The Official Custom Arcade Sticks Thread

Sup man, just check out:

I think they post what is compatible with all controlers and what not. I would post exactly which ones here but I am at school and lunch is ending so I can only give you a link. I will post the converter names later once I find them out. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

If you go here: http://www.massystems.com/ProStick.html,they have a
Ps2->xbox converter. check it out.

Hellfromabove: Thanks, I’ll check that out.

Magnus: I’m not shelling that kind of dough. I’d rather be a cheap ass and just get a converter, but thanks for the suggestion.

EDIT:

HFA: I’m not finding what I’m looking for. If you could link me directly to what you were talking about when you have the time, I’d appreciate it.

First off, Stump Magnus was just replying to your post. You needed a converter and he was just saying that MAS Systems has one but those guys just sell them too expensive. Ok well Stump you needed some converters so I looked around and found some. Here they are:

PS2 to PC

Price: $14.90

Description: Called the EMS USB 2. It allows you to connect up to 2 PS2 controllers to your PC. Also it allows you to use most PSX guns with the PS2.

PS2 to X-Box

Price: $24.90

Description: Called the Magic Box for X-Box. It allows you to not only connect your PS2 controller to your X-Box but also your DC or Saturn controllers too.

PS2 to DC

Price: $14.90

Description: Called the Total Control. It allows you to use ALL PSX (dual shock or non) and PS2 controllers on the DC.

Well Stump I hope this helps you out. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

Rotendo or anyone:

i have 3 grounds to my controller…how would i connect all 3 with wire? :confused: this is the last question i need before i start soldering. thanks…

what kind of pad is it?
psx,ps2,dreamcast,USB PC?
what exactly is “3 ground” ? :lol:
psx,ps2,dreamcast pads share common ground so you solder to just any ground BUT if its pc USB gamepad then maybe I might be able to answer :cool:

didn’t I answered that the other night on AIM? oh well, here goes.

Ground#

  1. To X,Y,Z,A,B,C and start
  2. To up, down, left, right
  3. don’t solder one for the third ground, not needed.

You just need to connect 2 (two) wires to those microswitches. Got it?

oh dang… all the old posts got deleted…
rotendo or anyone>> can u post again
how the ps2 buttons convert into DC
when u use a converter on the ps2 controller?
Im gonna put my thing together today
so I wanna make sure I wire it all correct.
thanks a lot!

Hey donaldducktm I changed your pic that you had a little bit and hope this helps with wiring and grounding. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

It’s over…i soldered, plugged in disconnects etc, and i didn’t get ANYTHING…no response from my dreamcast NADA…

FUCK IT! :mad:

Hi

i was just wondering what converters work for psx to xbox with voice.

I have a joybox but it doesnt work with voice. and i got the dreambox from liksang. it does work with voice but only with a real sony brand pad. i made my custom stick out of a psx 1000 pad. does anyone know what converter i can use for this and one that has voice.

Thanks
~RaNDoM

Hey man sorry I couldn’t help you when i was online. My mom was really bugging me and I had to get off. What I suggest you do is take off the disconnects. Don’t use them. Just solder straight to the microswithes themselves. I have noticed that when some people try to do this it doesn’t work so just solder straight to the microswitches. Also never give up, whatever you do don’t give up. It takes hard work and patience the first time around. You can do it, I believe in you. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

P.S.: Hey RANDoM_MAI, I will try to find you one and post a link to it later. Have you tried the one made by X-Box, kinda pricey ($25) but I think it does the trick.

Hey RANDoM_MAI I got one for you. Magic Box. Don’t know if it works with voice though but at least you could try. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

oh shit its snake what up yo its me. QuikMartHabib long time no talk. How did u find your way here??? If u guys need advice talk to snake he will show u the ropes:D

OH YEAH MAGIC BOX DOESNT WORK ITS A PIECE OF SHIT I GOT IT FOR MYSELF TO USE ON XBOX LIVE AND WHEN I PLUG IT IN IT KEEPS PRESSING START:confused: But i heard a lot of people said it sucks:cool:

HEY HEY ! :smiley: what up man…you are never on aim anymore…yeah found the place…lot of fighting stuff goin on around here…go to aim…I gotta ask you something !
Important
later :cool:

oh…Hellfromabove told me to post something because I wanted to sell my panel.
thats about it :slight_smile:

woo hey,did you blow out the dreamcast ports:confused:?
you have a cd burner?
you can download/burn this dreamcast input testing program to test your input.
less chances of blowing out the controls port with this software.very usefull.

http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/images/arcade_stick/ControllerTest-DJ.zip

which pad did you hack?
only real easy on is madcatz dreampad. :slight_smile:

heres my remodelled stick. And you were right rotendo, chiselling mdf is easy as hell~!i got it done in 30 min. But you kno whats a good alternative? The blade of a planer, its usually about 1.5 inches wide so it’ll speed up the process.

and to La stick. I dubb it “THe Mind Taker”



Yo Dreaded Fist your site is down. Oh yeah BTW donaldducktm I finished your overlay. Here it is, well at least a demo. Thanx.

-See Ya!!!

Cut and paste to see it guys.

ok heres the problem.

i started soldering again, yes again the first time i fucked up and had to buy a new pcb, and im almost plauged with my last problem. my points are getting soldered properly. they tend to fall off with ease, i can push them slightly and they break off. ive read multiple soldering faqs and ive done what they all say, “tin the wire and joint…blah blah blah” its not that easy. im starting to doubt the effiency of my 15 watt soldering iron. ive even tried scratching the surface of the point a lil more like suggested by a few ppl, still same results.
can anyone give me some tips on how u soldered ur board or some kind of help, cuz i really need it.