Absolute Question and Answer Thread v.3 (ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE!)

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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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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.

I would like to see pictures if you have them.

i undid the mod a long time ago, sorry

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That’s okay.

So … I won a Hori 360 VLX. I’m trying to find guides online to get the stick up to snuff with a Brook UFB, but my attempts so far have not been fruitful. Even went as far as to check the original threads for the PS3 and 360 VLXs to no avail. Am trying to figure out which wiring would go where.

All I can tell you is break out a multimeter, a note pad, maybe the camera on your phone.
Start taking notes, if you need to use masking tape to label wiring.

Sometimes you gotta go old school.

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Sorry if this is the wrong thread, but can anyone vouch for how easy/hard it is getting an image onto a clear acrylic surface, for an arcade stick skin, or any advice on what methods?

I want to build an arcade stick that’s see through but with a background-less image on it (think transparent PNG’s) but I’m not sure where to start.

There so many ways to do that, clear decals, laser etching, CNC etching, UV Prints, silk screening, ect.

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