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by jonathan
Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:04 am
Forum: Google Home Mods
Topic: Project: Add external microphone to Home Mini
Replies: 19
Views: 113412

Re: Project: Add external microphone to Home Mini

Hi Curt. We are taking a similar approach. We will de-solder the microphones with a hot air station and tap into the signals with small wire. It is doable, with the right equipment. I don't suggest you attempt this if you don't have hot air ability.

PS. Those are some nice pictures.

Jon.
by jonathan
Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:24 am
Forum: Google Home Mods
Topic: Ground loop buzz
Replies: 6
Views: 56954

Re: Ground loop buzz

Hi Mike. I'm sorry it hasn't worked out. From your description it sounds like you don't have it connected right. The reduced line should be connected to the two furthest pin from the insertion point, and the speaker ground connected to the single pin on the other side. See picture: plug2.png I have ...
by jonathan
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:40 am
Forum: Google Home Mods
Topic: Google mini in whole home music system (poor man's Sonos)
Replies: 3
Views: 43754

Re: Google mini in whole home music system (poor man's Sonos)

Those wall brackets are so cool!

Glad it's working out for you.
by jonathan
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:27 am
Forum: Google Home Mods
Topic: Ground loop buzz
Replies: 6
Views: 56954

Re: Ground loop buzz

Hi Mike. You shouldn't be getting a buzz.

The negative speaker terminal should be connected to the negative pin on the 3.5mm plug. When you plug in the aux cable any hum should disappear.

If you post a picture of your home mini mod kit wiring I can verify that it's connected properly.

Jon.
by jonathan
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: Google Home Mods
Topic: Not getting stereo out
Replies: 3
Views: 43553

Re: Not getting stereo out

Hi Mike. The home mini only outputs mono, but the wiring instructions show how to split the signal so it becomes "stereo". How did you wire the plug? If you post a picture of the wiring I can help more. For reference the instructions are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iInNkbP40B...
by jonathan
Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Google Home Mods
Topic: Project: Add external microphone to Home Mini
Replies: 19
Views: 113412

Project: Add external microphone to Home Mini

A member has commissioned us to look into adding a microphone jack to the Home Mini so we will be using this thread as a project log. I will also be making a video of the progress. Stay tuned! *Update* - We succeeded and the mod kit is now on sale here. https://www.snektek.com/shop/index.php?route=p...
by jonathan
Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Google Home Mods
Topic: Google mini in whole home music system (poor man's Sonos)
Replies: 3
Views: 43754

Re: Google mini in whole home music system (poor man's Sonos)

Hi Mark thanks for your message.

For the wifi on/off switch, maybe try a wemos with relay attachment.

For the dimmer/volume control, I'm not sure how its connected, do you have more info on that?

Jon.