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Acidmods Viking Scuff Hybrid
« on: December 15, 2013, 11:05:38 AM »
This is a mod I was asked to do by Bonefisher from the Viking360 forum. Prior to this, I had never heard of a scuff gaming controller. He asked if he could get a viking with custom paddle activation buttons. long story short, he bought and sent me a Scuff wireless controller so I could build his Frankenstein. I got straight to work installing the Viking macro 360 chip for which may be one of my last 360 installs.

Below you will see the process of the install, which is now in final testing, but first I want to say a few things about the scuff controller. The controller packaging is nice, like you would expect from a high end controller. The custom shaped shell is comfortable and provides an increased grip over the OEM controller. Opening up the controller reveals a well thought out mod chip design which incorporates all additional components on the chip, including the on board charging circuit I salvaged to use on this controller with a little help from RDC. After that, things take a turn. the mod sticks are a cheaply done mod which appears to involve a finish nail the trigger stops are just screws into the bottoms of the triggers, The "trigger pull resistance screw" is nothing more than that, a screw which pushes against the plastic of the trigger pivot to create drag on the trigger. The paddles are blades which activate tact switches underneath. In the end, its a good mod chip in a nice shell, but some of the finishing touches were done in a questionable manner. Hopefully none of these will cripple the controller in the long run. More info about the Viking mod chip can be found at www.viking360.com

Here we go:
unboxing:






Opening:










Scuff mod chip inspection, removal of existing charging circuit for reuse with new mod. The charging circuit was designed to work with the 3.7V battery and the 3v controller and 5v usb for standard charging. It uses a 2.7v regulator to maintain a stable 2.7v to the controller at all times including when used during charging. This will protect the controller and mod chip during battery charging when 5V is present. This could have been done with a new 3.7V charging circuit and an extra voltage regulator, but this board was already set up for the application. After a little help from RDC, I got it working and could even utilize the led indicator that was also on board.









Time to start rebuilding:












Here I am prepping the RGB led for install in the guide button. (Wish I had more shots)It lights up red while charging, Yellow when almost done, and green when full charged)





This is the strange stick modification I was talking about. The shafts are cut short and there is what appears to be a finish nail stuck in there and cut to height. it works,..





Assembled pics:















Charging led:









Video:


http://youtu.be/P8Mkm64TS9Q



« Last Edit: December 15, 2013, 11:21:18 AM by Modded Matt »

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Re: Acidmods Viking Scuff Hybrid
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2013, 11:24:34 AM »
nice work . doesn't look like that was a simple job to do either.   

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Re: Acidmods Viking Scuff Hybrid
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2013, 11:57:34 AM »
Thats absoulutly sick work Matt! Im sure bonefisher will be very very very happy with your alterations to that scuf controller. That by no means looks like an easy job! Cant wait to hear what he thinks about it in the viking forums.

In my opinion that has to be the sickest "one of a kind" controller ever made for the 360. If I was bonefisher id get me a cornusmax and rock that on the xbox one.

Im still 100% positive Odins work on the next gen macros will be nothing short of amazing with the updated macro timelines and new loop settings. I heard there will be scuff paddle options as well in his next gen controllers.

Sorry to go off the post subject Matt but wanted to say that your work is top knotch, looks amazing & you are truily skilled at what u do. I have to wipe the drool from my mouth now, thanks for sharing!
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Re: Acidmods Viking Scuff Hybrid
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2013, 03:37:10 AM »
That's a lot of work for one controller. Great job.
Quick question though.... what's up with the back shell... is it supposed to be textured?

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Re: Acidmods Viking Scuff Hybrid
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2013, 05:07:19 AM »
its textured with some kind of rubberized grip. it prevents slipping during long gaming when the hands start to sweat.

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Re: Acidmods Viking Scuff Hybrid
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2013, 08:23:39 AM »
That is a awesome looking controller. You make it seem easy! Good work!

 

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