Set the multimeter to diode test, and look for continuity. You want all your buttons to have a shared common.
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That helps a lot, thank you.
What’s the difference between monitors used for FPS games and fighting games? Don’t FPS players want lagless monitors too? If so then why aren’t those monitors also recommended for fighting games? If they are, what are some good recent/new ones?
Are there any ultrawides that are good for fighting games? Obviously fighting games don’t support 21:9, but I don’t mind the black bars. I’d just like to have a monitor that fits all.
Motion blur is a pain on FPS as you lose details, it is not critical in Fighting games.
Both need low lag, low latency, but fighting games are usually locked into 60 or sometimes 30 hz while alot of PC FPS games have frame rates in the 140 hz or higher range (even if the display does not support this). Games that lock at 30 fps is going to have motion blur, even some 60fps games have this issue.
A Monitor that just does low latency are no longer that hard to find or expensive. You can get a low lag 1080p Ben Q monitor now for under $100 on amazon. But that entry level Ben Q is only supports 60hz, and you want to do better for non-fighter competitive games like FPS. For PC gaming you want a 144hz or higher refresh on your display. Not making out distant objects because of motion blur can get you killed in games like CS GO, Overwatch or even PUBG (which happens that PUBG supports 144hz refresh on PC).
Now if you are a console player, none of this matters at the moment, as none of the consoles on the market do more than 60hz, hell consoles still are struggling to keep a smooth 60 hz at 1080, so forget 4k. I don’t think the PS5 and what ever the Next Xbox is called can deliver smooth 60hz at 1080.
I am not sure at the moment of any particular models I would suggest. There are a few out there, I just can’t recall what out there and if they are available at the moment.
I feel for the price the sweet spot is a 16:9 1440p monitor with a 144 refresh.
And you want it to support VRR (variable refresh rate), usually FreeSync or GSync to avoid screen tearing. For the Price a FreeSync monitor that’s Gsync compatible.
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I’m looking for a new fightstick pro cable but it seems Jensen’s custom creations is no longer available. Any suggestions to other cables on the market or at least compatible with the 5 pin connector. (Gx12-5 I believe)
best bet these days is to make your own. the pinout for the connector that madcatz uses is documented here Know How: The Mad Catz Pro Cable its different from razer’s. i think jasen has a video for the razer version
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anyone have a wiring diagram for a diy socd cleaner? an old thread from 2011 had them but the image links are dead
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Update: Found the images here GUIDE: Preventing SOCD on any common-ground PCB by using 7400 chips
New question now: would these suffice for the ICs? https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10PCS-SN74HC00N-74HC00N-74HC00-DIP-14-IC-Original-TI/291884310700?hash=item43f5a920ac:g:SmYAAOSwmfhX5Bxk im assuming I’ll need resistors here as well
Anyone have experience pad hacking a qanba drone? I have a drone PCB that I want to drop into a new case with a korean stick.
jasen did a breakdown video about the drone. the pcb is nicely labeled so it should be an easy hack
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I’m making a Sega Genesis stick with a padhacked PCB. Could I use a DB9 connector like this as a passthrough port with a Genesis extension cable to have a detachable cord?
You could, keep in mind that connector is a double sided connector.
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I’ve been doing research on this question, but have received conflicting answers. Is it possible to use a USB headset or a Bluetooth headset on a Playstation 4 to do voice chat and talk with other players?
I going to go with the official Sony instructions here. And yes Sony is very unclear about 3rd party headset support.
Sony’s article on Bluetooth Headset setup
Long story short the PS4 isn’t compatible with any Bluetooth headset, only particular/select models of wireless headsets can be used. All Wireless headsets need to have a matching USB dongle to work on the PS4.
PS4™ Wireless Compatible Headsets
NEW Gold Wireless Headset (model CUHYA-0080)
Gold Wireless Headset (model CECHYA-0083)
PULSE Elite Wireless Stereo Headset (model CECHYA-0086)
Platinum Wireless Stereo Headset (model CECHYA-0090)
PS3™ Wireless Stereo Headset (CECHYA-0080)
So if your Bluetooth headset isn’t on this list, and it does not have a wired option, it is not going to work with the one exception.
Now The PS4 console can support “almost” any USB headset. A Wireless headsets with a matching USB dongle receiver should work. This should work with Bluetooth headsets with matching (and preset) dongle. The catch is not every dongle is going to work, the typical $9 bluetooth dongle you would use on your PC isn’t going to work. You will need a dongle like this here, amazon link shown as an example.
https://www.amazon.com/PS4-Bluetooth-Adapter-Receiver-Transmitters/dp/B07KWQZVDZ/
This thing works as the PS4 see’s the headset as a USB headset and you are pairing with the adapter and not the PS4.
As for voice chat options
Output to Headphones
You can set the audio that is output to the device such as a headset. You can output all audio, or output only chat audio. Select [Sound and Screen] > [Audio Output Settings] > [Output to Headphones]. The default setting is [Chat Audio].
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I’ve been trying to find a way to share lever and buttons between two separate boards in the same case. Does anyone have a preferable way of doing this? My first thought was some 10PDT switches or similar but I’d like to see what other options are out there.
Example hardware scenario:
Brook retro board, JLF w/ 5 pin connector, pushbuttons with flat quick disconnect terminals.
I’d like to add a Sega Genesis 6-button PCB in there and run a separate d-sub 9 connector out. I’m just not sure of a clean and serviceable way to share the inputs between the two PCBs.
anyone know the dimensions (specifically the distance between screw holes) for a Crown 309MJ?
I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I want to see if I have the space in the box i want to put it in
If the PCBs are common ground, run at the same voltage, and don’t draw too much juice, you may be able to tie the power, the ground, and signal lines for the PCBs together. That’s the first approach that I’d look into.
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@Rufus
Thanks for your response.
I’ll start looking into how this would play out. I also just found the slagcoin page with a bit of info about dual pcb setups. I guess I didn’t originally think I would simultaneously power both pcbs but it makes sense why that would be necessary if there wasn’t some sort of switch to completely isolate them from each other. Hopefully this doesn’t cause any issues with the consoles themselves, especially modded ones that already have additional boards inside.
i dont think voltage needs to be exactly the same. i remember dual modding a ps360+ with a tvc wii board which operate at 5v and 3.3v respectively, if im not mistaken. common ground is an absolute necessity though.
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