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*NEW Gamepad hack help (large PCB pic inside)
blue:
Wouldn't the hot glue melt if the soldering iron comes in contact with it?
why dont you just drill a few holes on the same paths and the points Tiger-Heli laid out for you and then you wont have to worry about bridging the points?
Just some thoughts.
jirovede:
Great idea! Thanks ;D
SirPoonga:
Drilling a hole might not work depending on where you rill it. I'd say use solder braid or a solder remover to remode the existing solder from a contact point. Then resolder with your wires and be careful. Use a fine tip for soldering.
Landstander:
If you're not dead-set on using a gamepad hack, you can use the instructions on this site http://www.aleax.com/personal/alias/arcade/p1_wiring.php for connecting straight to a joystick DB15. You'll just need some resistors and it's a lot easier to wire than trying to solder onto those pads.
--- Quote from: jirovede on June 28, 2004, 02:07:35 pm ---Hi, I am doing a gamepad hack for a standalone CP and unfortunately I am pretty new to solder and such. I have a pic of the gamepad cb here and was wondering if someone could indicate where i need to solder for the directional pad and the 6 buttons (dont worry about the shoulder buttons). There also appears to be a black substance over the solder points, I am to scratch those off correct. Thank you for your time gentlemen.
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jirovede:
Screwed up on the other pad. But luckily I have one more. Need the same help as before except this time I have 2 buttons done! Thanks