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khaldunn

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xbox - what not to do XD
« on: September 06, 2005, 03:51:48 pm »
Ok... I here's wat NOT to do to an xbox.... Take apart a controller that you're going to use for an arcade deck, and rip off all the unneeded switches and potentiometers.... it will shortcircut your xbox!!!


Well... atleast I think thats what happened.... Does anyone know if ripping off the trigger potentiometers and the tumbstick things will shortcircut the xbox? I have to buy a new one now XD
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Re: xbox - what not to do XD
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2005, 04:26:01 am »
Don't know about shortcircuit, but the controllers probably rely on the analog controls being connected...why did you remove the pots?
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Re: xbox - what not to do XD
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2005, 02:44:49 pm »
well... they were going to get in the way... and I accidentaly ripped off one of them... and I like symmetry :P
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Re: xbox - what not to do XD
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2005, 04:01:53 pm »
should only short circuit if you managed to tear a trace and cross the wires, even then I dont see how you could manage that.  Not to mention the xbox controllers are just USB controllers.  Never been able to kill a device with a USB cable with anything short of plugging it into a wall outlet (which you shouldnt do ;) )
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