RedOctane Metal Pad

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 9:40 pm Post subject:

I've heard that it could go both ways, but the CF has been known to be more durable.
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Captainkirk923 · Basic Member Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Location: Chesapeake, VA

Which pad has more sensitivity? :baffled:
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Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 12:53 pm Post subject:

I've heard that they're both the same but you can adjust the CF so that it is more sensitive IIRC, by loosening/tightening the screws. RO is more arcade similiar as the CF is just an entirely flat surface.
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Captainkirk923 · Basic Member Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Location: Chesapeake, VA

Thx, i was just wondering because at the arcade, the arrows register perfectly, while with my RO, i have to kind of stomp on then to get them to register.

PS:Even after the screwes are loosened
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Hospitality · Trick Member Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Location: Cape Cod, NE

Weight definitely does not matter with the RO pad.

It says it can handle a heavy amount of weight.

And I weigh only 110 lbs , and my R arrow still cracked.

If you don't mind sawing off a little easy corner of the arrow, a nice website to buy a replacement arrow is keepgaming.com .... 5 day shipping, 22$.
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chrislb98 · Basic Member Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Location: Vienna, VA

The pads are now back in stock, my replacement shipped 2 days ago.

I was able to improve the sensitivity a bit by opening it up, lifting out the bottom plate with the metal contact (the one the wire goes into, not the one with the arrow on top), and bending it a bit so it kinda arches up a tad. Just be careful while doing this... but it really improved the pad.

I tried cleaning the contacts several times per red octane's suggestion (when they actually answered their phones/wrote back) and it didn't do anything.

sexylittlerobot · Trick Member Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Location: VPI & SU

i have had my RO since august. i usually play songs from 7-9 f. on heavy for an hour or two a day. i weigh 113 lbs. by the end of august, i have had 3 panels crack. the bottom arrow and the left arrow no longer register.

i also have an ignition pad. three of the arrows decide not to work randomly. the right arrow likes to stick in place, which means that when you are choosing a song you can't stop to pick it. i have been playing on the ignition since june.
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Dance · Trick Member Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, KY

HEY GUYS I CANT WAIT FOR THIS TO BE COMPLETLEY IGNORED AND RUINED MY CHRISTMAS BECAUSE NO ONE LOOKS IN THIS THREAD AT ALL!!! YEAH!!!!!!!! GO MODS!!!!!!!

First off, mods PLEASE don't lock this, it will be strongly ignored from people who know a lot about DDR pads if i post it in there, it seems like civilized excitment posts about arrival dates in there. This will attract attention!

OK, big problem with my RO about 2 months ago, i brought it to a friends house through my moms BIG infinity. It worked great when i got there. To me, i guess it wasn't a good trasistion on the way back, i got back and the left arrow just didn't work at all! I was so confused!!

When i turned my PS2 on multiple times after i notcied they didn't work, YOU KNOW HOW THE LIGHTS TURN ON WHEN YOU TURN THE PAD ON? Well, the 2 arrows THAT DONT WORK had their lights light up, and the 2 that do work, didn't llight up.

I opened it up, searched through forums, cleaned my pad carefully, try a mod that im not skilled enough to do, took the mod off! Called a electrition to come try to look at it, He said the back arrow's wires were torn, he fixed it up, SO im left with EVRY ARROW BUT THE UP ARROW WORKING, the control box signal is fine, the contact it clean!! BUT! The foily stuff looks a little beaten up.. Could this be the problem!? If so, where and how do i replace it.
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Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:56 pm Post subject:

I think that if it is not registerring then it is the sensor and/or contact's fault. Therefore, judging by your post - most likely it is the beaten up foils at fault.
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Shinmizu · Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 5:49 pm Post subject:

They're still using foil on those platforms? Geez, I figured that after everyone and their mother's uncle's cousin's roommate's dog-sitter's lover emailed them and told them it was a bad idea that they'd switch over to sheet metal. Ugh.
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Dance · Trick Member Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, KY

oO The Fly Oo · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:31 pm Post subject:

I can't decide if i should try this pad out first, and possibly get a CF later. It's a money issue.. I mean.. a redoctane pad will come out to 130 less for me, or more because i might buy 2 because my friend might want one too, to save some money. I know i would be happy with a CF pad, and that they don't break, while this pad seemingly has broken for numerous people, but.. it's a big difference in the money factor.
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Fireproof · Basic Member Joined: 28 Nov 2004

I just received my Red Octane Metal pad and love it. Granted, it doesn't have many hours on it yet, but so far so good. And I'm impressed with the construction - it seems like it will hold up well.

For what it's worth, I have one RO Metal Pad and one RO Ignition v2 pad. Both are top notch and serve us well when playing head-to-head.

Dance · Trick Member Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, KY

Ok, Glad to hear you love it Fire Proof, i loved mine when i got it also. A couple things you must look out for over time:

-Keep it away from dust, it will buid up and cause you to have to open up the pad and clean, which is not fun.

-Keep the pad in one room, actually, on one floor, try not to manuever it to much, the wiring is weak and might slip out(even though it can be repared quick with electrical tape.

-Always ware shoes, don't be to hard on the metal sheets between each arrow, if you bend one on a jump, its not bending back, welcome to the new shape of your pad. In otherwords, be careful to hit the middle of the arrow and not slide the sides.

-BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE MASTER WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE PAD AND CONTROL BOX! A RIP FROM THAT IS A BURN OF $200 BUCKS! RO WILL NOT FIX THAT!
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Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 4:47 pm Post subject:

You can play this in socks right? There won't be any screws or anything of the like that may hurt my feet, yes?
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RadMooseKiller · Trick Member Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio

i just got a RO metal mat. i played on it for about 30 minutes so far, and im not sure wut the problem is, but im doing a lot worse on it. songs that i SDG i get about 30 greats, songs that i can A consistantly i get Cs. im not sure if i need to loosen the screws, or just break it in and play for a while, but any help would be greatly appreaciated.
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LordOfAllMuffins · Trick Member Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Location: Huntsville, Al

Yes You can play in your Socks. I actually prefer it becuase it put's lets strain on the pad especially if you play harder songs.
My Wiring on the left arrow is always the first thing to go. I'm on pad #3 from RO

And Since I have no idea how to fix the torn wire I just send it back and so on. It's and Endless chain of returns!
Still none of my arrows have yet to crack granted I have had each pad a little less than a month before the wiring goes. Once I get to pad 7 or 8 I'll definatly try for a refund maybe? Or they might just get tired of sending me refurbished ones. *sigh*
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chrislb98 · Basic Member Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Location: Vienna, VA

Radmoose - they pads do go through a bit of a break-in period. Try playing songs with lots of jumps (drop out, maxx unlimited, end of the century) to speed this up.

Loosening the screws didn't help the sensitivity on mine... I had one arrow that was kinda dull so I bent the bottom plate under the arrow a little.

Also, try messing with the timing in the sound options menu, helpful if you're used to playing on a soft mat.

RadMooseKiller · Trick Member Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio

ok, ill have to try that, because i was really upset when i got it and i was doing even worse. and wut would u recoment adjusting the timing window to?
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chrislb98 · Basic Member Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Location: Vienna, VA

I used the timings recommended by the cobalt flux people. Try these, and play with them a little and see if your great count changes.

DDR Extreme (JP) - +2
DDR Party Collection (JP) - +2
DDRMax2 (JP) - +2
DDRMax2 (USA) - +1 or +2
DDRMax (JP) - +2 not confirmed
DDRMax (USA) - +4 not confirmed