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Title: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: F00 f00 on January 01, 2007, 05:33:12 PM
This is the second part of the story of me buildg the doc oc mod this is where I start to loose it :yess:
Just had to share this. (https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi109.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn66%2Fbunnyf00f00%2FTINYSOLDERING.jpg&hash=3fe1444f670c326e9af04b25b17a6f877f67fe5d)[/img]
So it worked but I knocked one off befor I could glue it. Hopefully I'll be uploading a vid of a snes controller working on this tomorow.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 01, 2007, 05:49:46 PM
Nice oh and your 5 usb are on the way
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 01, 2007, 05:52:49 PM
Thanks man, cant wate to get this finished.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 02, 2007, 08:21:08 AM
Oh and you should of used Kynar instead of magnet wrap it's alot more flexable and forgiving..
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 02, 2007, 08:24:17 AM
To late, I'll do the rest with Kynar, I wasnt sure it would be small enough.
here's the vid click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd6D40GLixo)
Let me know when you've seen it so I can take it down. think it might be best to keep it under my hat untill its really finished.
Just wating on parts now. . .well, theres still the monster controller rewire to do.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 02, 2007, 08:27:22 AM
To late, I'll do the rest with Kynar, I wasnt sure it would be small enough.
here's the vid click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd6D40GLixo)
Let me know when you've seen it so I can take it down. think it might be best to keep it under my hat untill its really finished.
Just wating on parts now. . .well, theres still the monster controller rewire to do.
Awsome vid man I love it hey when your done lets make a pin out diagrahm I will take care of the face buttons if you got the D-Pad..
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 02, 2007, 08:31:08 AM
Yeah, for sure. I got the sholder buttons too.
I spent ages wiring then rewiring this today, because I thought there was some kind of short that was making it reboot. Turned out I just wasnt pressing the on switch propperly :boxed:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 02, 2007, 08:33:14 AM
I spent ages wiring then rewiring this today, because I thought there was some kind of short that was making it reboot. Turned out I just wasnt pressing the on switch propperly :boxed:
LOL I have had my moments as well
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 02, 2007, 08:44:28 AM
Just had to share this. (https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi109.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn66%2Fbunnyf00f00%2FTINYSOLDERING.jpg&hash=3fe1444f670c326e9af04b25b17a6f877f67fe5d)[/img]
So it worked but I knocked one off befor I could glue it. Hopefully I'll be uploading a vid of a snes controller working on this tomorow.
wow and i thought soldering to the mini usb was hard
good job :clap:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 02, 2007, 10:06:35 AM
Nicely done - What are you going to do in regards to the interfacing (ie. making it detachable) as Ive been meaning to do this with the PSP for a while just havent been able to think of a good socket.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 02, 2007, 10:17:41 AM
At the moment its hardwired, but I'll be using multiple mini usb sockets. It could work with one small multipin socket like an idc, I've used one of those befor, the only problem is the pins pull out, I fixed it with glue but its not ideal. I wont to be able to use mini analoge sticks (like joe's) aswell, hence the mini usbs.
Edit: Video is now down. If anyone still hasnt seen it and wants to gime shout.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 02, 2007, 05:27:28 PM
At the moment its hardwired, but I'll be using multiple mini usb sockets.
I'd thought of that but the only place you could have them is at the top of the PSP (which looks cool) but you need 3 (which doesn't) :knockout:
Seeing as your PSP is open could you check and see if it is possible to fit 3 USB sockets behind the area of the screen that the single socket currently occupies?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 02, 2007, 06:05:05 PM
Its not open now but I can tell you you could defanatly fit them on the right hand side above the batery cover clip thing. Theres loads of space there.
I have a pic somewhere if you need it.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 03, 2007, 08:47:13 AM
thats arived today, I've got a clear case coming to match (I am so fashion baby). Just got to wate for the rest of the parts now. I am so exited about this mod it keeps me awake at nigh. What a fing nerd :boxed:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 03, 2007, 08:48:34 AM
Nice
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 03, 2007, 10:49:28 AM
Cant resist posting another pick. Heres the controller with the psp attatched. I used one of those bendy things for putting pdas on windscreens.
Nicely done - I would have used different execution though as holding the PSP via the controller like that is going to get tiring.
Full marks for looking cool though :#1:
I was a bit concerned about that but the controller's really light, time will tell though. I also plan on using it as a stand, then plugging in my moded snes controller.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 03, 2007, 01:45:19 PM
Its not open now but I can tell you you could defanatly fit them on the right hand side above the batery cover clip thing. Theres loads of space there.
I have a pic somewhere if you need it.
Forgot to ask - You got any pics of that handy? What would be great is pics or a reference guide to what free space there actually is inside a PSP.
Also, for those of you that open and close yours on the regular how is the dust behind the screen? I only opened mine once to mod the Dpad and it was a :censored: and a half ensuring it was dust free when closed.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 03, 2007, 01:54:18 PM
Forgot to ask - You got any pics of that handy? What would be great is pics or a reference guide to what free space there actually is inside a PSP.
Also, for those of you that open and close yours on the regular how is the dust behind the screen? I only opened mine once to mod the Dpad and it was a :censored: and a half ensuring it was dust free when closed.
Sorry this isnt very helpful, I thought it was a little closer. Next time its oppen I'll make a bettere one. Oh an the dust is a nightmare. . .
(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fis0.okcupid.com%2Fusers%2F598%2F132%2F5991331197455405977%2Fmt1107585915.jpg&hash=122262407710b84ea97022936359f3e6ec287d4d) I love it when a plan comes together...
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 03, 2007, 03:44:52 PM
LOL I know, I am stunned that this is coming together so well. I've got a new video too, I am thinking of going public with it, it looks pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQVvNR99ck8
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 04, 2007, 01:08:29 PM
Update. . . I just broke a track on the dpad. So I hastily got on ebay a bought a replacement, hoping this wouldnt slow me down to much. Then I checked the bill . . . there in :censored: ing hong kong. So this could take a while. Grrrrrrrr
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 04, 2007, 01:13:51 PM
Update. . . I just broke a track on the dpad. So I hastily got on ebay a bought a replacement, hoping this wouldnt slow me down to much. Then I checked the bill . . . there in :censored: ing hong kong. So this could take a while. Grrrrrrrr
I get 5~7 days from hong kong
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 04, 2007, 01:17:33 PM
Yeah, it shouldnt be to bad. I just want it NOW. just want to play the damd thing.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 04, 2007, 03:53:36 PM
yeah i orderd stuff from hong kong [ and california] {im in maryland} on monday or tuesday and im still waitin on the stuff :(
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 05, 2007, 07:40:06 AM
I JUST GOT RIPED OFF!!!!!
I ordered :censored: some wire to finish this off on :censored: ebay. Turns out they where :censored: conmen! :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored:
This is gona set me back. Any one know somewhere in the uk I can get it next day delivery?? Or better yet a shop in london that sells it. HELP!
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 05, 2007, 07:45:28 AM
I ordered :censored: some wire to finish this off on :censored: ebay. Turns out they where :censored: conmen! :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored:
This is gona set me back. Any one know somewhere in the uk I can get it next day delivery?? Or better yet a shop in london that sells it. HELP!
I sent you some wire
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 05, 2007, 07:47:22 AM
1.na 2.L2 3.L1 4.UP 5.LEFT 6.DOWN 7.RIGHT 8.This ones a bit wierd its not on mine 9.GROUND 10.SELECT 11.ANALOGE ON/OFF 12.START 13.SQUARE 14.X 15.O 16.TRIANGLE 17.R1 18.R2
I am fairly sure thats right. My controller however is the older version, which is compleatly different. I only realized that after I finished the list. Grrr. I'll do another for this one.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 06, 2007, 11:24:23 AM
Nice thats what I had
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 07, 2007, 02:52:04 AM
It actualy comes with the modchip kit. I only realy used it in the absence of anything else.
Update: I am wiring up the controller cable at the moment.
sweet
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 10, 2007, 04:44:37 PM
Ok this is important for any one modding a ps2 controller for the psp.
Obviosly you have to use the ground thats already on the pcb. But theres a problem. The right hand stick has to be modded with cybers a2d method. This causes a short because the analoge the ground is pin 1 and 1, and ont the modded stick its 2 and 2. So you have to cut ALL of the tracks conecting the ground to the main circit and all of the tracks between the 2 potentiometers on the right hand stick. Like so . . .
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 05:14:46 AM
Update. I have finished the ps2 controller rewire (I hope) it now has a 15pin socket in the back. Cant post any pics till tomorow as I killed my card reader for an unrelated mod. Grrr. Test in my conections now. I dont know how to test the left analoge without it being attatched to the psp though.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 11, 2007, 05:22:38 AM
Update. I have finished the ps2 controller rewire (I hope) it now has a 15pin socket in the back. Cant post any pics till tomorow as I killed my card reader for an unrelated mod. Grrr. Test in my conections now. I dont know how to test the left analoge without it being attatched to the psp though.
Nice, what are you using for the socket?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 05:35:30 AM
D-Range 15-Way Plug from maplin. Its not pretty but its the bast I could fined. I'll try to find a wide bit of shrink rap to cover the plug, that should make it look a bit nicer.
Rewiring part of my cable at the mo.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 11, 2007, 06:09:57 AM
D-Range 15-Way Plug from maplin. Its not pretty but its the bast I could fined. I'll try to find a wide bit of shrink rap to cover the plug, that should make it look a bit nicer.
Rewiring part of my cable at the mo.
I thought you where going to use mini usb? did you not recieve the package yet?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 06:15:27 AM
I thought you where going to use mini usb? did you not recieve the package yet?
The cable I am making has a 15 pin on one end, it has 4 cables coming out on the end of those is the mini usb's. So the controller has a 15pin socket and the psp has 4 mini usb sockets. It could be done with 4 sepetate cables but I thought this way would be neater.
The package hasnt arrived. Its going to my work and I am not there till mon. So I am gona do everything but put the sockets in the psp now, then hopefully I caan put them in on mon.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 11, 2007, 06:24:09 AM
The cable I am making has a 15 pin on one end, it has 4 cables coming out on the end of those is the mini usb's. So the controller has a 15pin socket and the psp has 4 mini usb sockets. It could be done with 4 sepetate cables but I thought this way would be neater.
The package hasnt arrived. Its going to my work and I am not there till mon. So I am gona do everything but put the sockets in the psp now, then hopefully I caan put them in on mon.
ok man keep us posted
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 06:31:31 AM
I just remembered. I didnt make the cable that way because its neeter. I did because I wanted to be able to plug other controllers into the 15pin cable and not have to make all my controllers with 4 cables. Not that it matters but there you go.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 08:43:56 AM
Update. All the buttons work. But the right stick dosent. I am gona check my wiring but I think its the way I moded it. I have a few more so I'll just do another.
Edit: It was a bit of both. I am gona have to take this one out and put another in. bum
EDIT2: Fixwd it. I now have a socket on my ps2 controller that conects to all buttons and both sticks. I rule!
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 11, 2007, 11:43:55 AM
Update. All the buttons work. But the right stick dosent. I am gona check my wiring but I think its the way I moded it. I have a few more so I'll just do another.
Edit: It was a bit of both. I am gona have to take this one out and put another in. bum
EDIT2: Fixwd it. I now have a socket on my ps2 controller that conects to all buttons and both sticks. I rule!
post som video please
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 11:51:44 AM
I think your getting the wrong idea. What I have is a ps2 controller with a socket in. I've tested all the buttons with a multimeter, not on the psp. Also I cant upload anything till I get a new card reader. It looks pretty cool. But I wont know if it actualy works till I get it wired to the psp. I'll do that tomorow. I am to tired to solder now.
Also I have one problem thats bugin me. The hardest part was wireing the dpad on the psp. One of the conections isnt very good and sometimes stops working. Its fine as long as I dont touch it to much though. Does anyone know a good way to get hot glue off if it comes to that??
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 11, 2007, 11:55:47 AM
I think your getting the wrong idea. What I have is a ps2 controller with a socket in. I've tested all the buttons with a multimeter, not on the psp. Also I cant upload anything till I get a new card reader. It looks pretty cool. But I wont know if it actualy works till I get it wired to the psp. I'll do that tomorow. I am to tired to solder now.
Also I have one problem thats bugin me. The hardest part was wireing the dpad on the psp. One of the conections isnt very good and sometimes stops working. Its fine as long as I dont touch it to much though. Does anyone know a good way to get hot glue off if it comes to that??
Blowdrier
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 05:41:58 PM
I've just been thinking abou the tutorial for this. Looking at the pics I have, its going to be pretty hard for some one to follow the wiring. I need to draw up a proper diagram. Can anyone recomend a good freeware program to do it with??
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 11, 2007, 05:44:38 PM
I've just been thinking abou the tutorial for this. Looking at the pics I have, its going to be pretty hard for some one to follow the wiring. I need to draw up a proper diagram. Can anyone recomend a good freeware program to do it with??
for circuit design?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 05:58:55 PM
sort off. I am just trying to figute out the easyest way to explain what I've done. It was pretty tough to try to figurre out the best way to wire the plug. If other people are gona have a go at this I need to make it as simple as posible.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 11, 2007, 06:00:08 PM
sort off. I am just trying to figute out the easyest way to explain what I've done. It was pretty tough to try to figurre out the best way to wire the plug. If other people are gona have a go at this I need to make it as simple as posible.
I posted a circuit designer program in R&D
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 11, 2007, 06:03:47 PM
Cool, I'll have a go with that.
Btw I am runing a live 3v line to the controller too. Get some LED action going on in there.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 11, 2007, 06:04:58 PM
Nice to see it all done, can you snap some more pics of the wiring and the PSP install?
Kudos on finishing off a project - All the way from idea to execution.
Hold on, its not finished yet. I am finishing the psp wiring at the moment (its only the easy stuff left), and I dont have my mini usb sockets yet (I am gona pop into work tomorow and see if they're there).
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 12, 2007, 06:01:26 AM
Awsome
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 12, 2007, 07:12:22 AM
Busy trying to get hold of a white PSOne pad at the moment to match my ceramic console then I'll be starting on this mod.
Pyrot - I'm interested in the tilt mech, thanks for the offer. Can't reply to your PM as I have no idea how to get into the PM thing without the flashing 1 at the top :confused:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 12, 2007, 07:16:31 AM
Busy trying to get hold of a white PSOne pad at the moment to match my ceramic console then I'll be starting on this mod.
Pyrot - I'm interested in the tilt mech, thanks for the offer. Can't reply to your PM as I have no idea how to get into the PM thing without the flashing 1 at the top :confused:
you can enter your pm at the bottom of the main site
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 12, 2007, 07:22:32 AM
you can enter your pm at the bottom of the main site
Aha.
That's what I get for just flicking between this forum and the PSP one :w00t:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 12, 2007, 09:40:11 AM
Can someone take a pic of the ribbon conector on the mobo that gose to the powerswitch board? I need it to mark out the solder points, mines already glued.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 12, 2007, 09:44:42 AM
Can someone take a pic of the ribbon conector on the mobo that gose to the powerswitch board? I need it to mark out the solder points, mines already glued.
they may not be as good as your but here are the points for the face buttons
cyber - Can you read or do you have problems in that area?
Serious question, I ask because there always seems to be a huge difference between the Q and your A.
Yes I can read I just try and gather as much as I can without spending to much time on each post im at work using duel monitor trying to answer threads and post at the same time.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 12, 2007, 10:03:36 AM
And by the looks of the ribbon connector he may have to use the tracers on the power switch board because of the lack of space to solder
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 12, 2007, 10:05:14 AM
Yes I can read I just try and gather as much as I can without spending to much time on each post im at work using duel monitor trying to answer threads and post at the same time.
Ah - That explains it.
What's the point in having dual monitors if you are only paying half the attention? :whistle:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 12, 2007, 10:06:24 AM
Its a bit tricky but has to be done. The dpad is more dificult as its just as small but theres 4 points close together. But if I can do it other people will be able to too.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 12, 2007, 10:55:40 AM
Its a bit tricky but has to be done. The dpad is more dificult as its just as small but theres 4 points close together. But if I can do it other people will be able to too.
I soldered 19 points together before
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 12, 2007, 10:59:24 AM
Man I feel like throwing this thing out the window. Beer. That'll fix everything :drunk:
yup
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 12, 2007, 01:41:05 PM
Now my soldering iron tip is f ed up. God hates me. I am gona get a new one tomorow, pic up those sockets and get this thing finished befor I compleatly loose my mind. Stupid soldering iron. Grrrrrr. . . .
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 12, 2007, 01:42:30 PM
Now my soldering iron tip is f ed up. God hates me. I am gona get a new one tomorow, pic up those sockets and get this thing finished befor I compleatly loose my mind. Stupid soldering iron. Grrrrrr. . . .
Yeah I just bought two new ones
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 12, 2007, 04:46:47 PM
Mods can be a :censored: like that.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 12, 2007, 05:18:58 PM
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 13, 2007, 08:56:48 AM
Ok the socket is compleatly rewired and I've added some LEDs to the controller. All my stuff from cyber arived (thanks man, you rule). So I should be able to finish this by tomorow night. I am swaping all the LEDs for white ones at the mo (thanks for the tut new-Neubit-).
Need to find a cheap 2nd hand 1.50 (or downgradeable) PSP in the UK now to experiment with. Anyone know where to pick one up for less than a ton?
F00 - You got any pics of the socket yet? Also, how have you interfaced to the PSP?
The biggest problem I'm having at the moment is thinking of how to make the finish look retail - Going to look at alternate methods of connection as I'm still positive that the PSP will be using a signal decoding method that is similar to the PS1/2.
This would cut down on the wires as point to point won't be needed, just controller chip to controller chip.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 13, 2007, 09:30:23 AM
Man if you can get it to work that way it would be so good. I havent posted a pic of the socket yet because its just hanging out at the moment. I want to make sure that every thing works befor finishing it up.
bte that controller looks pimp. Are you still doing the tv out thing?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 13, 2007, 09:38:36 AM
bte that controller looks pimp. Are you still doing the tv out thing?
Yeah, but I still need those figures.
What I'm planning on doing is modding a PSP2TV first to get the raw signals out (plus its easier than fighting with the FPC) and the rolling from there. Don't want to spend the cash on a pointless PSP2TV unless the signals are within my expected ranges first.
How many wires do you have in total going from your PSP to pad?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: Chaos on January 13, 2007, 09:43:50 AM
Very Nice Job On the PS2 controler with LED's
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 13, 2007, 09:46:02 AM
What I'm planning on doing is modding a PSP2TV first to get the raw signals out (plus its easier than fighting with the FPC) and the rolling from there. Don't want to spend the cash on a pointless PSP2TV unless the signals are within my expected ranges first.
How many wires do you have in total going from your PSP to pad?
Now whos not reading the posts properly. I told you, 14, but I added another 3v for the led's so 15 in total. But If you mean cables, theres four, I could have done less but I quite like the idea of having 2 on ether side.
I think the problem with that psptv thing is that it has a huge block conector on it. I dont know if you'll be able to fit it in without using there ugle case.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 13, 2007, 09:54:06 AM
Now whos not reading the posts properly. I told you, 14, but I added another 3v for the led's so 15 in total. But If you mean cables, theres four, I could have done less but I quite like the idea of having 2 on ether side.
I think the problem with that psptv thing is that it has a huge block conector on it. I dont know if you'll be able to fit it in without using there ugle case.
BURNNNNNNNN it's about time I thought everyone was picking on me :rofl:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 13, 2007, 09:58:22 AM
Now whos not reading the posts properly. I told you, 14, but I added another 3v for the led's so 15 in total. But If you mean cables, theres four, I could have done less but I quite like the idea of having 2 on ether side.
Thats why I asked - 15 still makes no sense, haven't you connected the analogs or am I missing something here?
I think the problem with that psptv thing is that it has a huge block conector on it. I dont know if you'll be able to fit it in without using there ugle case.
Yup, but that big block will come in handy for testing my mod - if the frequency extension works then something will have to be created for a final release.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 13, 2007, 10:05:07 AM
Do the start, select, L2 and R2 buttons work on your controller?
Are you winding me up? I told you that too. . . Because of the way my setup is I figured there was no need to do the start and select because I can easily reach them and there not needed in most games. I also sugested wiring the L2 and R2 buttons to the keys that the psp ps1 emu mapped them to. But as I dont have that emu I didnt bother.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 13, 2007, 10:15:36 AM
Oh, the irony :clap:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 13, 2007, 01:49:47 PM
Just finished replacing all the psp leds with white ones. Looks cool. Man those led swaps are a pain.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 13, 2007, 03:07:34 PM
The sholders and the wifi lights are white too but there not in it. I'll hopefuly get most of it finished tomorow.
awsome
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 10:58:46 AM
Just finished testing. Finaly everything seems ok (thanks joe). The left analoge remains untested. But since I've done a few stick mods I am not to worried about that bit *fingers crossed*
Just finished testing. Finaly everything seems ok (thanks joe). The left analoge remains untested. But since I've done a few stick mods I am not to worried about that bit *fingers crossed*
Its not hard getting them off. Its just a pain to get the new ones on. Worth it though.
yeah, i just tryed it on my old cell phones LEDs with an X-acto knife, and the original LEDs cracked into a bunch of pieces but i got it off.......just wondering if its supposed to come off cleanly or not
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 11:17:04 AM
Yeah I had that with phones too. No its not as bad as that. They seem to stay together
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 01:39:39 PM
Well its been a long day of wiring and rewiring and scraping tracks and dispair, but I now have the controller working. Uploading video now.
Still to do.
Change cases Put in sockets put on plugs wrap cables Test analoge (that had better work first go or the bin men are going to be collectig blue glowing bags from my house).
Then add second nub when it arives.
Video coming in half an hour.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 14, 2007, 01:44:57 PM
Well its been a long day of wiring and rewiring and scraping tracks and dispair, but I now have the controller working. Uploading video now.
Still to do.
Change cases Put in sockets put on plugs wrap cables Test analoge (that had better work first go or the bin men are going to be collectig blue glowing bags from my house).
Then add second nub when it arives.
Video coming in half an hour.
so does ur ps2 controller is going to control every thing on the psp?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 01:55:59 PM
Yep. Well apart from start and select (I just couldnt be bothered, if I ever do another I'll do it). The right stick is modded with cybers right analoge mod.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 03:19:10 PM
I know. I bridged the resistors. It might have been to much. Its pretty distracting. F :censored: it. It looks cool.
As long as they are within tolerances then it shouldn't be a problem, best to check before sealing the PSP up though as I've had to reopen a mod due to toasted LEDs and it is irritating.
Best to take the time whilst it's open to 100% everything.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 03:41:29 PM
Best to take the time whilst it's open to 100% everything.
Tell me about it. Its been open a month.
I am pretty sure the leds ok. It had better be because I took the resistor out. I realy dont want to have to put another in.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 14, 2007, 03:45:46 PM
I've only ever opened up a PSP once and that was the early ones to mod the dpad and buttons. Keeping the dust at bay was a :censored: in my low budget clean room (tiled shower/condensation) with compressed air as the bare TFT attracts even the smallest fragment in the air.
How is yours after being open for a month? Can you close it up without any debris - Took me about 5 attempts to get it done and that's why I'm reluctant to POC mods.
Going to pick up a beaten up unit soon to keep open all the time though :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 03:51:39 PM
I've only ever opened up a PSP once and that was the early ones to mod the dpad and buttons. Keeping the dust at bay was a :censored: in my low budget clean room (tiled shower/condensation) with compressed air as the bare TFT attracts even the smallest fragment in the air.
How is yours after being open for a month? Can you close it up without any debris - Took me about 5 attempts to get it done and that's why I'm reluctant to POC mods.
Going to pick up a beaten up unit soon to keep open all the time though :thumbsup:
Well my flat mate is pretty good with the dusting so . . .
Nah, I am not worried. Its derty but I'll get it clean. I've got to compleatly diasemble it tomorow. So I'll sort it then.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 14, 2007, 04:13:18 PM
Well my flat mate is pretty good with the dusting so . . .
Nah, I am not worried. Its derty but I'll get it clean. I've got to compleatly diasemble it tomorow. So I'll sort it then.
yeh i dont worry about dust at all, all u do it just wipe it off with ur sleeve or something
i like the vid :)
but i really like the ps2 controller mod picture, is the finall product gonna be deatcahable? also, wats that stand made out of? and finally, where was that picture of the PS2 and wat all of the wires control?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 14, 2007, 04:23:53 PM
yeh i dont worry about dust at all, all u do it just wipe it off with ur sleeve or something
i like the vid :)
but i really like the ps2 controller mod picture, is the finall product gonna be deatcahable? also, wats that stand made out of? and finally, where was that picture of the PS2 and wat all of the wires control?
Yep its detatchable. 4 mini usb sockets.
The stand is made out off a pda windscreen (windsheald) holder thing. I just cut the pda holder off. The psp sucks on to it. Holds increadably strong.
I dont know where the picture is? Its in this thread isnt it??
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 14, 2007, 04:32:33 PM
1.na 2.L2 3.L1 4.UP 5.LEFT 6.DOWN 7.RIGHT 8.This ones a bit wierd its not on mine 9.GROUND 10.SELECT 11.ANALOGE ON/OFF 12.START 13.SQUARE 14.X 15.O 16.TRIANGLE 17.R1 18.R2
I am fairly sure thats right. My controller however is the older version, which is compleatly different. I only realized that after I finished the list. Grrr. I'll do another for this one.
i no this is a lil late, but im not following this........is it left to right, top to bottom? or wat
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 15, 2007, 07:38:51 AM
Its left to right alond the top. Why? You gona make one too?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 15, 2007, 10:56:08 AM
also, still not follwoing........lol if it was left to right along the top.....then wouldnt it b
1.L2 2.R2 and so on?
I think your misunderstanding. I was writing down the pin outs for the ribbon conector along the top. If you folow the tracks you'll see what I mean. With me?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 15, 2007, 11:10:01 AM
I think your misunderstanding. I was writing down the pin outs for the ribbon conector along the top. If you folow the tracks you'll see what I mean. With me?
ooooooo, lol, ok now i c, ok gotcha
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 15, 2007, 12:35:20 PM
Got my replacement dpad from hong kong today. Dosent work :angry:
wtf..........wow, thats gay, wat hapend to ur firstone?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 15, 2007, 01:52:09 PM
I broke a trak. Up dosent work. Itll do for now.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 15, 2007, 03:03:41 PM
Horible night tonight. I've got to redo the dpad. What a nightmare. I feel like giving up. In fact. I am gona have a brake from it. Its driving me insane. So close though.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 15, 2007, 03:13:50 PM
Horible night tonight. I've got to redo the dpad. What a nightmare. I feel like giving up. In fact. I am gona have a brake from it. Its driving me insane. So close though.
I hae had those days befor Just think of all the glory when your done
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 15, 2007, 03:28:18 PM
Yeah, I guess. Its just a really tough project. Everytime I fix a problem I get a new one. Two steps forward one step back. The whole thing worked last night now I am back to square one.
My :censored: soldiring iron isnt working properly and some :censored: has stollen all my money from pay :censored: pal. So I cant aford a new one. Rubish.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 15, 2007, 03:41:01 PM
What is the problem?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 15, 2007, 03:44:18 PM
Like I said. I have to resolder the dpad. That was the toughest part. My sodering iron is fu cked up and some :censored: stole all my money through paypal so I cant get a new one.
Just an all round crapy night. I'll get over it.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 15, 2007, 06:06:17 PM
Like I said. I have to resolder the dpad. That was the toughest part. My sodering iron is fu cked up and some :censored: stole all my money through paypal so I cant get a new one.
Just an all round crapy night. I'll get over it.
I found when soldering to the motherboard place epoxy over the wires so they don't come of
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 15, 2007, 06:50:48 PM
make sure the usb port is not grounding on the mother board place som elect tape over it... Somthing like that will bug the piss out of you looking at solder pointe and it turns out it's the casing of the usb port.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 16, 2007, 08:38:41 AM
Thanks man. But dont worry its not grounding. Its covered in hot glue. I've tested it seems good so far.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 16, 2007, 12:27:35 PM
Contacts to the dpad broke again. The screen poshed them out. Oh well try again. bah.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on January 16, 2007, 12:28:19 PM
resolder dpag (again :angry: ) remake cable Rewire controller put shoulder leds back in.
Get drunk.
wow, thats lookin tight, keep it up! and idk how ur doing it, cuase after i solder small ass things for a while i just get pissed off when one brakes, so props for stickin with it :clap:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: replicashooter on January 16, 2007, 05:02:52 PM
wait, so where did u get that nifty PDA holder thingy again?
I got it in a computer shop in london. You can get them anywere. Mine was quite expensive for some reason. But I am pretty sure you can get them for a few $s.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: TR4G- on January 17, 2007, 02:18:33 PM
I got it in a computer shop in london. You can get them anywere. Mine was quite expensive for some reason. But I am pretty sure you can get them for a few $s.
ok cool, do u think u could post or PM me a pic of it from teh side, without the PSP on, so i can print that out? [cause i dont no how to explain/describe the black sturdy kinda part in teh middle lol]
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 17, 2007, 02:22:34 PM
ooooo, so u had ur PDA attached to the side where the PS2 controller is, and the sucktion thiny was so it could stick onto junk right?
Yeah its to attatch to the inside of a car window.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!
Post by: F00 f00 on January 27, 2007, 04:33:25 PM
Little update. I've rewired the contoller, the [] x button usb, picked up a retrocon (I may do the internal analoge mod too) made a new cable that looks pretty. Just a wating game now.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Back in thw game!!!!!)
Post by: F00 f00 on February 21, 2007, 01:03:37 PM
This thread is now alive again!
Cyber's mobo arrived to day (thanks man).
Just tryed it out. No problems. The broken backlight clip isnt an issue. I just had to lift up the prongs and slide it in, holds in tight and the back light works!
I am going to get this started now. I am wating on a replacement shell for the ds so thats on the back burner for now.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Back in thw game!!!!!)
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on February 21, 2007, 01:05:03 PM
Awsome Im glad I could help..
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Back in thw game!!!!!)
Post by: F00 f00 on February 21, 2007, 01:11:52 PM
I forgot to ask. Is there any problems with the nub contact points? You've been soldering them.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Back in thw game!!!!!)
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on February 21, 2007, 01:12:45 PM
Well I learned alot from the first try at this. I've now got a better iron and some other stuff. Just rewired the usb's.
One thing thats worying me slightly is the controller led's. Last time I tried them out one flickering. Hopefully it was a just the way I was testing it. I dont want to open that rats nest ever again.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added)
Post by: F00 f00 on February 25, 2007, 01:52:33 PM
All thats left now is to do the standered analoge nub mod (and repaire the wonky contacts). Basicly finished.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added)
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on February 25, 2007, 02:03:44 PM
I want to put a custom firmware on this. I've never done it befor. Dose anyone think its to risky? I'd kill myself if it bricked.
don't do it to risky
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: F00 f00 on February 25, 2007, 04:35:10 PM
Yeah, your right. I'll buy another psp, an do that one. I wont one with dual nubs anyway, for on the road.
Btw I'll be putting blue lighting in there. The cool part is that the white power light goes out when I plug the controller in. So the psp goes from all white to all blue.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: andyellison on February 26, 2007, 04:51:24 PM
c'mon...do it...haha, nah, do what you will BUT, the only ones who brick psp's with downgrades and custom firmwares are :censored:s who dont read the directions...ive done ever single custom firmware hack to my psp and many other kid's psp's and since it took me around 12 months to research everything and ask everyone everything i could, i realized its no big deal and as long as you take your time and dont skip ANYTHING nothing will go wrong...but still its a sick mod and it is worth thinking about...but custom firmware is awesome...like, completely awesome, you can do anything....anything.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: Everett on February 27, 2007, 11:20:51 AM
f00 f00, Are you using the basic power indicator connections on the switch board to power all of the LEDs? I'm curious to see how much current it can handle.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: F00 f00 on February 27, 2007, 11:39:44 AM
Well' I've been using a diferant hot spot recently (I'll take a pic on sat when I do another one). But the mobo I have now is the older moddle and dosent have it. So this one is using the point on the powerswitch board. I am also curiose aboout why the power idicator goes out. Any ideas?
I also tried using the point you used on your switched sholder lights, but found that the led's would burn out if the charger was on for mor than an hour or so. I re tested the spot and discovered it had jumped to over 5v. Have you ever had that problem?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Back in the game!!!!!)
Post by: joesnose on February 28, 2007, 02:07:14 PM
custom firmwares rock, there is always a risk but im sure its less risky than opening up your psp and soldering the :censored: out of it, lol
Yeah but it would suck if you opened it up to solder the piss out of it and brick it with firmware. Should of tryed the custom firm first then solder.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: F00 f00 on February 28, 2007, 02:11:03 PM
Yeah. Its a bit late now. I'll make sure I've got it well documented. Then I'll give it a go.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: F00 f00 on March 01, 2007, 03:25:39 PM
Ok. The SP at the moment is that I am having a few problems with the analogue stick. I seem to have a bad connection some where but cant find it. I am going to assume that its the the rubber psp connection as everything else tests perfect. I could make vid with what i have but it would be cheating slightly as this really isnt finished.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: joesnose on March 01, 2007, 04:39:19 PM
you could solder wires in place of the STUPID rubber thingy, means your face plate doesnt come off without unscrewing the nub but it beats the hell outta the rubber.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Video Added!)
Post by: F00 f00 on March 02, 2007, 08:05:10 AM
Tempting. I'll fidle with it a bit and try that If all else fails.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Finished!)
Post by: F00 f00 on March 03, 2007, 11:43:09 AM
Well I finaly got this finished today.
The problem with the analoge was actualy caused by the leds some how. I discovered when I pluged in the 3v plug it would get worse. So I diconected it. It was still a bit iffy so I used that line as a separate ground for the pots and that fixed everything.
Video is now done and up loading. I'll put together a mini work log post to go with it and release the video tonight.
EDIT: Oh and I did downgrade and now have OE-A. :w00t:
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Finished!)
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on March 03, 2007, 12:05:56 PM
The problem with the analoge was actualy caused by the leds some how. I discovered when I pluged in the 3v plug it would get worse. So I diconected it. It was still a bit iffy so I used that line as a separate ground for the pots and that fixed everything.
Video is now done and up loading. I'll put together a mini work log post to go with it and release the video tonight.
EDIT: Oh and I did downgrade and now have OE-A. :w00t:
awsome I will be off and on tonight I replaced the two rear struts already now ima hunt down the elec problem
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Finished!)
Post by: F00 f00 on March 03, 2007, 12:08:33 PM
Ok man I am working on the work log. Its in the bone yard.
Not sure what it is your working on btw. . .
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Finished!)
Post by: Chaos on March 03, 2007, 12:15:02 PM
3.10 oe-a or 3.03 oe-a?
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Finished!)
Post by: F00 f00 on March 03, 2007, 12:18:04 PM
3.10, I dont know if thats the best but it plays games from hypos psp and thats basicly what I was after.
Title: Re: The smallest solder job I've ever done!(Finished!)
Post by: Chaos on March 03, 2007, 12:21:14 PM
oo good stuff, can't wait to see the vid
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) on June 21, 2007, 11:20:22 AM
bump
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: SplinterDs on June 26, 2007, 11:33:24 PM
is there a tutorial on this mod? if so can you post it here ill like to try this 1
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: Slimby on June 27, 2007, 12:53:07 AM
I guess it's one of those "If you can't figure it out without a tutorial, you shouldn't even try it" things. It'd be cool to find out what pins you used for each USB socket though.
Slimby
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: erb0817 on July 15, 2007, 07:06:01 PM
This looks amazing! Great job! Will there be a tutorial coming out to do this and if so when? I want to know before I tear apart a controller to take out the analog sticks.
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: SplinterDs on August 16, 2007, 09:33:38 PM
i got my soldering kit just waiting on the tut to start my first mod
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: SplinterDs on August 18, 2007, 09:45:43 AM
i am using the old ps1 controller it looks like this (https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc300%2Fdrzbabyboy90%2FPicture.jpg&hash=8894b8ad4e30c5536b00d2715d991a81b589c804) FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 1-L2 2-L1 3-UP 4-RIGHT 5-DOWN 6-LEFT 7-GROUND 8-ANALOG ON/OFF 9-SELECT 10-START 11-SQUARE 12-X 13-CIRCLE 14-TRIANGLE 15-R1 16-R2
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: dedafmonteur on August 18, 2007, 11:32:45 AM
i dont think you can handle it. no offence :victory:. but this is like EXTREME modding.
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: SplinterDs on August 18, 2007, 07:41:54 PM
i just finished the wires on the PS2 controller and moving on to the PSP.
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: jojoff974 on September 18, 2007, 01:03:23 PM
sory for my english, im french just... if i take a "pad s xbox controller" is it possible ?
thanks
Title: mini USB
Post by: perseooo on August 23, 2008, 01:13:48 AM
where the mini USB :help: :help: :help: :help: :help:
Title: Re: PSP external controller mod (F00 f00s doc oc thread declassified) PART 2
Post by: ProperBritish on August 23, 2008, 03:19:48 AM
ARGH Dont bring up old topics >.>
This hasnt been posted in for a year. Your question doesnt even make sense.