Ok, I've seen refs on the web about how people have added an optical out to a gamecube that features the "Digital AV Out" plug (which mine so happens to have). I have the component cables to go along with the 'cube, but have been dying for optical out (if only for less wires running from my switch box to my reciver). So if anyone knows the pinout to enable an optical out port, I'd greatly appreciate it - or if someone has a tut' that I can simply rock

thanks!


EDIT: And for curiousity's sake, I suppose a Dreamcast only output analog audio correct??? It is totally incapable of digital?

Ok, after some more searching, I found a schematic for what I need (along with a page which describes the pinouts). Anyway, I'll need to brush up on my schematic reading abilities and see if I can find the correct chips as well. We'll see what happens... or if anyone is interested, I'd let someone build it and pay you for labor and parts... if you're interested

Either way, here's a copy of the schematic along with some links...

Digital Audio = http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=av:nintendogcda
Pinouts = http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=av:nintendodigitalav

Well, I've found most of the components, but I'm having a hard time finding the crystal... we'll see what happens.

I am interested in this project as well.....

I managed to find the right crystal on digikey.com you don't have to use the exact same part number, as long as you use the same value and type.

I'd consider doing this but the A/D converter alone is about the cost of a 2nd gamecube, and at this point my GC has been retired to the old 25" CRT in the living room while the Wii has taken it's spot in the home theater room. Not really worth the price of entry at this point.

I'd love to add an optical port to the Wii or the DC though

Yeah, the price of the chip certainly is holding me back right now... just bought a house, so this has been put on the back burner for quite a while...

Whoa, this mod is suddenly less interesting