Super "NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread" II TURBO
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Regarding PS4 firmware updates, would it just be easier to open up a PS4 controller and just solder buttons and a stick to that board? I have soldering equipment but I'm not sure what the level of ease is when it comes to soldering wires to a PS4 controller board.
The thing is, I like the fact that the Brook Universal PCB works with multiple consoles. It would be a shame if it would require updates for every firmware update Sony releases.
The thing is, I like the fact that the Brook Universal PCB works with multiple consoles. It would be a shame if it would require updates for every firmware update Sony releases.
ps4 controller solder solution is the best way to go if you can do it.
also i'm envious of your solder skills
notworksafe
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i used MKX pads to do my padhack. they are cheap, an easy solder job, and work with both ps3 and ps4. plus they are official controllers so no need to worry about firmware updates breaking them.
you could use a ps4 controller, but the sony ps4 controller is very hard to solder to. there are 3rd party controllers (like hori) which make it simpler. But the brook universal pcb seems to be the goto for all the systems it uses, and yes you might have to update the firmware everytime sony releases an update.
ps4 fwus...
I recommend taking older circuit boards and practicing on them. Fortunately for me, I took electrical engineering classes where we had to solder to build cool stuff
Yeah, I can't imagine it being easy. I can't even find schematics to look at.
I recommend taking older circuit boards and practicing on them. Fortunately for me, I took electrical engineering classes where we had to solder to build cool stuff
Yeah, I can't imagine it being easy. I can't even find schematics to look at.
I want learn man its just a matter of time and safety
oh i think you can find some useful info on the padhack on srk.com
sorry don't have the direct link.
notworksafe
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DS4 padhack thread w/ pinouts: http://forums.shoryuken.com/discuss...d-aka-you-should-padhack-the-hfc4-pad-instead
3rd party PS4 pad thread w/ pinouts: http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/194825/third-party-ps4-padhack-options
3rd party PS4 pad thread w/ pinouts: http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/194825/third-party-ps4-padhack-options
sixteen-bit
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I kinda want that for the novelty of taking my HRAP2SA into yet another console generation, lol.
That's what I put in my cab. There was somebody selling broken pads ebay for like 15 bucks each. PCB worked fine, it was just a messed up shoulder button which didn't matter for my purpose.
sixteen-bit
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Nice to know PDP is good for something kappa
MarkMan
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I'll reply to you and everyone else later. Had hard time keeping up with forums and social media due to this weekend's event. Cheers.
notworksafe
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yep, pdp's propensity to make broken trash is a godsend for padhackers haha
ShadowSoldier89
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It wouldnt work, whenever u turn a PS4 controller on you have to assign it to a player, when u do that it shuts off/disables the controller previously associated with that player. There could be some ridiculous workaround like signing in the PS4 controller as a different user then joining a PS party as that user.
Ive never looked into it too far, I use a USB mic so no issues.
Ah, I forgot that the PS4 accepted certain USB mics. I'll have to pick one up.
Haha yeah, I already have my main stick modded for PS4 so I didn't buy it for that. I bought it so I can use my PS2 Saturn pad on PS4 when more shmups come out for the system. Any excuse to keep using that pad is a good one.
ShadowSoldier89
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its almost any usb mic
Nerd_Incognito
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I'm sure this has been addressed in the thread already, but what's the best solution for party chat on PS4 while using this:
I assumed since my original Xbox 360 TE stick had a microphone jack that this one would too, but I was mistaken.
I assumed since my original Xbox 360 TE stick had a microphone jack that this one would too, but I was mistaken.
notworksafe
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Read the posts right before yours where people are discussing how to use mics on PS4 while using an arcade stick
hibachifinal
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you mean bringing PS1 Namco stick to next gen.
sixteen-bit
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Sei is bae tho
I personally use an Astro Mixamp for using a mic on my PS4. Probably not the easiest or most cost effective solution but I had one during the 360 days so it's served me well over the years.
notworksafe
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That SA damn
You know how much they go for these days?
I want the stick, but I don't know if I want to pay what it's worth, haha.
sixteen-bit
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what's the asking price?
He said to make him an offer, but I'm not sure what it's worth. I want to be fair.
I've modded a sick before. It was fun and works great. But now I want to make a bar type arcade (will have a pc and it will be a spelunky machine, how great is that)
So would it be better to make the controls from scratch? Or mod a cheap stick and build around that? Please help.
So would it be better to make the controls from scratch? Or mod a cheap stick and build around that? Please help.
ShadowSoldier89
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build a stick from scratch, screw in buttons are great for wood
That involves using the one part of sticks I know nothing about. The motherboard? Hell I don't even know what it's called. The controller interface?
Should I gut one from a cheap stick I find?
notworksafe
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Last time I saw one for sale it was $120 for near mint condition
Oh, that not bad.
It probably depends how how you need to it be recognised by the PC and if you ever intend to run anything else in the cabinet (like, ever likely to stick a PS4 in there?)
If you are likely to only ever be running a PC in there, you might actually be best off running something like an I-Pac, which is a programmable controller harness that is recognised as a standard USB keyboard. That'd mean you wouldn't have to worry about directinput or xinput as it'd work under anything that has keyboard support, and would also involve considerably less soldering then gutting another controller may result in.
There's certainly other options that will recognise as actual controllers (heck, that Brook board folks were talking about a couple of pages ago would probably do the trick), but someone who mods sticks more often will probably have a better idea about that stuff.
Damn the ipac seems perfect. Will most likely just get that and then some buttons and a stick!
robotzombie
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Do the new Madcatz sticks have the same problem as the old ones not being recognized by certain motherboards/usb ports on pc?
In addition to using a USB headset as other people have mentioned, wireless headsets work fine too. I've used my PS Gold headset while streaming the SFV beta with no issues.
This hasn't been a problem for a long time.
robotzombie
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thanks, thats good to know, I'm still rocking the old TE round 2
sixteen-bit
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I think that stopped being a problem around the time the Chun TE got released
ShadowSoldier89
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just get some Sanwa OBSF-30 snap in
Sweet, man. Thanks. Really not a fan of the kuro buttons.
notworksafe
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they are they surprisingly reasonable even in good condition
Nerd_Incognito
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I don't want both of my ears covered though. Any other wireless alternatives?