Hi @“GOGO.Zippy”
So far so good. I just need to work the following;
Player LEDs, Blue/Green/Red (PS4 light bar), lock and LS/DP/RS.
Going nuts to be honest
Skimmed through this thread, and just wanted to point out something in regards to the USB plug:
From what I understand, USB-A and USB-B connectors are rated for 1500 connect/disconnect cycles, with the majority of the strain/wear placed on the jack on the device. So if the cable is loose, it means the jack is worn down, and you’ll have to desolder and replace it on your PCB.
Conversely, micro-USB connectors are rated for 10,000+ connect/disconnect cycles, and the majority of the strain/wear is instead placed on the plug on the cable. So if the cable is loose, it means you’ll need to replace the cable.
Micro-usb connector’s issues are related to physical connexion to the board: since the connector is small, there’s not so much tension relief, leading to the plug having its lead unsoldered or ripping soldering pads (or worse the connector itself fall off).
This is one of the major issue on the Xbox One controller per exemple.
Agreed. Micro-b USB is a terrible connector design. Mini-b was worlds better but is rather obsolete now. Type C is best. It has a good design that distributes connection pressure much better than other small USB connection alternatives.
People here have told me that “you don’t need the power delivery or throughput” of Type C. No shit. Type C is just a connector (not a protocol like USB 2.0, 3.0, 3.1 gen1, or 3.1 gen 2) and one that could utilitze the same four leads (out of a possible 24) as any other USB High-speed (or better) connection. The only difference here would be that you’d have a different connector that would be reversible and NOT destroy cables nor tear itself off a board.
Hey everyone,
I want to get control panel functional and working on my TES+. I’ve put together this simple diagram which shows the outputs from the control panel and connections to the PS4+ Audio fighting board.
The R3,L3 and PS buttons easy enough and they are working fine.
I need help getting Player LEDs, RBG LED (Ps4 lightbar) and Lock/Unlock, Stick mode select and PS3/PS4 switch.
Thank you in advance.
Player LEDs = They’re right there at the bottom of the image of the board.
RGB LED = I don’t think the Brooks does that at all.
Lock/Unlock = Any Lock/Unlock switch just cuts physical signals, so it’s not something electronic or in the code.
Stick Mode = As far as I remember, the TES+ has a toggle button for this, but the Brooks has a (slider) switch. You’ll have to add additional circuitry to get this to work the way you want it to.
PS3/PS4 switch = The Brooks doesn’t have a slider switch for console select like the TES+; I believe it’s just a “force-system” by holding a button on plug-in.
I definitely want the following for sure.
Player LEDs = yes straight forward but doesn’t seem to be working. I’ve connected to the pins on the Fightboard so not sure what’s missing.
RGB LED = Jansen said that it is possible but might need his EZ mod.
Not sure about these and if these are actually needed.
Lock/Unlock = Jansen said that it is possible but might need his EZ mod.
Stick Mode = Jansen said that it is possible but might need his EZ mod.
PS3/PS4 switch = Jansen said that it is possible but might need his EZ mod.
Right now I don’t have the funds to get an EZ Mod so trying the Hard Mod route 
You’d have to check the anode and cathodes on the LEDs.
Based on that diagram, the Brooks Fightboard has the Player-LEDs in a common-anode setup (the + line is common). I can’t say for certain (haven’t fiddled with a TES+ much), but if you’re connecting the lines straight up and they’re not working, the TES+ may have a common-cathode setup instead. In which case you’d have to get creative.
So, after a few weeks of being flawless (after the couple disconnects when I first got the board) I am experiencing disconnects again. It happens at least once per session, but the other day I was disconnected 5 times over the course of an hour, so I just gave up and used a different stick. I am using the breakout board, so I’m gonna switch back to a Neutrik today and see if it keeps happening.
In my setup I’m going to use the existing USB cable that came with the stick. Plug that into the on board USB port. I’m going to mount the breakout board on the front. Makes more sense being more accessible. Hmm maybe charge my phone while playing lol
Hi All
It’s sorry…The PS4+ Audio fighting board have timeout issue on V4.55 system.
We will release new patch file to fix next Tuesday
Hi All Players
Brook PS4+ Audio is on board, please download to fix on V4.55
Add new function … Use combo keys to emulate LS/DP/RS mode
Woo hoo! Thanks Brook accessories team!