Author Topic: Phantoms 360 controller mod - FINISHED (Read 8572 times)

Phantom · « **on:** September 01, 2012, 07:31:42 PM »

EDIT: Final update

My controller is complete!

Features

Wired controller bottom shell, no battery compartment
Internal battery and charger
Both rumbles kept
Topbuzz ABXY Flasher
ABXY LED buttons
PS3 D-Pad

Video:

http://youtu.be/cabqhzg2XNE

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heres the controller I will be modding

Luigus · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2012, 12:09:43 AM »

Looking Forward to it, I always follow your work... Silently.. Lol

SixtyninNaMoose · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2012, 03:35:10 PM »

isn't that controller considered modded already? Isn't the point to mod a basic controller?
just say'n

Phantom · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2012, 04:38:46 PM »

Quote from: SixtyninNaMoose on September 02, 2012, 03:35:10 PM

isn't that controller considered modded already? Isn't the point to mod a basic controller?
just say'n

I guess it is, but I wont be using those buttons for this mod

and thanks luigus

3D0kassiah · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2012, 07:48:25 PM »

where in the rules does it state you cant use a pre modded controller ?

always love your work phantom looking forward to your controller

snowcolt17 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2012, 08:29:19 PM »

1. Any controller will be admitted. PSP and other portable systems will not be allowed.

2. Judging will be by nominated admin panel.

3. Entrants can use their real names (no restrictions like our main contests)

4. You must show a work log, with your name and date written on paper and visible in the pictures. (digitally imposed date and name will not be accepted) You must submit a starting pic of an UNMODDED controller and a final video of the controller functioning correctly.

Phantom · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2012, 09:36:26 PM »

SixtyninNaMoose · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:24:37 PM »

Well maybe I was mistaken, however I believe it would be more creative if you started with a blank canvas if you will. but this is my 1st mod off, so I guess i shouldn't say anything. sorry if i was out of line.
What do you plan on doing to it?

Phantom · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:52:32 PM »

its cool, rules are rules it keeps it fair for everyone.

You will see, lol. I will update some more when the parts arrive.

3D0kassiah · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:22:18 AM »

rules are pretty simple no cheating this is why you have to provide a worklog so you can show proof of your build
other then that seriously we do what we do because we dont follow the rules lmao
in all good fun i might be able to donate somethin towards the modoff dont know yet but goodluck everyone

Phantom · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2012, 12:49:53 AM »

^ I agree

on with the modding.

I got this cheap knock off ps3 controller, I dont own a ps3 I just needed the D-Pad.

it fits perfectly, now I just need to cut out the pcb from the ps3 controller and fit it under the d-pad.

Rodent · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:44:20 AM »

Quote from: phantomz0 on September 08, 2012, 12:49:53 AM

^ I agree

on with the modding.

it fits perfectly, now I just need to cut out the pcb from the ps3 controller and fit it under the d-pad.

I really like how you fitted that and really like what your doing there... Now question is are you going to use the PS3 buttons also where the abxy go?

Phantom · « **Reply #12 on:** September 09, 2012, 09:27:13 PM »

nope, im going to do LED ABXY buttons, the buttons I got with the ps3 controller are

I cut out the dpad from the chinese ps3 controller and wired it up to the controller to test it out

Superglued a piece of breadboard to secure it

Im still waiting on parts to show up before I can do anything else.. stay tuned

rafaliyo86 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2012, 01:05:39 AM »

wow phantomz0, the controller looks great. I will try this kind of dpad, have you already test it?

Phantom · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2012, 05:55:50 AM »

Quote from: rafaliyo86 on September 10, 2012, 01:05:39 AM

wow phantomz0, the controller looks great. I will try this kind of dpad, have you already test it?

thanks man, I havnt tested it in game yet. But the buttons have a good feel to them.

Im going to put the controller in a wired shell, and have an internal battery. I ordered the battery and charger from DX so ill be waiting a while.

spurgurgle · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2012, 10:26:46 AM »

in past mod off , already modded controllers could be used, they jsut had to be stripped on all mods before hand....

i entered a mod off with a modded pad.. it did only have a rol change on it... but i whipped those leds out and stuck a different set in there...

and yes this pad so far looks wicked... i love the ps d-pad change a much more functional d-pad then the 360's one...

Phantom · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2012, 09:38:00 PM »

This is the charger im using, I swapped out that resistor to bring down the charge rate from 1c to 580mah

here it is charging the battery, it says 1000mah on the side of it but reading the reviews on DX the actual capacity is around 600mah. thats why I swapped that resistor.

now I have a good excuse to play some BF3 to see how long it will last/how long it takes to fully charge

Phantom · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2012, 04:09:28 AM »

update: LED's in the ABXY buttons

crashmasher · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2012, 03:43:26 PM »

this looks really cool, do you have a paint scheme in mind or are you keeping it as is?

Phantom · « **Reply #19 on:** October 03, 2012, 10:08:04 PM »

Im leaving it as it is, i like the red and white. I have just finished painting a small piece of plastic for the USB jack to sit in, I will post an update later tonight

Phantom · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2012, 09:28:46 PM »

I tested it just before I was about to close it up and call it done, and up/down on the d-pad aren't working... so Im going to have to pull it out and see if the wires are still connected. I will do that another day.

Phantom · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2012, 02:48:34 AM »

I havnt had much time to work on this.. Ive fixed the dpad, no wires were disconnected, it must have just been the rubber pad not making contact with the button.

here is how ive managed to fit the battery in keeping both rumbles, I used a dremel to grind down the back of the trigger assembly and mounted the light rumble backwards, it only just clears it.

and here are the abxy buttons

Phantom · « **Reply #22 on:** October 29, 2012, 05:56:01 AM »

My controller is complete, see the first post for final vid and pictures

Modded Matt · « **Reply #23 on:** October 29, 2012, 07:13:04 AM »

Looks great, nice work locating the battery, keeping the rumbles!!

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Author Topic: Phantoms 360 controller mod - FINISHED (Read 8572 times)