Level Six Deluxe Dance Mat v3.1 (Ignition Style)

Kingdarian · Trick Member Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Location: UT Austin, TX

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-88-70-2lw.html#

Is this one of the Level six pads? I didn't see any others in the forum that looked like it, but I really liked the price. Can anyone tell me how good these are if they aren't the same as the level six ones?
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Vash7ehStampede · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 7:23 pm Post subject:

Kingdarian · Trick Member Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Location: UT Austin, TX

Has anyone ordered/used that 3rd party pad? I wanna know if it'd be worth it to get that pad. I really admire the price.
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wathomas777 · Trick Member Joined: 27 Feb 2005

I purchased some 3rd party xbox pads that were called 2006 pads from innex inc. on ebay. The pads wer 12.99 each + shipping which equated to about 26 dollars per pad when it was all said and done.

The pads to me look of high quality throughout, and although I noticed some mis-steps, I am not totally convinced it's not me. I don't have any of the consistant misses that I got with my gamestop soft pads, and these were only 6 bucks more. I had to wait about 1 week for shipping from California, but for me they are well worth it.

They are also now selling for 10 bucks a piece since the new ignitions with the true "3.0" foam are now out.

From my experience and what I've read, in a majority of the cases, the difference you pay is in the foam, since I am convinced that all these pads, be them red octane, or level 6 or vortz or whatever, come from the same sweatshop in china.

If you are looking for perfection in a pad, these won't cut it, on higher step counts, but if you are looking for marked improvement, I recommend them highly. I can't see how a red octane can be that much better, and judging from the recent posts in some of the red octane thread, they aren't.

earthsfate · Basic Member Joined: 11 Mar 2005

v4 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Feb 2005

if that pad u r considering is from super_deal4u i highly don't recommend it. Since i bought two pads from him with foam inserts but not the ones with dense inserts but the actual sensors are crap (the stuff that has nothing to do with the inserts). After 4 hours with each pad each pad gave me boos even when i was stepping correctly. And one after a little while longer started self-pressing. I highly don't recommend this pad unless the sensors are different which i doubt i think the insert is a bit better but that is it. Beware of ebay pads

Basically each pad recognizes presses only sometimes now leading to failing and making them useless.

Mori Bokusochi · Basic Member Joined: 15 Apr 2004

I need some advice pertaining to this Ignition pad. >_<; I bought one about 6 months ago (September 2004) for my birthday, and it's overall worked amazingly well for me up until recently. Lately, however, my arrows trigger sporadically without me hitting them.

Mainly, the left arrow does this, but I have also had trouble with my down and right. I have really huge feet for a 12-year old (size 9s), but I've checked, and I don't step on them by accident while in the center. Is there any way I can repair this, or do I have to buy new pads? X_X

Reallynotnick · Trick Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005

Man if levelsix could just get there butt in gear I would totally pay them, but no, they have to do it the hard way! I have this great smart joy adapter sitting right next to me that I bought to play stepmania but i have no pad! The levelsix pad seems the best for the price and foam and I just have to jump some were because it seems like no pad is perfect. It has taken me about 1 year of searching and this one seems to be it but they just don't want me to have statisfaction!

masterh · Basic Member Joined: 23 Aug 2004

My first levelsix pad went kaput after maybe three weeks of play. The down arrow responded, but very rarely. They shipped out a new one fairly quickly, and I've been playing with that.
Since the old pad's been sitting around for the last four months, I figured I'd throw caution aside and try experimenting with the anatomy of a dance pad. I unzipped the pad and cut it open from the inside to see if maybe the wiring was goofy. Underneath the vinyl was a very thin, clear plastic section.
I cut this plastic section open to check out the wiring beneath... only to discover that the wiring was actually *printed* on the thin plastic section! Obviously, the down arrow is no longer working since I sliced part of the printed wiring.
My question - before I dump this pad, is there any way to easily reconnect the wiring? I figure no, but... never hurts to try. I tried using elecrical tape to bridge the sections (I have no idea how to solder together this printed wiring stuff), but no dice.

CNLohr · Trick Member Joined: 02 Feb 2004

In general with ignition pads there is no way to repair the wiring. In some cases (particularly with soft foam that LevelSix does not sell anymore) this mylar will actually crease and break.

I have yet to see any hit on how to repair that or any hint that anyone has ever been able.

That seems very strange considering the usual Hard foam mat failure is with the foam used between the two layers of circuit printed mylar.

Once that thin layer fails the pad is trash.

Did you find any obvious cause as to the reason the down arrow's electronics failed?

Vash7ehStampede · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject:

Reallynotnick · Trick Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005

Bad news (I got this on the 28th)

"Nick,

Thank you for your email. We apologize for this situation.
Unfortunately, the Deluxe Mats are still on backorder and it will be
another 4-6 weeks before they arrive. At this point, due to the long
backorder, we are suggesting to customers that if they want a mat soon
they should look elsewhere. Also, customers are not charged until the
order is ready to ship, so your order can be cancelled at any time."

chuckly · Basic Member Joined: 14 Apr 2005

My aunt is going to the States in a few weeks and Iâd like her to bring back an ignition style pad for me. Anyone know the approximate dimensions and weight of an an ignition style soft pad in the box?

Thanks.

boss matsumoto · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:43 pm Post subject:

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Reallynotnick · Trick Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005

Ok I am about going crazy waiting for this pad! Anybody have any more news on avaibility? Also can anyone recomned another pad similar to this one within the same price rang?

prankster · Basic Member Joined: 30 Apr 2005

Hey guys
I just bought a new Ignition soft pads; it's a decent one since it has 1.2in hardfoam insert
anyways, i just tried them out today and they seems pretty good until i played on my ps2 for about 2 hours straight
problem is the one i am majorly using quits the game if i just selected "Start Game" and then put my foot back at the center of the mat and bam it will bring back the top menu or the one with "Start game"
it really worries me since some wires maybe damaged when it's in the shipping process or the one who folded
i opened it up(the zippers), kind flatten the top layer abit and it seems to be working better. then it went back to the "normal" state again
just want to know what this really means; faulty pad or just minor problem that can be fixed?

swackerl · Basic Member Joined: 10 May 2005

To keep this thread updated, here is a reply that I got from LevelSix this morning (5/12/05):

attennis · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jun 2005

Another update:

Dear {Name omitted},

We apologize for this situation. The Deluxe Mats and EMS adapters are
still on backorder and will continue to be on backorder for a few more
weeks - but we do not have a date yet. We do understand that this is an
exceptionally long time to have an order pending. At this point, we are
suggesting to customers that you may want to look elsewhere for in stock
mats and adapters. If you ever feel that the wait is too long just let
us know by email and your order will be cancelled. You will not be
charged until the order is ready to ship.

Still same situation... Oh well!

Agent J · Trick Member Joined: 29 Feb 2004 Location: Dimension X

I'm utterly baffled by Level Six's lack of stock on those pads. From what I can tell, aside from "Level Six" branding on the circuit box, they're no different from the pads you can buy at any number of online stores that sell Ignition knockoffs, eBay included. But yet, they've been out of them for over half a year! Too weird. o_O

Reallynotnick · Trick Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005