Maybe a little off topic

mikieson · Trick Member Joined: 14 Nov 2003

Sorry if it is...But, I really have to give it to you people who are having so much trouble with all these pads from 30$to 350$ and you are still sticking with DDR, or anyother dancing game.
I have only had my homebuilt pads and have never had any problems. Mine work great, are tough enough for every day use and work like a charm. If i would have had all these problems you people are having I would have never liked playing DDR for longer than about 10minutes.
You just need to spend the money and make your own. It is well worth it in the long run.
Heck I build and sell mine and make a little money on the side. Gives you something to do and something to be proud of as well.
Quit buying all these expensive, crap pads out there. This includes the AF, and the CF pads.

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

well said...

my homebuilt has lasted about a year now, and im about ready to build a second since my friends RO 2.0 broke..

anyway, i cant say how well the metal pads are vs the homebuilt, but i know its a heck of alot easier to fix them when/if something goes bad on your OWN built thing

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Marq(uistadorous) · Trick Member Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: Arvada, CO

I just dont know if I have the skills to build one. I think you know what ur talkin about, so Ive got some questions

1 How much would it cost?
2 which plan should I use?
3 Since I really dont build many things, wont it take me forever and wouldnt I have trouble doing all the wiring and stuff ?
4 Did you enjoy building it?

Thanx for the help

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mikieson · Trick Member Joined: 14 Nov 2003

Mixel Plix · Trick Member Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Location: PA

i dont have the tools...no soldering kit..is there any way i could go around that?

mikieson · Trick Member Joined: 14 Nov 2003

Mixel Plix · Trick Member Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Location: PA

well my dad has some, and i could probably get the rest from my brother in law..so if i built a mat, i would need no soldering?...hmm, this sounds very awesome. would it still work as good? it wouldnt make any major difference would it? and do you think a 14 year old could do this, most likely with no help, except the instructions off the net, because no one is interested in helping me build this, and i've been wanting to.

mikieson · Trick Member Joined: 14 Nov 2003

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

i tell YOU what, heh

im gonna build another new pad soon..i hope

im gonna get detailed pics, and maybe some vids even if i get some requests.

mine is based on the riptide model

and its not too hard to build..at all

i enjoy it alot, its just kinda frustrating when it "breaks down, but then u know exactly what to do to fix it...

PM/AIM me..email isnt the best, i dont check it alot, but u can
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NVWC2006 · Basic Member Joined: 23 Dec 2005

it would be highly appreciated if you go post the steps you took to create your pad, the process that you went through, and any pictures you have. seeing how different people's pads are built help others who are creating their own designs, copying someone else's, or simply modding.

plus, if you post it up, you may have less people asking you questions because you'll have answered many of them already.

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

hopefully i can get it started fairly soon..
i just spent 200 bucks and im kinda short at the moment

anyway, PM me periodically if i dont get started kinda soon...your judgement

do u want the vids or just pics?..id rather just to pics, but maybe vids would help..?
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mouseish · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:19 pm Post subject:

This is a VERY good point (to original post). If you think you lack the whatevers to build a pad from the ground up, I'd recommend chucking the cash out for a TX-1000 (the TX-2000 isnt worth more just for that bar) and MODDING THE HELL OUT OF IT. The modding goes much further than just sheet metal contacts. New wiring internally, a real control box, etc. I have done this with a pair of 2000's and theyre great. Much more accurate than a CF of the same age.