My home built metal DDR pad (Part IV)

Future Master · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jan 2004

right now i dont have arrow graphics on my riptide pad because im only using one plexiglass n the foam tape wont come off the plexiglass without messing it the plexiglass(like the foam tape would rip in half if i took it off n then i would have to scrape it off) what should i do?
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Aflac · Trick Member Joined: 28 Mar 2005

i r cartoonhero · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Location: bloomington, MN

is there a way of making the pad light up using this method of making the home pad??

HitokiriX · Trick Member Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Location: Berwyn, PA

i r cartoonhero · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Location: bloomington, MN

o ok, well i have another question, how do u wire the whole thing? can someone like send me pictures or get into great detail about it plz?? thanks

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

AIM me for wiring if u really need help

i have done ps2 and xbox so no worries there

EDIT!!

OMFG the left arrow SNAPPED it 2

i mean in HALF

i didnt even hit hard or anything..
just a NEW TIP FOR PPL STARTING
on riptides pad, put another 2x4 piece in the center to have the plex hit that to relieve strain on it

now i gotta redo it

oh well, at least its fun doin this type of stuff...
and tell me now, do ppl want pics while i redo the arrow?
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HitokiriX · Trick Member Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Location: Berwyn, PA

Aflac · Trick Member Joined: 28 Mar 2005

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

k, well i will get pics when i make the new arrow, along with pics on the circuitry too
BUT

hurricane rita is coming

so im not sure when ill be able to get some pics

but i kno u all will understand

btw, the plex just broke like....fine, fine, fine, SNAP!

so its just prolly of heavy play for months, and there was no support under the arrow...
MAKE SURE U HAVE A SUPPORT FOR RIPTIDES DESIGN NOW!!!

ill get pics of what i mean when i do it..in a while

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geckoinc99 · Trick Member Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN

Hey group,
I posted a thing on this awhile back. By adding some middle support to keep the plexiglass from snapping, the pad's strength increases tremendously. Mine has been played on by 400 pounds (including jumping). To do this, just follow these steps.

1. Measure the height from the bottom of the arrow bay to the top of the contacts. This should be done in the very center of the arrow bay. (See picture)
2. Cut a support piece (1 inch square is fine) a few millimeters shorter than what you measured (about 3-4 will do). You want it lower than the contacts so it doesn't interfere with gameplay. Also, it doesn't hurt to have some room in case you have to lower the contacts.
3. Glue (or glue and screw) the piece down. Glue works very well here. Make sure to use a good quality wood glue and lots of pressure.
4. The picture shows some foam on the support. I later removed this because it interfered. I think it's fine without anything on it. The main idea is that it keeps the plexiglass from bending too much.

Anyway, here's a picture to demonstrate what I'm talking about:

If anyone has questions about this, let me know. As I said, I've had 400 pounds jumping on this pad and no problems. I also play Heavy very regularly (I'm 150) and no signs of stress yet. Good luck.!

David
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g5tran · Basic Member Joined: 18 Sep 2005

I've been looking all over this thread but I can't find it. Where can i find the plans to build a blue beefman style pad?

HitokiriX · Trick Member Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Location: Berwyn, PA

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

Aflac · Trick Member Joined: 28 Mar 2005

Has anyone made a bar for the ddrhomepad/stoli design? Or, even better, has anyone made a stand-alone bar? I've been getting to the level where I can A/AA everything except the Max songs, and I realized that having a bar for those would really help. Another thing, does anyone have links to dimensions for the arcade bar? thanks!

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

k guys, the moment youve been waiting for

i got an album with some basic pics
[/img]http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2120111878

im prolly gonna be making another pad, and ill make sure i get pics ALL THE WAY thru building it

and in the midst of the links in this part of the forum, there is a section that some one made their own bar for a metal pad..

just look, if i see it ill edit it in later
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Quad · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject:

Hey I'm a complete noob on making pads. Im just poking my head into this thread (for the first time of course) I was just wondering if anyone had the blueprints for a Beat-Gears pad? Basically all I know as of yet is that if I am making a pad, I want it to be exactly like the Beat-Gear pad. Has this been discussed? Heres where I got the idea.

http://www.ddrfreak.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=8254184#8254184

I love the mod this guy did to the pad also... (Bar + Back add on...Doubles looks awesome too!)

http://h2ofun.net/indexddr.htm

Any info is helpful and appreciated. Thanks (from a pad making noob)

DX Manaic · Trick Member Joined: 28 Aug 2002 Location: Outer Limits

Oh man the beat-gears...those bring back memories.

I highly doubt you can manufacture something like that but mymybox.com sells arcade foot sensors...apparently they will be used in their next pads.
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Synaesthesia · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:09 pm Post subject:

I don't think there are enough pads in that 2nd link, Quad.

/me wishes he had that many...
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