Metal Pad Discussion Part II

Slothboy · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jun 2004

I was thinking that if I take out the copper and replace it with sheet metal (sheet metal that is wider than the copper) the pad will register more easily no mater where you hit it. The copper is placed in the middle, and you have to hit pretty close to the center, but I was thinking that if I used sheet metal instead, it covers a wider area and will register anywhere through out the pad. I know I would have to resolder the wires, but I wasnt sure if this would actually work. If it does work then I think it would be a good mod.

yumbrad · Basic Member Joined: 28 Jun 2004

Just a couple week update: the RedOctane pads I bought continue to work well, although I've noticed that they are slightly different revisions it seems. They both have a thin layer of foam underneath to prevent sliding and (I thought) protect floors. However, after playing for quite a while on both, I discovered a difference. One of them has two screws with points that protrude past the wood underneat the foam - didn't notice them until after playing a while on my hardwood floors, and now have two gouges there

... I got some interlocking foam "garage floor pads" from target to put under both, although only one seems to need it. This works well, no slpping and no scratching. Just a heads up, I imagine many pads might have this same issue if playing on a hard surface, since there are only a few manufacturers it seems.

coolmantheboom · Basic Member Joined: 08 Jul 2004

ok i have two questions, first quetsion is the DDR MAX 2 Konamix Dance Dance Revolution Metal Pad any good? is it worth my 100 dollers? or is their a better metal pad that i can buy for my 100 dollers?

and the second question is, how hard is it to mod a metal pad, i was thinking about takeing off the metal panals replaceing them with plexy glass and putting neons on the inside of the pad, (kinda like a pc mod) would that be possible??
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dmarsee · Basic Member Joined: 01 Jul 2004

LifeOdaParty · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:27 pm Post subject:

I would be more skeptical of what dmarsee writes than those ebay pads. As he joined ddrfreak only last month.

I have had what many call terrible metal pads (old mymybox pads) for over 2 years now and they are still going strong. I just AAA'd 2 songs in a row on them yesterday to give you an idea of how good they are doing.

I think that it would be a great investment for you to get those pads, but be sure that you treat them right, or it wont be worth it. I have kept my pads going strong for this long by cleaning them out maybe once a month and preforming maintanance on them at the same time. All I do is unscrew the screws, clean the connection on the panels with steel wool and then screw it back together and make sure that all of the screws and rubber stoppers are on there tightly.

I am planning on buying 2 of these (they are better than my metal pads cause of the polycarbon panels) to take to college with me as my mom wont give up the mymybox pads (yes my mom plays ddr, and yours should too).

Ps. dmarsee? why did the person that you bought the used cf's from sell them to you if they were so great. Did he buy his own Arcade machine?
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Sinistar · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:46 pm Post subject:

vsamaco · Trick Member Joined: 08 Mar 2004

666aZn · Basic Member Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Location: Gaithersburg Md

One Last question about CF

can u make ur own arrow design and put it on the cf. if so, how do u do it?

Romantix · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 9:07 pm Post subject:

I have a question and a review all in one.

I got my RedOctane metal pads today. I played for 5 minutes and the upper-right button broke. On top of all of this, the metal that surrounds the upper-side of the pad seems to be slightly dented...or maybe it's just reacting to the screws set in it. Whatever. ANYWAYS, I was wondering if anyone had the same problems, because if they did, RedOctane sells some whacked-out crap. Thank ya.
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Romantix · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 11:52 pm Post subject:

PunkBuddy · Basic Member Joined: 09 Jul 2004

Hi, I'm sure you're all getting tired of random people asking about pads, but I gotta try anyways:

I was looking for a metal pad under $150 (sans shipping) and I was wondering how the mid-range BNS pad was? Whether it's durable, requires modding, or anything. I did a search on a few forums and I couldn't seem to come up with anything.

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Sinistar · Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 6:09 pm Post subject:

lNllClK · Basic Member Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Location: Northwestern PA

i have a complaint about the cobalt flux. yes i do... it's not about the quality of the pad or anything. i couldnt possibly complain about that because they HAVEN'T SHIPPED IT YET. it's been about 20 days now and they've yet to ship it. i even emailed the dude twice asking when i can expect the pad and he gave an estimate. they still didnt ship it so i emailed again and he gave another estimate and it's past that as well... i know these are just guesses at when my pad will be shipped, and the note at the bottom of the page said "ABOUT 2 weeks" but really. i've heard of people getting theirs shipped out so much earlier than that, but never really that much later. this sucks.
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HitokiriX · Trick Member Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Location: Berwyn, PA

By the way everone on these forums seem to love the CF and have the god damn money to get one (sorry but i don't have the cash so i'm kinda pissed off right now....don't mind me).....I'd expect the CF to be popular in other places as well. so it shouldn't be that unexpected to have to wait a couple of weeks for a CF to be shipped being so popular and all. i jus hope i can get the cash for mine soon and be able to convince my parents that a 300 dollar pad isn't THAT much....

this might take a while.....

IXISIXI · Basic Member Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Location: WB

I'm pretty disapointed with my RO pad I just got. The arrows are harder to depress than they should be. I litterally have to stomp to my beat in order to stomp to my beat. Anyone know how to make them more responsive?

Dancing Dan · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: my brand new cf pad

Slothboy · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jun 2004

yeah ive been waiting for my CF for two weeks. i have no doubt that its worth the $300 and the waiting time, but i want it so bad that i had a dream that it arived.