Questions about the DIY Digimod UA-5

[phishin024]

So I just got a stock UA-5 today from Ebay for $150. Of course it needs the Digimod and I feel very comfortable doing it myself. What seems to be the better way to go about this? Cutting the copper trace or removing the R8 resistor, and if I understand the directions correctly the jump wire would need to be installed for either method. Also after performing the mod you can still record to a PC, Right? Thanks for any input!

[terrapinj]

it seems to be personal preference. some people say its easier to remove the resistor, some say cut the trace. I have personally cut the trace each time using a fresh razor blade / box cutter but that doesn't mean its the best way. both will accomplish the same task. some say removing the resistor allows you to reattach it if the need be to undo the mod, but i haven't heard of anyone ever undoing the digi-mod or needing to for that matter.

you can still record to PC, but you can no longer play music from your PC through the UA-5. once you are done you should have some sort of device on hand that can accept a digital signal aside from a PC to test out that the mod worked. i also recommend having someone else present when you do the mod to help hold that little jumper wire in place while you solder.

[bluegrass_brad]

I cut mine as well. My reasoning was it would be alot easier to reverse later if I wanted to do that.  I also want to just add a switch so I can turn it on or off, if the resistor is gone you cant do that.

[phishin024]

Just finished the digimod and it worked! It was alot harder than I thought, very small solder points. It took a few tries, but it's passing a digital signal w/o using a laptop. Thanks for the input

[bluegrass_brad]

Good Work. +T

[poorlyconditioned]

Just finished the digimod and it worked! It was alot harder than I thought, very small solder points. It took a few tries, but it's passing a digital signal w/o using a laptop. Thanks for the input

+T for gear hacking but not gear breaking!

  Richard