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Title: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: Seven7 on February 07, 2006, 06:51:06 pm

Just wondering if anyone has seen these before and if they can be hacked for arcade controlls.  I've never seen these before, although it whouldn't surprise me if someone else had.  Btw, they look cheap, a website i found has them for $2.99 each.   Your thoughts?

-Seven7-

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: dennis808 on February 08, 2006, 08:31:30 am

Well, I had bad luck with mine (different brand as yours) because they didn't have a common ground.
For 2.99 it's worth the experiment I think ;)

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: Seven7 on February 08, 2006, 04:45:54 pm

Quote from: dennis808 on February 08, 2006, 08:31:30 am

Well, I had bad luck with mine (different brand as yours) because they didn't have a common ground.
For 2.99 it's worth the experiment I think ;)

Iam guessing yours was the astropad?  From what i can tell even if a pad dosen't have a common ground, its still hackable, just that it takes more time and wire.  I think ill wait for a few more opinions before makeing an order.

-Seven7-

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: dennis808 on February 08, 2006, 05:55:47 pm

This was my post (and my pad).
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=41553.msg379238#msg379238
It's a perfectly hackable stick, but then for DC use only, and I have a multi-machine setup in my cab so :(

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: Seven7 on February 08, 2006, 07:02:50 pm

just a note, they are not the same controller, still, your right.  Anyway, iam not doing this for a cab, but for arcade sticks.  Mvc2 and power stone 2 don't feel right without em.!

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: SOAPboy on February 08, 2006, 07:05:58 pm

Stop researching and just buy a few..

Honestly, its worth 3 bucks just to rip them apart and check..

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 09, 2006, 05:48:06 am

The astropad is hackable...  if you don't mind not having your L and R triggers, and a lack of a common ground.

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: pmc on February 10, 2006, 05:50:20 pm

And for what it's worth, the controller pictured is not an Astropad.

-pmc

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: Hiub1 on February 11, 2006, 04:02:27 pm

Easiest controllers to hack are the Sega ones. Thats what I used to do when I sold them. Just brush up on the soldering skills and get a nice thin iron tip and you should be good to go. Just make sure you get something pointy and sharp to scratch the contacts with and the connection should be good. If you want, I will send you a picture of mine when I get home later tonight for some ideas.

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 11, 2006, 05:12:58 pm

I also still offer my hacking service...   ;D

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: Goz on February 13, 2006, 09:36:17 am

Quote from: HarumaN on February 11, 2006, 05:12:58 pm

I also still offer my hacking service...   ;D

-= FYI =-

HarumaN hacks rule... can't go wrong with the quality and service.

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: jfunk on February 14, 2006, 08:12:28 am

Quote from: Goz on February 13, 2006, 09:36:17 am

Quote from: HarumaN on February 11, 2006, 05:12:58 pm

I also still offer my hacking service...   ;D

-= FYI =-

HarumaN hacks rule... can't go wrong with the quality and service.

Absolutely true!  HarumaN rules!  Thanx again for the hacked pads!  :)

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: markrvp on February 14, 2006, 03:30:04 pm

I got my hacked pads from HarumaN yesterday.  I hooked the first one up last night and it worked perfectly.  Thank you for the valuable and reasonably priced service!!

Title: Re: strange dreamcast controllers (hackable?)
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 14, 2006, 04:36:14 pm

Wow!  Thanks for all the praise, people.  I'm glad my hacks are working out for you.  :)