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Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 10:41 am Subject: Cutting the Plexi Glass or Lexan |
I think Lexan is similar to Plexi glass. Plexi glass is very durable and I used a blade that is for cutting lexan. It has a very fine serated edge. But I made it even easier! I used the sheers/ I ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2003 3:50 pm Subject: Need Help Soldering to Sheet metal squaresq |
Hello Everyone,
I need advice on soldering wires to the sheet metal. I am using a very thin rosin core solder. I am able to have the solder stick to the metal, but when I add the wire the solder ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 7:56 pm Subject: Glue on Plexi |
It should not be a problem, but if you must, scrape. |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 6:31 pm Subject: Common Problem |
Ck your wires and make sure they are not exposed. Take the arrows that are not working 100% apart and ensure your weather stripping is correctly placed down.
This has happened to me, but now, toda ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 4:19 pm Subject: Trying To Make A Home Pad Wiring - Making It Simple |
Buy Helping Hands from Radio Shack for 10.00. Buy a very small reel of solder and of course have the CAT 5 phone cable w/ 8 wires fr. Home DEPOT.
If I can do this so can you.
Buy a $5.00 Pen ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 5:51 pm Subject: PS2 Controller |
About the controller. The GameStop or Pelican controller are the ones you see @ AngelFire. The diagram is only for these two controllers that I know of. I have opened a Mad Catz PS2 controller and ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 1:10 pm Subject: Blue Beefman's Videos |
Where can I view these vids?
Thanks |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Views: 2601393
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 6:09 pm Subject: Playing w/ shoes |
That is what the metal pads are made for - shoes. Dont try playing with socks - ouch! |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 10:43 am Subject: I have all arrows working, but... |
Sweat beads off my forehead as I write another couple of questions.
1. I misunderstood how far the weatherstripping should be apart from one another. I think it said something like 2" or 1/2". I ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Views: 2601393
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 10:21 pm Subject: Shadow Dragon and the drillin |
That is funny ... the same thing happened to me. We both have a 1/16 hole in the finger. Did you feel the thing rotate. Damn! I spilled some blood for this project.
David
PS Helping Hands ( ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 10:16 pm Subject: I am almost finished with my pad... |
I figured out my problem....need to ck the wiring for up and down. Left and Right work perfectly. I am sure I just need to secure the connections to the pad and wammo.
Pheonixs you can find the p ... |
Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 7:03 pm Subject: My controller? |
I checked the controller for all directions and they worked perfectly before making the pad. So I think it has to do with the contacts. Maybe they are making contact all the time. But who knows.
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Topic: My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV) |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 3:59 pm Subject: Still having trouble w/ my metal pad |
I readjusted the down arrow to ensure all screws were in securely. When I try to play, the only things that works are the song selection up and down. But during the song I get no response.
By the ... |
Topic: Official non-DDR controller FAQ: Ask controller ?s here. |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 8:47 pm Subject: Guitar Freaks 3rd party controller |
Actually not all PSX controllers work with the PS2. I hope that the GF controller does.
David |
Topic: ALL Soft Pad Discussion goes HERE |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 8:30 pm Subject: Soft Pad Mod |
Have you tried using a flat board made of either wood or masonite to support the bottom of the mat. Just strap down with tape. I have done this with my cheap ignition pad which works excellent and a ... |
Topic: Official non-DDR controller FAQ: Ask controller ?s here. |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 8:26 pm Subject: Guitar Freaks 3rd party controller |
I recently purchased a 3rd party controller from Ebay.. I am a bit worried though. Because it said that it was compatible for GF for PSX and only have the PS2 version.
My question: Will this cont ... |
Topic: ALL Soft Pad Discussion goes HERE |
Sleepydrakos
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Forum: Bemani Controllers Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 5:59 pm Subject: Soft Pad Mod |
I recently modded my softpads using .5 thick ply wood that has the same measurements as the pad. I then strapped it down and it works ok for my ignition pad but my cheapo MadCat Pad could be better - ... |
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