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eastbayarb:
I am trying to connect my PSX pads to my Happ buttons/sticks using the tutorial at :

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

Trouble is, soldering the wires to the pads doesnt seem to work at all. I have tried hot glue to make the wires and pads to stick together, but results are spotty at best.

Anyone have any other ideas?
quarterstringer:
When I solder PSX controllers, I drill a small 1/16 hole through the edge of the solder point on the controller. Then put the wire through, bend it so it stays in place and solder the wire. Sorry, I just read the tutorial, and it mentions drilling the hole too. Use stranded wire, maybe that will help.
eastbayarb:
I did exactly what you did --drilled a hole with a 1/16th" drill, using stranded wire, bent it, and tried to solder, but it won't stick to the solder points...
cool69rtcharger:
if where you are soldering is green it will not stick unless you scratch it off i think
eastbayarb:
No i am soldering (or trying to) to the copper like it says in the tutorial...it just will not stick.
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