. One should be good for 4-5 hours, and I've got plenty...

[jay43]

At the moment I'm using a 9V battery and a 78L05, but if I can just find a MAX631 I'll build a small boost supply for Blade mSR batteries. One should be good for 4-5 hours, and I've got plenty...

 

 

Preceded by this now http://www.duracell.com/en-US/product/instant-usb-charger.jspx which lasts for days before needing a re-charge and already confirmed as working by some here.

[hawka]

Here,s an idea,why can't you just tap into the power source in the wireless headset?