I am thinking of modding my GP2X. Help me out.
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I am thinking about doing a D-pad mod on my GP2X. I found a guide, but I don't like the way the person did this mod in the guide. Here is the link for the guide http://members.aol.com/gp2x1234/GP2x-Dpad.pdf I am thinking of doing this mod with a NES D-pad and using tact switches. Where would I ground the tact switches? Would this even work properly with tact switches?
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I was looking into getting one, but I haven't yet so I don't know anything really about it. However, I may be able to help guide you to where to go.
When looking at the d-pad on the board, usually controllers and buttons have a trace that are connected to every button. That would be your ground...I would start with that one. Also, as for using tact switches...I would say yes, you can use it, however, you may need really small ones judging from the size of the gp2x.
When looking at the d-pad on the board, usually controllers and buttons have a trace that are connected to every button. That would be your ground...I would start with that one. Also, as for using tact switches...I would say yes, you can use it, however, you may need really small ones judging from the size of the gp2x.
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Agreed, but that's *probably* why he wants to do it with an NES D-pad.HomicidalBarber wrote:I dont know, I just think it looks crappy...
It would work flawlessly with tact switches. Just do what he did in except use tact switches instead of aluminum foil or whatever the hell he did. View my thread about tact switches in Tech Q&A if you need help using them. Also, make sure you dremel the hole for the D-pad nice and smooth. Good luck!
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Ive got a gamecube d-pad in my gp2x. I used a piece of the original gamecube pcb, since all the traces were coming out of the same spot. I used the original carbon contact pad. The actual plastic d-pad itself required a lot of trimming to get it to fit "below the surface" of the gp2x.
A gameboy advance dpad is a perfect fit almost, but you can trim the gamecube one down to the exact size as the gba one.
A gameboy advance dpad is a perfect fit almost, but you can trim the gamecube one down to the exact size as the gba one.
Do you have a pic?grahf wrote:Ive got a gamecube d-pad in my gp2x. I used a piece of the original gamecube pcb, since all the traces were coming out of the same spot. I used the original carbon contact pad. The actual plastic d-pad itself required a lot of trimming to get it to fit "below the surface" of the gp2x.
A gameboy advance dpad is a perfect fit almost, but you can trim the gamecube one down to the exact size as the gba one.
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Agreed! Very nice. Seeing the GP2X with a d-pad almost makes me want to spring for one and mod it similar. That weird analog/d-pad thing they had was a big turn off to me.
Doesn't the GP2X d-pad/analog thingie have a push in button (much like R3 and L3 on the PS2 controller)? How did you get around that?
Doesn't the GP2X d-pad/analog thingie have a push in button (much like R3 and L3 on the PS2 controller)? How did you get around that?