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Gristle Ism Output Mod1.2

This document provides instructions for adding an output jack to a Gristleism unit so that it can be connected to an external speaker or amplifier. It describes the necessary tools, shows diagrams of the circuit before and after modification, and lists 7 steps for drilling a hole and soldering wires to connect a 3.5mm stereo jack socket to the unit's internal speaker. It warns that opening the unit could damage or void the warranty and recommends only attempting it if experienced with soldering and circuitry.

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Gristle Ism Output Mod1.2

This document provides instructions for adding an output jack to a Gristleism unit so that it can be connected to an external speaker or amplifier. It describes the necessary tools, shows diagrams of the circuit before and after modification, and lists 7 steps for drilling a hole and soldering wires to connect a 3.5mm stereo jack socket to the unit's internal speaker. It warns that opening the unit could damage or void the warranty and recommends only attempting it if experienced with soldering and circuitry.

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ADDING AN OUTPUT JACK

SIMPLEST METHOD
eg: speaker is not muted when jack plug is inserted

WARNING
ONCE A GRISTLEISM UNIT INTERNAL CIRCUITY IS EXPOSED IT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE BY STATIC ELECTRICITY AND CARELESS HANDLING OPENING A GRISTLEISM UNIT & PERFORMING THIS CIRCUIT MODIFICATION COULD DESTROY YOUR UNIT AND INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTY WITH THE STORE YOU PURCHASED IT FROM PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS PROCEDURE IF YOU ARE INEXPERIENCED WITH THE METHODS AND TERMINOLOGIES USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS Industrial Records Ltd or their representatives can offer no help or assistance whatsoever with troubleshooting and/or repair of faulty or non-functioning modied Gristleism units. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN PERIL

Tools and parts required: An original Gristleism unit of any colour Small cross-head screwdriver Small soldering iron (approx. 12-25 watts). 6 mm drill bit 2 x short lengths of thin wire (approx. 80mm each) 3.5mm stereo jack socket (unswitched type) - see below

SCHEMATICS INSIDE VIEW BEFORE MODIFICATION

INSIDE VIEW AFTER OUTPUT MODIFICATION

Step 1 Remove battery cover then remove the two small screws on rear of unit and carefully separate the two halves.

Step 2 Once open Gristleism should look something like either of these two images, it doesnt matter which.

Step 3 Drill a 6mm hole (approx.) in the bottom left side of the the speaker casing, so the jack socket ts snugly into the corner of the unit - as shown below:

Step 4 Solder a short wire from one speaker terminal to the jack socket earth/ground tagas shown below using a blue wire:

Step 5 Solder a short wire from the remaining speaker terminal to the two remaining jack socket tags as shown above using an orange wire:

Step 6 Reassemble the casing, making sure that the jack socket terminals do not touch any part of the exposed battery terminals. If necessary cover the jack socket with a small piece of insulating tape. Screw the casing together, being careful not to over-tighten the screws. Step 7 Connect socket to an amplied unit using a suitable cable and test.

NOTE The 3.5mm stereo jack socket (unswitched type) used in this modication is also described as a 1/8 Stereo Phone jack in the USA. This component has been used for illustration purposes only. Alternative sockets can be used, although the connections and wiring may vary as a result.

Mod 1 pdf version 1.2

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