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| mrbasdf:
I just finished wiring my new arcade stick, and I ran into a problem. This is the first time I've used a P360 stick, and I know that they need +5V. I found a point on the psx pad where i can get +5V, but when I wire it to the P360, nothing seems to work. I checked it with a volt meter, and it only shows about 1.5 volts. When i take the wire off, the buttons work again. Is there a certain point on the controller where i can get the needed volts, or do I have to use an external power supply? |
| AlanS17:
Are you using a digital or analog controller? |
| mrbasdf:
I'm using an analog controller, Mad Catz brand. |
| IIOIOOIOO:
Pretty sure that you want to use a digital PS1 controller, so that the button circuits aren't all dragging. Let us know though, as I am about to approach a side project and that info will be useful. |
| grafixmonkey:
The controller probably can't supply enough current through the pin you found, to power the p360. (if that's the case, the voltage drops when you plug it in. And sometimes things start frying, but not always...) If you find a 5v pin that's directly connected to the 5v lead of the USB port, then it should work from there. Look over close to where the USB wire comes in, and test things directly connected to the wires. |
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