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Title: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: 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 ? ( :help: 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.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto40.jpg&hash=b3b142eb6ab496c34ffb1f998f75edac00061eaa)

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto41.jpg&hash=8c29f45692bbe96cfbc5d4f208d7de212a0a2fa6)

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!
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg 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
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Sammy 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!
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg 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?
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: 1TONpete 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.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg 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.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: 1TONpete 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.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on January 22, 2012, 02:45:28 PM: work day 2:

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto42.jpg&hash=8d363a8079f8c90d32596ba083fa4c8b3369725f)

Started prep process. (if you can, ignore the others lol, multitasking)
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on January 22, 2012, 03:59:31 PM: #7632 - Short Circuit

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

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto43.jpg&hash=0682a31f1e5562c763531b98ac91d629b477dd05)

Closer:
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto44.jpg&hash=c077175e0e24542e595441c614c4464dd087352d)

Top shell:
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto45.jpg&hash=6e5569c2838f263869b025ffa20cc9c6b69e12b8)

Bottom shell:
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto46.jpg&hash=89f4f6e711f11bed05539a62b2a1b331d3ad23d9)

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

On to Stencils and design :)
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Sammy on January 22, 2012, 04:02:02 PM: Lookin good dude! cant wait for more updates!
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on January 22, 2012, 05:28:17 PM: working on design :)

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2FDesignStencil.png&hash=eac7e1781a40a8eed06a5aee8287d5f20769343f)

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.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: crazy-modder on January 22, 2012, 05:30:13 PM: Looking great bro, cant wait to see it finished!!
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Aggressive Mods on January 22, 2012, 05:34:01 PM: man this looks SICKKK, i cant wait :hifive:
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on January 22, 2012, 05:36:59 PM: nerd rage. :fear: 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?

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fletteringtry.png&hash=a5931d560b296f26d303c6e01f1dbfebbf86b80c)

its hard to find the perfect font.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg 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
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Cookie Monster 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
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Monk3y 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.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Aggressive Mods on January 22, 2012, 05:48:33 PM: 3rd down on the right side!! :hifive:
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on January 23, 2012, 03:36:00 PM: Buttons cleared and dry from last night.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto48.jpg&hash=5f7f65beb4c98cd0bdc48d9460e3fca93ef8431d)

Its raining outside, so going to have to wait to do more :(
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GhoSt on January 23, 2012, 06:44:15 PM: The font is Gonzales Sans. Nice project you got going here.
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg 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!
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg 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)

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto3.jpg&hash=daecdb7b531ec495254592b2d6d717b62b6c650b)

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto2-1.jpg&hash=bae8714b65dbf22826218afda9609a2c5739b591)

and for finishing touches...

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fphoto1-1.jpg&hash=ddaec8a137f31d8bb02ef8d256bb4083ec653138)

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

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

<3 #7632
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Crumbz on January 25, 2012, 10:34:36 PM: OMG! this is looking SIIIIIICK! .crazy. I cant wait to see it finished!
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on January 27, 2012, 02:25:00 AM: 7632 1/26/12

applied tape

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F1763b4a2.jpg&hash=64e10dc7029617fe5470c1fe596da9c4653fa0c5)
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F1798b4cd.jpg&hash=30638885e81c3a931f71b7941678a9b54d29b221)
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fb89ff5c0.jpg&hash=8f8f3ab2d6caf3f9299a9b9ec2f354c60e8f37a5)

and mask

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F4b687f9e.jpg&hash=2f6ac2a3127233919aad584f567f7dcfda511e65)
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2Fefa4e78f.jpg&hash=36339d326ff6012bbf1df88607a82debfc32b57a)
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F15cf37c7.jpg&hash=6f90229878f0601f01e434a1a6f32bebbc328361)

Candy red added:

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F7098e3dd.jpg&hash=576f5b41c7d40561eba04c99c8540fc8f276d9c6)
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F8ca6b529.jpg&hash=969318347d0b7fb59508538cb9c6d06442a9fa37)
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F43bb5f01.jpg&hash=b1d23bbb3f3bf1bf52e70b10030e44bd61d80259)

More to come soon :)
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Monk3y 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 :D
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: 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 :)
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg 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
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on January 27, 2012, 04:16:36 PM: %7632 1/27/11

Black shading around edges of taped off area.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F49838a82.jpg&hash=79e5701b5c1d8820fd9c7af3b9b301dae4a43b35)

Pic of the mask (stencil) lifted up to show protected color :) always a awesome thing to do, show's the difference you've made.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss29%2FPROMODZoCOM%2FPrivate%2520Pics%2F63093ac0.jpg&hash=e2ba65f957df0a5707f80bb85696ed8b46d9e4fe)
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: Aggressive Mods on January 27, 2012, 04:21:45 PM: oh man that looks soooo nice. :hifive:
Title: Re: #7632 - Short Circuit
Post by: GrooveZoidberg on February 08, 2012, 11:53:49 AM: Srry guys, been MAD sick over here. Will post more pics soon. Thank god for the long time frame of this competition. I have been watching all of your progress on your work, and the word Amazing would downplay what ur all do'n :) how about ULTRA MEGA AMAZING x100. Keep it up!