Author Topic: Gamepad Hack - Can I use this Wire and QD's? (Read 2842 times)

samsunnyuk · « **on:** June 14, 2005, 01:06:45 pm »

Hi, could someone tell me if this wires ok for a Gamepad Hack http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=68512&id=93948 and what of these QD's could I use http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?ts=68777&id=101874?

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:27:53 pm »

Anyone?!

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:41:43 pm »

You know.. it might be better to keep all of your Gamepad Hack questions in the same topic

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:43:01 pm »

Ok but can someone answer?

KenToad · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:53:23 pm »

This should be the link. Happy researching.

http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm

Also, check the faq on the main page of this forum.

Cheers,
KenToad

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:56:08 pm »

mmm thanks but i was hoping someone could look at the links i showed, because im in the UK, and that arcadecontrols site is US

KenToad · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:58:06 pm »

*Edit* I did check your links. All the answers are freely available on other parts of this site.

What I mean is, just check out the FAQ on the main page and here and you should not have any more questions like these oft-answered thrice-stickied type questions. Also, there is a search button at the top of every page on this forum. I would start with the FAQ.

Good luck.

Cheers,
KenToad

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:01:06 pm »

if you have some cat-5 or hard drive cable lying around why not just use that instead of buying wire
If you don't have anything at all just make sure to use something small enough to solder onto the pad without spilling over to the next trace

KenToad · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:05:08 pm »

Here we go. Google is useful.

http://www.darkravenwind.com/cdvision/arcade.htm

He taught me the most about hacking PSX pads and wiring stuff up.

Check it out.

Cheers,
KenToad

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:07:54 pm »

oh yeh thats a good site, cheers. i'm ok about what wire to use now (cheers IntruderAlert), but i still need to know what size QD's would be ok for MicroSwitches? http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?ts=68777&id=101874

sc1103 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:10:12 pm »

You want .187 Red Female QDs for the regular wiring, and Blue .187 Female ODs for the grounds. Peale sells both from his website for a fraction of most other prices, just look for a heading in the B/S/T forum about quick disconnects and he'll link u to the site. Click connecotrs in the upper left corner and then order either a 50/50 pack or 100 of each. Depends on how many you'll use to determine which to order.

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:15:22 pm »

Kool thanks but im in the UK and QD's here are called "Crimps" and they dont seem to be measured in sizes such as ".187", they're measured in sizes such as "6mm" ...

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:16:20 pm »

you could just solder them you know

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:17:35 pm »

yeh but using QD's/Crimps seems neater

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:31:32 pm »

Has anyone got a close up pic of wire soldered to a gamepad circuit?

Also is is entirley necessary to use HotGlue?

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:31:52 pm »

Quote from: MinerAl on August 27, 2004, 02:57:56 pm

If the buttons came from Ultimarc they are probably 1/4" spades so you'll need .25" (6.35mm) female QDs. If you got the buttons elsewhere (Happs) they could be 3/16" so you'll need the .187" (4.7625mm) QDs. Measure the spades on your buttons before ordering any QDs, or you'll be unhappy with the results.

If you can't wait for your QDs to be delivered, and you have .25"s you can find packs of 10 in the automotive aisle at your local Whatever-Mart. That pack of 10 will cost about what Peale charges for 100 though, so it might be worth the wait!

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,23859.msg194722.html#msg194722

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:33:17 pm »

Oh cool cheers

Has anyone got a close up pic of wire soldered to a gamepad circuit?

Also is is entirley necessary to use HotGlue?

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:34:29 pm »

What kind of gamepad is it?

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:36:20 pm »

well i know there wont be one for my gamepad exactly, but anyway its a PC Line Tournament http://www.pcworld.co.uk/images/280006_01_huge.jpg

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:56:03 pm »

anyyonnee

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:07:18 pm »

Here are a few links that might help:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,6060.0.html
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,37223.0.html

Here's some pics of console gamepads but it might still be useful to you:
http://wrongcrowd.com/arcade/joystickp2.shtml
http://www.darkravenwind.com/cdvision/superpad.htm
http://www.darkravenwind.com/cdvision/madcatz.htm

shodokan123 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:14:21 pm »

http://home.comcast.net/~spiffyshoes/DualShockHack/

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #22 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:35:10 pm »

hah that last one is extremley convenient

but i think i'll be using this one to help http://wrongcrowd.com/arcade/joystickp2.shtml it looks exactly the same as the inside of my gamepad, which i just opened

shodokan123 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:36:59 pm »

if ur going to use converters.. i highly suggest finding an A series dualshock and buying it... it's less work, and works with every converter out there... digital pads like urs are limited.

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:37:52 pm »

limited?

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #25 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:39:26 pm »

his pad is made for PC already I think

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #26 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:39:51 pm »

yeh it is, USB

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #27 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:42:51 pm »

then you won't need a converter

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #28 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:44:50 pm »

Also is it entirley necessary to use HotGlue on the gamepad board?

shodokan123 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:58:20 pm »

no, you will want solder

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #30 on:** June 15, 2005, 08:34:57 am »

Ah I have just found out that the MicroSwitch's i'm getting have 4.5mm spades, what size QD will I need for these (in milimeters please

)

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #31 on:** June 15, 2005, 12:04:45 pm »

Quote from: IntruderAlert on June 14, 2005, 02:31:52 pm

Quote from: MinerAl on August 27, 2004, 02:57:56 pm
If the buttons came from Ultimarc they are probably 1/4" spades so you'll need .25" (6.35mm) female QDs. If you got the buttons elsewhere (Happs) they could be 3/16" so you'll need the .187" (4.7625mm) QDs. Measure the spades on your buttons before ordering any QDs, or you'll be unhappy with the results.

If you can't wait for your QDs to be delivered, and you have .25"s you can find packs of 10 in the automotive aisle at your local Whatever-Mart. That pack of 10 will cost about what Peale charges for 100 though, so it might be worth the wait!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,23859.msg194722.html#msg194722

looks like 4.7625mm to me

samsunnyuk · « **Reply #32 on:** June 15, 2005, 12:43:32 pm »

OK cheers, but I cant find that size, its a bit too specific! Do you think 5mm would do it?

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #33 on:** June 16, 2005, 12:08:38 am »

I don't see why it wouldn't be anything but fabulous


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