Author Topic: XCM replacement controller shell w/ leds question... (Read 4742 times)

PspKicks316 · « **on:** December 28, 2008, 05:09:38 PM »

Got the smooth black XCM replacement controller shell for christmas. The one with rb/lb/a/b/x/y/start/select/guide leds in it.
Soldered it in, put everything together correctly (duh), and when I turn the leds on, only the A and B leds light up. Sometimes when I hit the guide button, they all light up for a second though, but the guide, start, and select are very dim and the others are bright.

Any ideas on why it doesn't work right, or how to fix it?

robin1989 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2008, 05:29:46 PM »

have you checked for shorts in the wiring

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2008, 06:03:56 PM »

Yeah, it's just 3 wires. Pos, neg, and some other one. I'm clueless with this one. =[

KingMike_OS · « **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2008, 06:56:29 PM »

IF you like send it to me and i fix for you for Free Just pay shipping

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 28, 2008, 09:42:35 PM »

Too much of a hassle. I'll eventually get it done. If not, oh well. The case fits together badly anyway, it's just a spare controller so no biggy.

buickgnx · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2008, 06:29:24 AM »

could you need to replace the smd's. can i have pics b/c i have a clear version of this.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2008, 07:11:27 AM »

Quote from: buickgnx on December 29, 2008, 06:29:24 AM

could you need to replace the smd's. can i have pics b/c i have a clear version of this.

Uhm what?

By the way Mike...if you know how to fix it then why not tell me? I'm more than capable of doing it myself.

buickgnx · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2008, 07:36:51 AM »

i ment the led's might be brunt out and can i have pic's b/c i have a thing just like that.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2008, 10:02:57 AM »

Quote from: buickgnx on December 29, 2008, 07:36:51 AM

i ment the led's might be brunt out and can i have pic's b/c i have a thing just like that.

How about reading my post first.

All of the leds work fine and I know that because they light up for a slip second when I do certain things. Readdd.
And it's BRAND NEW. They wouldn't be burnt out anyway.

Alien_X · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2008, 10:03:54 AM »

Then you installed it wrong.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2008, 11:13:24 AM »

No alien. Don't tell me I did something wrong.
There's THREE :censored:ING WIRES. I followed the diagram and everything WORKS. Damnit, read. Everything works except only TWO leds light up correctly, the others aren't working correctly.

gameroms · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2008, 11:48:16 AM »

there are directions for installing it on the xcm site, you have to use certain points on each diff controler type.

Alien_X · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2008, 11:57:06 AM »

Well if you didn't do something wrong, then who did?

802Chives · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2008, 12:05:33 PM »

Kicks, in mikes defense he probably doesn't know whats wrong, however if it was in his hands he could fix it. 100% without a doubt, that is what he does everyday is stuff like this.

sounds like the XCMs connections in the controller to those 2 leds are flakey. I am unfamiliar with this product so I don't know what to tell you to look for except trace all the lines and wiggle wires until you can isolate the problem. if need be replace the lines with ur own and make the darn thing work one way or another.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2008, 12:26:11 PM »

Quote from: gameroms on December 29, 2008, 11:48:16 AM

there are directions for installing it on the xcm site, you have to use certain points on each diff controler type.

I know that...

Quote from: Alien_X on December 29, 2008, 11:57:06 AM

Well if you didn't do something wrong, then who did?

Will you shut up already? I don't need or want your stupid comments.

Quote from: 802Chives on December 29, 2008, 12:05:33 PM

Kicks, in mikes defense he probably doesn't know whats wrong, however if it was in his hands he could fix it. 100% without a doubt, that is what he does everyday is stuff like this.

sounds like the XCMs connections in the controller to those 2 leds are flakey. I am unfamiliar with this product so I don't know what to tell you to look for except trace all the lines and wiggle wires until you can isolate the problem. if need be replace the lines with ur own and make the darn thing work one way or another.

Alright. And I think you've got it backwards. There's 2 leds (A and B) that light up fine when I have the leds on. The other ones flicker on for a sec when I do certain things, like taking out the battery pack for example. I'll mess with it later on and try to get it working..

gameroms · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2008, 02:24:48 PM »

how about some pics, hard to suggest anything if we cant see it.

i'm outta town for atleast a week, but ill check on my mobile when i can.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2008, 03:05:31 PM »

No camera, so it'll be cell phone pics. I just rechecked my controller and it's an old wireless, they only have instructions for the new wireless. If I can't poke around and get it done myself, I'll post pics and stuff.

gameroms · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2008, 04:47:19 PM »

this one is for matrix, follow it.

http://www.xcm.cc/wireless_pad_shell_installation_guide.htm

if you followed the cg guide you got the white and black wires crossed.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2008, 07:24:53 PM »

Yeah I saw that and was gonna do that. Oh well. I'll do it later. I don't see how it can change anything, since they work but only...partially.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2008, 01:10:53 PM »

Alright, solved. I had low batteries...

Alien_X · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2008, 01:49:04 PM »

Happens to all of us

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2008, 03:34:49 PM »

I noticed when switching battery packs(instead of just taking batteries out, put them in, then take them out again), that the LEDs worked fine (some still dull) so I'm guessing when I have a 100% full battery pack, I'll be fine. Lol

robin1989 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:51:13 PM »

lol such a nooby offence lol i remember i was getting really frustrated wwhn trying to set up my grandads digital photoframe and i had a nooby moment as i was like it will need ot be returned it doesnt work etc etc then my grandad goes to the plug and turns it on and im like wtf lol the dog had sat on the surge protector after i had plugged it all in and her bum must of pressed the switch lol

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