*The "padhacking" thread*

[shubacca]

rumbles and motors are always safe to chop off(unless theres like a third or forth wire that might actually do something, (highly doubt that though)).

Thank you, Twinniss.

[CUTWEST]

you do know that cthulu is like the easiest and most affordable options right?

i mean sure you could get a used ps3 pad, but those are a bitch to hack, and what if you break it? then you’re out a pad and you still don’t have a pcb

cthulu is win win in my opinion and i’ve never even used one, i can just tell by looking at it

You must be a real cheap bastard. Please excuse my language but get with the program man. The Cthulhu board is less expensive then any PS3 pad out there. Plus you can get the kit and save even more money. Soldering one of these kits takes at most 30 min and that is taking your time reading all the instructions. I can do one in 10 min. To top it all off this board is automatically recognized by a PC no need to hunt down drivers.

Kaytrim

Whoever said i wanted or was looking forward to hacking a PS3 pad in the first place?..LOL

nah, I’m just gonna Hack a USB logitech Precision Gamepad, I decided im just gonna make this current stick im making now for PC use only…and if that pad works for the PS3 then its a win win for me.

if that don’t work then i go with that Cthulhu shit, but if it does work ill still might keep an eye out on it in the future. Hope that soothes your hostile nerves…lol:rofl:

[Toodles]

if that don’t work then i go with that Cthulhu shit

That’s twice now you’ve decided to call something you haven’t even tried ‘shit’. Any particular reason? Any suggestions to improve it?

[CUTWEST]

That’s twice now you’ve decided to call something you haven’t even tried ‘shit’. Any particular reason? Any suggestions to improve it?

people gettin offended over a non living object?..lol

nah, im using the term “shit” as a form of “it”. relax…its all good in the hood my [media=youtube]bGdCeMayUjk"[/media] ill give it a go in the future once i make my 3rd and final stick.

[Zal]

why the fuck are you even talking about cthulu if you don’t intend to use a ps3 pad…

what the fuck are you even doing here?

[CUTWEST]

well id be dipped in shit and rolled in bread crumbs.

not only is the Logitech Precision Gamepad rhetorically easy to hack, its also compatible with the PS3…to the point its EXACT key mapping is the same as a regular PS/2/3 controller. (That includes that Start and Select button as well)

with that being said, the chances now of me getting a Cthulhu board is hella slim to not even given a damn to give the thing the time a day to try it out…i mean hell, this IS the “padhacking” thread…Amirite?

thanks for those who helped, peace.

[infoseeker]

well even though it’s like $7.90 it has no home button and the exact mapping of buttons doesn’t matter if you’re gonna hack it anyway.

[Toodles]

well id be dipped in shit and rolled in bread crumbs.

not only is the Logitech Precision Gamepad rhetorically easy to hack, its also compatible with the PS3…to the point its EXACT key mapping is the same as a regular PS/2/3 controller. (That includes that Start and Select button as well)

with that being said, the chances now of me getting a Cthulhu board is hella slim to not even given a damn to give the thing the time a day to try it out…i mean hell, this IS the “padhacking” thread…Amirite?

thanks for those who helped, peace.

If you can post up links to where it could be bought and/or pictures, I’m sure some people will benefit.

Please also verify whether or not it works with PS2 games on a 20, 60, or 80 gig model. That’s a cheap solution, so it’d be nice for everyone to know just how well it works.

[bafiaris13]

hey dude you fail to realize that this cthulu “shit” is still a lot easier to use even for pc, and you still be in a win win situation cause it actually works 100% on ps3 too…

katalavou?

[canoshiz]

I’m having a hell of a time trying to find common ground 360 PCBs that are reasonably priced. Anyone know where to get the MadCatz stuff? Or is $30+ a normal price to be paying for them…

edit: is this the right one

[Vietexan]

can anyone help me with my post?

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showpost.php?p=5824384&postcount=1847

[FakeShakes]

I’m having a hell of a time trying to find common ground 360 PCBs that are reasonably priced. Anyone know where to get the MadCatz stuff? Or is $30+ a normal price to be paying for them…

edit: is this the right one

http://i37.tinypic.com/262v57d.jpg

ya canoshiz thats the one~ i used that same one for one of my sticks. i got it for 25 bucks at a local circuit city back then, but i checked online for them a few weeks ago and it doesn’t seem like they sell them anymore (well they have those ‘madden’ editions that are like 40+ dollars). i think 30 is decent since its still cheaper than the official controllers, but you may want check and see if you can find a place that sells it under 30

[System_1]

I’m a noob and I am sure this is a stupid question but I want to see if I am on the right page. I want to build a 360 stick, I just take a USB 360 controller and solder the buttons and stick to the points on the controller PCB? Or do I need something else too.

[Amp]

If anyone could provide quick confirmation on whether this pad is Common Ground or not, I’d much appreciate it. Apparently the Madcatz 4716 has 2 versions that go either way and I don’t know how to tell the difference :\

[pc1x1]

If anyone could provide quick confirmation on whether this pad is Common Ground or not, I’d much appreciate it. Apparently the Madcatz 4716 has 2 versions that go either way and I don’t know how to tell the difference :\

No real way to tell, since its not listed. Its most likely the one that has common ground, but checking the page, I did not see anything.

Ps. Wow Slagcoin, man wish I had your site when I was doing these things, so nicely done dude.

OMG, I am listed in Slag coins site cries

Thats it, I am coming back!

[zombie_cpt]

If anyone could provide quick confirmation on whether this pad is Common Ground or not, I’d much appreciate it. Apparently the Madcatz 4716 has 2 versions that go either way and I don’t know how to tell the difference :\

I noticed in the item description, it states the following…

Analog joystick invert switch

All the ones that I’ve come across with this feature are not common ground.

[System_1]

Gamestop/Madcatz is common ground

Madcatz/gamestop(they are both the same) usually have their controllers as being common ground. It pretty much is the only reason why they even are sold; cheaper and common ground. As for that controller, i guess no one will know until pictures get taken.

rumbles and motors are always safe to chop off(unless theres like a third or forth wire that might actually do something, (highly doubt that though)).

why wireless ps3, is a cord really that bad? anyways can’t you do a solderless wiring setup with that ps3 controller?
madcatz sells some wireless though http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72087
Edit: oh snaps your EU, dunno what to tell you then about other pads to use

The Gamestop pad is common ground - I just made my first arcade stick off this pad.

[Numbski]

I need help with something. The MadCatz Arcade Stick for the 360, to bring the analog stick to neutral, are you simply jumping two solder points, or do you need resistors? The diagram says “set triggers to netural”, so I have to neutralize both the sticks and the triggers too?

http://padhacking.numbski.com/index.php/Microsoft_XBox_360#MadCatz_Xbox_360_Arcade_GameStick

I’ve got 3 of these sitting here ready to hack, and that’s the only part I’m not clear on. I know buried in this thread are instructions on how to remove analog sticks, use resistors to netralize them, but dang - I just can’t find it.

I’ll update the wiki with the right answer. I have a week and a half off work for christmas, I’ll try to read this thread start to finish and update everything I can then.

[zombie_cpt]

I need help with something. The MadCatz Arcade Stick for the 360, to bring the analog stick to neutral, are you simply jumping two solder points, or do you need resistors? The diagram says “set triggers to netural”, so I have to neutralize both the sticks and the triggers too?

http://padhacking.numbski.com/index.php/Microsoft_XBox_360#MadCatz_Xbox_360_Arcade_GameStick

I’ve got 3 of these sitting here ready to hack, and that’s the only part I’m not clear on. I know buried in this thread are instructions on how to remove analog sticks, use resistors to netralize them, but dang - I just can’t find it.

I’ll update the wiki with the right answer. I have a week and a half off work for christmas, I’ll try to read this thread start to finish and update everything I can then.

Read on page 67, towards the bottom of the page. Toodles gave a good explanation on how to do this.

Also, why are you trying to remove the analog sticks? IMO, just leave them on since they are more trouble than they are worth when you are trying to remove them. Might as well leave the trigger assembly on too they don’t take that much room unless you were planning on using the LT/RT buttons.

[Kaytrim_s_Kustoms]

I need help with something. The MadCatz Arcade Stick for the 360, to bring the analog stick to neutral, are you simply jumping two solder points, or do you need resistors? The diagram says “set triggers to netural”, so I have to neutralize both the sticks and the triggers too?

This can be done on all analog devices (sticks, triggers). Use two resistors of the same value to join the outer connections to the middle connection like this…

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee314/KaytrimsKustoms/Electronics/TriggerReplaced.jpg