Modified Gamecube Controller

[Satoshi_Matrix]

The question I have regarding this is how you could address the wire itself. Even using a small wire, the contacts are designed to completely flat when the buttons press down. I've done my share of mods, but something like this eludes me.

[Hobie-wan]

You know Mr Flake, we currently have that deal to be concluded at the meet. Perhaps I could take a look.

[Flake]

This is the kind of work you can do?

[Hobie-wan]

This is the kind of work you can do?

Well, depending on the board layout it might not be too difficult. I wasn't really paying attention to the boards when cleaning out GC pads but it probably doable. I can check if you want, but I don't have any spare 'nicer' pads. Most are in ok shape but the rubber cap on the analog stick is toast or gone. I might have a 3rd party one that is ok.

If you want me to look if it looks feasible and either try to nab a cheap used pad from GS or worry about swapping the stick top later, lemme know.

[Ziggy]

The question I have regarding this is how you could address the wire itself. Even using a small wire, the contacts are designed to completely flat when the buttons press down. I've done my share of mods, but something like this eludes me.

When I took a quick look at the PCB before, the traces were on the back while the button contacts were on the other side.

[Hobie-wan]

The question I have regarding this is how you could address the wire itself. Even using a small wire, the contacts are designed to completely flat when the buttons press down. I've done my share of mods, but something like this eludes me.

When I took a quick look at the PCB before, the traces were on the back while the button contacts were on the other side.

I just opened up a pad to check though and there's white silkscreened over almost the entire board so trying to cut traces and follow to a point where you can solder a jumper wire will be a major pain in the ass on an official pad.

[Flake]

Well if it's too hard that's not a big deal. I really only want it for one game.

[pakopako]

Put down the US$20 and buy a Thrustmaster T-Wireless for the Wii.

Despite it's Wii label, it's a GameCube wireless controller that is shaped like a PS2 controller.
Reviews from Amazon and NewEgg say its a bit fragile compared to 1st party controllers, but it does have a programmable pad (you can reverse A and B). The pad does not remember anything so you must reprogram the pad every power-on.

[Flake]

Put down the US$20 and buy a Thrustmaster T-Wireless for the Wii.

Despite it's Wii label, it's a GameCube wireless controller that is shaped like a PS2 controller.
Reviews from Amazon say its a bit fragile compared to 1st party controllers, but it does have a programmable pad (you can reverse A and B). The pad does not remember anything so you must reprogram the pad every power-on.

This might be the way to go. Plus the name sounds all B-list porno style.

[Ziggy]

The question I have regarding this is how you could address the wire itself. Even using a small wire, the contacts are designed to completely flat when the buttons press down. I've done my share of mods, but something like this eludes me.

When I took a quick look at the PCB before, the traces were on the back while the button contacts were on the other side.

I just opened up a pad to check though and there's white silkscreened over almost the entire board so trying to cut traces and follow to a point where you can solder a jumper wire will be a major pain in the ass on an official pad.

Yeah, I noticed that too. But I'm pretty sure the traces for the A and B buttons were on the other side. I only looked at it for a few seconds, but I'm pretty sure. Did your controller have that white laminate on both sides? Mine only had it on the one side.