Author Topic: #7632 - Short Circuit (Read 11612 times)

GrooveZoidberg · « **on:** January 21, 2012, 06:37:57 PM »

Older Entry Deleted. Thx for the help on that guys

EDITED 1/21/12

Project name: Short Circuit
Custom xbox 360 controller.

Custom Paintjob (circuit board/AcidMods design)
LEDs (maybe fading/pulsing leds?)
Rapid Fire
Custom Analogs
Custom Dpad
Custom Painted XYAB buttons
Custom Triggers
Custom Bumpers
Custom Battery Pack

Colors (i don't like too many colors, so here's the 2 color choices i have so far)
*Clear (yes i know clear isn't a color lol, for my reference)
*Black
*Red or Blue ? (

which?)
i'm going to make either the black or the red/blue pearl paint. one not (it will make the other "pop")

Here's the pics of the Micro$oft OWM White controller, disassembled.

Next is actual design. i'm truly horrible at drawing, so i'll try and explain. Top half of controller will have the text ACIDMODS hopefully in large font (around the Guide button area)
A curved line will separate the Acidmods lettering on the top, to a circuit board design (custom airbrushed)

As for accessories, i was thinking Clear/back lit Analog sticks (360), Clear Dpad (Backlit?).
Bumpers, triggers, abxy, trim and battery pack will all be in the same Circuit board design.

as for the circuits, i want to do something different than the usual green. i was thinking bright red? or bright blue. haven't gotten there yet. i have a vision in my mind, its just grayscale. am i allowed to ask for suggestions for color?

Will start prepping tomorrow. i can't take pictures of the ENTIRE process, but i will post as many as i can. STOKED!

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2012, 11:00:38 PM »

Quote from: Sammy on January 21, 2012, 09:58:18 PM

Oh ok Cool, just checkin!

Wiiiiiiiiikked

just started on a new design. going to log as much as possible.

Sammy, thanks again for pointing me in the right direction bro

Sammy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:32:10 AM »

Quote from: 7632 on January 21, 2012, 11:00:38 PM

Wiiiiiiiiikked just started on a new design. going to log as much as possible.

Sammy, thanks again for pointing me in the right direction bro

np, man! pm me if you need any more help! And Good Luck!

1TONpete · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:52:22 AM »

I have a suggestion about circuit color. You are using a clear controller correct. Why not keep the circuit clear and back light it what ever color you want, maybe add chasing effect on the circuit.

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:54:41 PM »

Quote from: 1TONpete on January 22, 2012, 04:52:22 AM

I have a suggestion about circuit color. You are using a clear controller correct. Why not keep the circuit clear and back light it what ever color you want, maybe add chasing effect on the circuit.

i hate using the XCM clear shells lol, so i'm going to use the White OEM shell that came with it. only parts that will be non-OEM are the Dpad, Analogs, LEDs i instal and any other "mods".

but i DO love the idea you came up with. i can totally picture that in my head, and it would be dope. Anyone else ever have the problem of the XCM shell not being as quality as the OEM microsoft one? doesn't fit right, and its cheaper plastic?

1TONpete · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:42:27 PM »

Quote from: 7632 on January 22, 2012, 12:54:41 PM

i hate using the XCM clear shells lol, so i'm going to use the White OEM shell that came with it. only parts that will be non-OEM are the Dpad, Analogs, LEDs i instal and any other "mods".

but i DO love the idea you came up with. i can totally picture that in my head, and it would be dope. Anyone else ever have the problem of the XCM shell not being as quality as the OEM microsoft one? doesn't fit right, and its cheaper plastic?

XCM shells are not plastic they are acrylic thats why. You dont want it I might take it off your hands. Pm me after mod off.

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:28:08 PM »

Quote from: 1TONpete on January 22, 2012, 01:42:27 PM

XCM shells are not plastic they are acrylic thats why. You dont want it I might take it off your hands. Pm me after mod off.

acrylic! yeah totally, that's why when screwing it in, the female end breaks, they probably use the same for their chrome series? i love the look of their products. love it! just can't use it cause of the quality of plastic. and regarding giving them away, i wish i could lol some people still crave the clear shell, and i unfortunately have to have them in stock.

1TONpete · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:31:58 PM »

Lol. I wasn't asking for a freebee. We can work something out for it or paypal. But like i said after modoff.

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:45:28 PM »

work day 2:

Started prep process. (if you can, ignore the others lol, multitasking)

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2012, 03:59:31 PM »

#7632 - Short Circuit

Base laid.
RED:
XYAB
Guide
Trim
Start/back
Bumpers

Closer:

Top shell:

Bottom shell:

Dry for 2-3 days. This paint tends to lift if not properly dried.

On to Stencils and design

Sammy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:02:02 PM »

Lookin good dude! cant wait for more updates!

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:28:17 PM »

working on design

Any input on which font you like best? i personally like the 4th one down, though, is it hard to read? it does go with the techy feel.

crazy-modder · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:30:13 PM »

Looking great bro, cant wait to see it finished!!

Monk3y · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:32:02 PM »

Good progress so far, for the text of the "Acidmods" why not just use the same text that the site uses in it's logo? Just a suggestion.

Aggressive Mods · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:34:01 PM »

man this looks SICKKK, i cant wait

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:36:59 PM »

nerd rage.

every time this wall hits me.

WHICH FONT IS BEST?
WHICH FONT IS BEST?
WHICH FONT IS BEST?
WHICH FONT IS BEST?
WHICH FONT IS BEST?
WHICH FONT IS BEST?
WHICH FONT IS BEST?
WHICH FONT IS BEST?

its hard to find the perfect font.

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:38:38 PM »

Quote from: Monk3y on January 22, 2012, 05:32:02 PM

Good progress so far, for the text of the "Acidmods" why not just use the same text that the site uses in it's logo? Just a suggestion.

do you know what font is used for the AcidMods logo? that'd be a great help, cause i agree with you

Cookie Monster · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:40:46 PM »

im feeling the 4th one down on the right. btw i think it looks great so far

Monk3y · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:44:08 PM »

Quote from: 7632 on January 22, 2012, 05:38:38 PM

do you know what font is used for the AcidMods logo? that'd be a great help, cause i agree with you

You'd have to ask one of the admins sometime, or possibly someone from the art team would know.

Aggressive Mods · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:48:33 PM »

3rd down on the right side!!

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2012, 03:36:00 PM »

Buttons cleared and dry from last night.

Its raining outside, so going to have to wait to do more

GhoSt · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2012, 06:44:15 PM »

The font is Gonzales Sans. Nice project you got going here.

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2012, 07:25:38 PM »

Quote from: GhoSt on January 23, 2012, 06:44:15 PM

The font is Gonzales Sans. Nice project you got going here.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! good look'n out broseph!

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2012, 01:03:32 PM »

1/25/12

Stencils are done

enjoy:

(you may have to look close to see the lines)

and for finishing touches...

(i mistakenly put 1/25/11 instead of 2012)

Will post pics of the actual controller taped up later today or tomorrow.

<3 #7632

Crumbz · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:34:36 PM »

OMG! this is looking SIIIIIICK!

I cant wait to see it finished!

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #25 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:25:00 AM »

7632 1/26/12

applied tape

and mask

Candy red added:

More to come soon

Monk3y · « **Reply #26 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:40:14 AM »

Awesome job on the controller so far, can't wait to see it once the stencils are off

ApheX · « **Reply #27 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:12:58 PM »

This is looking good so far. The design is very interesting and should end up looking like a very unique controller. This certainly has my attention

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #28 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:29:49 PM »

Quote from: ApheX on January 27, 2012, 12:12:58 PM

This is looking good so far. The design is very interesting and should end up looking like a very unique controller. This certainly has my attention

awe! thanks for the compliments. its greatly appreciated

today i'm shadowing the Circuit boards, should give it somewhat of a 3D effect

GrooveZoidberg · « **Reply #29 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:16:36 PM »

%7632 1/27/11

Black shading around edges of taped off area.

Pic of the mask (stencil) lifted up to show protected color

always a awesome thing to do, show's the difference you've made.

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Author Topic: #7632 - Short Circuit (Read 11612 times)