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This thread got really boring all of a sudden...

I also agree... I want more people to start building their pads and taking pics.. or even videos of them in use and posting them.

Maybe I'll do t ...

also, the 380 dollars is for the WHOLE solo pad, not just half the materials, 300 or so dollars would be for half the materials of TWO metal pads

I doubt many of us have that kind of money to throw ...

I don't know any possible way to explain it, but I have not solder holding my wires. I've got duct tape holding them _in place_.... it's pressure from the rubber tubing in the arrows that actually mak ...

Re-strip the wire.... touch just the wires together and see if that works. I'm wondering if you have glue on the wires and it's not connecting.

Same size as my contacts and my pads work great....

This question should probably have gone in the custom built pad thread (stickied)

For my border, ok, how do I explain this?

Ok, I had the five square panels all attached and I had all the Stanley corner braces attached. With me so far? Ok... then I had a 33" piece of wood that I ...

For everyone looking for the weather stripping... This is a picture of the stuff I got... it is what you are looking for:
http://www.secondattempt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=160

If tha ...

I'm using 9x9 sheet metal for my contacts.

Someone mentioned that they "bounce" and double/triple register the steps. I have NOT had this problem even once. I am 100% happy with how great my pa ...

I'm using the corner brace contacts that someone else on this forum (I think it was 5thdementation) and Bluebeefman used. Bluebeefman was a REALLY old generation builder. Like maybe one of the first o ...

I agree that it's a bad idea... it's basically a super thin piece of plastic (thinner than a piece of paper) with some very thin metal contacts that would tear easy. I don't think the pad would last v ...

Hey 5thDementian, where did you find your arrow graphics? I've been looking for a different color arrow to use for my 2nd pad, so they both won't look the same, and your red/orange one is spiffy!

I ...

Hey guys/gals... my website was down for a while and I just got it back up. So, for those of you who haven't seen the pictures of my custom pad, please click the link in my signature and check them ou ...

Have you guys/girls seen this:
http://woodpads.tripod.com/

???

They make/sell custom DDR pads. IMHO they are rather unattractive, but I wonder if they're making bank.

They charge $300 per pa ...

Can anyone tell me if it makes a loud metal on metal sound when the contacts hit each other?

That was my biggest fear because I'm in an apartment building. There isn't any "clanking" sound or anyth ...

Here's the pic: (its open for anyone to use)

poopy.... that makes ME want to change out my arrows

*SNIP*

Awesome idea for the buttons. I don't have the patience to cut all the sheet metal like that... but I wish I did.... props to you on that.

What was the total cost of your pad?

im so glad i found this site..

its good to kno i wasnt the only one to think about building your own pad..

anyway, thanks for all the good designs; they helped alot..

the only problem is th ...

Hey can someone tell me where to get 33 in. lengths of wood 1in. by 1 1/2 in. for my border? I can't find any wood at those lengths at home depot or lowes. Did everyone just make their own or sumthing ...

Lookin' good.. did you get open cell or closed cell? I was told open cell pwns closed cell.. I like your arcade button setup, even if it's a little ghetto.. I may have to use it myself!

The bu ...

Hey guys (and gals)... I replaced the weatherstripping in my second pad. I had rubber tubing in there and it made the buttons too stiff, so I changed it today... HUGE difference.

I'm not a great dd ...