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Newb Gamepad Hack Troubles
OnigumO:
Ok, I see the ground connections.Do I need to solder 1 ground point for the D-pad and 1 ground point for the action buttons, or is it 1 ground point for the entire pad? There are holes in the pad but they are linked to other things as well so I wanted to ask you if the holes present are good enough or will I have to drill to makes things easier. Heres a modified .jpg of what you posted earlier.
gnateye:
im not sure about the holes, or the ground issue actually, you need to go pick a up a cheap multimeter, i got mine gtorm radioshak for 9$, then you set it to continuity, when you have connection it lights up or beeps, you put one lead to the dpad ground hole and the other lead on any other ground point (i would checkthem all) as long as you have continuity with all the grounds, you are safe to use one grouns wire, now use the multimeter to check those holes and make sure they only connect one spot, otherwise just drill the holes its really easy and is worth it. the same with the multimeter, well worth the price, an indispensible tool for padhacking
OnigumO:
Wow, thanks a lot. Before I didn't have a damn clue about pad hacking, but know I got a pretty good idea, thanks a lot gnateye and thanks to everyone who posted. Time to get my butt down to radioshack. About the multimeter, if it senses there is a connection, the thing is, how will I know which button has a succesful connection? About drilling the holes, where would be a good location for the action buttons.
gnateye:
yu'll know becasue you will test every button conact and ground point beore drilling or soldering.
as far as the holes go, the directional pads looks super easy, just drill in a spot that wont sever the connection, in case something goes wrong and you have to drill a 2nd hole yu still have connection, i suaully do it a the bas of one of hte "fingers?" where it is a little bit wider, start the drill slowly so it doesnt move around, an dont press to hards or you may crack something.
good luck!
OnigumO:
About drilling, what kind of drill bit and size would you use? The thickness of wire I plan on using is just standard wire that all pcb's come with from the manufacturer for existing connections.