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XtraSmiley:
OK, instead of going the IPAC route, my buddy and I decided to use Playstation controllers in his MAME cab and a PS to USB converter for the MAME conection.  The reason is that he also wants to stick his PS2 in the cab.  Long story short, we've ruined about 3 controllers trying to get the solder to stick onto the PCB of the controllers with no luck.  We tried scraping them, drilling holes, glue.... everything.  The darn things just won't stay on.  Can anyone give us some tips?  How about, can anyone sell us pre-wire PS PCB pads?

Apollo:
Generally the best game pads to hack are the ones that not only have the flat connection but also have a little hole that you can stick a wire in and solder it. I'm not sure of exact brands but they are definately out there.

Bgnome:
soldering flux is your friend. scrape the trace to expose the copper andgive it some light scratches.  dab a little flux and you are good to go.

XtraSmiley:

--- Quote from: Bgnome on October 11, 2004, 09:55:17 am ---soldering flux is your friend. scrape the trace to expose the copper andgive it some light scratches.  dab a little flux and you are good to go.

--- End quote ---

Believe it or not, we tried two different kinds of flux.  A silvery type one and a yellow gooy one.  I guess we just suck a soldering.... Want to do it for us?

seibu:

--- Quote from: XtraSmiley on October 11, 2004, 10:47:30 am ---
--- Quote from: Bgnome on October 11, 2004, 09:55:17 am ---soldering flux is your friend. scrape the trace to expose the copper andgive it some light scratches.  dab a little flux and you are good to go.

--- End quote ---

Believe it or not, we tried two different kinds of flux.  A silvery type one and a yellow gooy one.  I guess we just suck a soldering.... Want to do it for us?

--- End quote ---

Are you trying to do it with official Sony pads? That's next to impossible. You need some cheap third party pads. Generally, the cheaper the pad the easier it is to hack. I suck at soldering and I easily hacked two "Logic 3" pads. Good luck!

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