Metal Pad Discussion Part II

odaen · Basic Member Joined: 10 Feb 2004

I recently bought a mat of ebay and made a website/review

http://www.gameroom.com/odaen/Dance.htm

Can someone tell me what it is, cause it doesn't look like any others I've seen before in this thread, and it doesn't have 6 buttons like the Cyphergames.

Also can I take the feet off it, cause the wires appear to be in the way (see picture)

Thanks

zero2dash · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:16 am Post subject:

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woodmanismyTWINbrother · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:54 am Post subject:

since i'm lazy and i'd rather not read all the pages of posts
what is the best metal pad for the least cash? my friends and i are looking to put money together and buying 2 pads but we dont want crap - anyone have an idea?
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VxJasonxV · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:53 pm Post subject:

Lazyness is not an excuse, and I would appreciate it if NO ONE answers bacamaro2000.
It's not that hard to search. Or look back just a few pages (or page 1 which will be more detailed very shortly).

zero2dash, that's because CobaltFlux'es are regarded as THE Home DDR Metal Pad. Red Octane is a decent competitior, but just about everyone loves the CFs, and they are very reliable.

He also said "or if you can't build your own", which is a good idea as well.
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Shadow_65 · Trick Member Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Location: Saturn

how do i go about replacing the acrilic on the $79 metal pads like the ones on ebay? does anyone have a website on it?

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nekkidpunk · Trick Member Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Location: Mission, Tx

So what is this sheet metal mod you have to do on the BNS pads....and will it keep it running more reliably? Does anyone actually have one of these? Furthermore a CF is out of the question for me...so if anyone knows the answer to this...let me know plz.
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zero2dash · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:53 am Post subject:

nekkidpunk · Trick Member Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Location: Mission, Tx

So if i got a BNS clone off ebay and modded it b4 i started using it....i'd be okay?

I've read the sheet metal mod, and i plan to do that...What about removing the center screw and just gluing the center foot on each pad to reduce wear on the circuit?....Should i hold off on that mod or just do it when i get the pad? That was on the rufus3 mod page too if u were wonderin....
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seanh · Basic Member Joined: 10 Jan 2004

Before I got my metalpads, I searched the internet, read different forums to get the feel for best bang for buck type metal pads. Here is VERY simple summary/conclusion I came. Remember how good/bad a pad from certain brand might be, there is ALWAYS exception.

1. DON'T bother with any pads that mentions the words "ACRYLIC" and/or BAR (due to material weakness and the fact that NON of the good metalpad makers listed below manufactures metalpads with bar)

2. DO look for pads with poly carb or lexan pads.

How about construcitons and other factors you say? Well due to the number of metalpad makers (there aren't dozens), it is relatively safe to say that any company that makes metalpads using poly carb/lexan panel do make nice enough pads.

So which company meets above standards? As far as I know, CF/RO/BNS and 2 I have seen on ebay. I am pretty sure BNS also adv. on ebay too which makes 1 other company which I have no clue to who/what it is.

I consider RO/BNS pretty much the same in most aspects other than price/brand sorta like Bayer Aspirin and generic aspirin.

1. If you don't care about the cost and you are a patient type, then get CF. (most expensive and slow shipping due to production time but also makes supposedly the highest quality pad, although there seems to be some complaints regarding control boxs)

2. If you do care about the cost and you are an impatient type, then get RO/BNS- (relatively decent product and decent price. Most complaints are regarnding the fact that you might have to remove the panels and clean the contact when needed)
a.If you are the type who get generic brands if if they are similar in quality, then get BNS.
b. If you are the type who never gets generia brands, then get RO.

3. If you do care about the cost but patint and vice versa, then flip a coin~

Since I do care about the cost and somewhat of an impatient type, and also don't mind getting generic brands if the quality were similar, I got 2 BNS metals pads. Only complaint I have so far is that if you step away from the center of the pad, pad won't register it as well but as long as you step closer to the center, it is very accurate. I got used to it so it is not too much of a bother now.

As for ebay poly carb pad, it sounds nice enough for relatively cheap price but I just don't like ebay in case something goes wrong or I need a warranty service.

If you live near LA area, you might want to get it from BNS since you can get it the same day and also save shipping cost. The cost will be similar to buying one from ebay and paying shipping.

If you are a skeptical type, you can always do what I did and read through 40pagess of posts here and search through other ddr related boards looking for more info~

I am pretty sure you'll reach similar/same conclusion as I did.

islanders54321 · Trick Member Joined: 07 Feb 2004

If i get a cg style pad off of ebay can I replace the arrows with a stronger material, but insulation of foam on the bottom of the foam(like ps2freak's mod) and than but sheet metal underneath the foam( like in Ter's mod). I would love to get the best of both worlds

supremeshadowkai · Trick Member Joined: 30 Nov 2003

Ok Ok, so I've been reading about the pads going back in this thread. But I want a simple answer to my question. Is the Cobalt Flux pad really worth it...vs the RO metal pad? I've heard not so good things about the RO pad, so I just want to make sure. As for the cobalt flux, is there going to be a lot of maintenance required? Currently I'm on a wireless Pelican soft mat dance pad. It slides, and responsiveness is decent. Will I notice a huge diff? I need an answer soon, cause I'm ordering

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Raen · Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:14 am Post subject:

I'm looking into getting a metal pad soon, but I don't think a CF is exactly what I'm looking for. I did find one that I liked the look from DDRgame.com, and I really liked the look of it because of the bar (I still need to use it at times and i feel that it would really emulate arcade style). However, the arrows are made of acrylic plastic. I was wondering if perhaps I could get the plastic replaced with something else (let's say poly/ really thin plexiglass, I 've a friend that can cut the stuff) that it'd be worth it. Because right now I can't afford the extra 130+ dollars for the CF pads, shipping etc. Any helpful comments would be appreciated.
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supremeshadowkai · Trick Member Joined: 30 Nov 2003

Well as you can see above I'm no expert, but here is what I can tell you. The best metal pads are either the CF or RO. Few other metal pads are good. The ones with the bars are known to be bad. If you don't want the CF, go with the RO.
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Shadow_65 · Trick Member Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Location: Saturn

i just found these to day. there like the cg pads except led lights and polycarbanate arrows hope this helps (im geting one of these hopefully)
ill take pics of it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3078083141&category=21185

islanders54321 · Trick Member Joined: 07 Feb 2004

can i mix ps2freak's mod with the sheet metal mod for a cg pad?
Please answer, no one has answered me lately

Oh and also should i take all the rubber legs off of the bottom and then put the screws back in or should i loosen all the screws up, put the pad on the wood, and then tighten all the screws?

iLm · Basic Member Joined: 14 Feb 2004

Ok, so i'm thinking about getting a CF pad pretty soon, but i was wondering if that control box, or with a converter i can get it working on a xbox console as well. (sorry i didn't read all 45-46 pages, so i may have missed this answer posted already.) Thanks.

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