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by nahma
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: 1990's Gaming
Topic: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?
Replies: 11
Views: 4503

Re: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?

Thanks that is good information. I also found that the anolog PS1 controller is 1/4" narrower then the newer one.
by nahma
Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: 1990's Gaming
Topic: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?
Replies: 11
Views: 4503

Re: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?

Back in business!
I had a thought... what are the chances that both of the PS1 controllers I bought were the same? Not very good! Number two has pcb switches!
Thanks for the help. More to follow.
by nahma
Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:29 pm
Forum: 1990's Gaming
Topic: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?
Replies: 11
Views: 4503

Re: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?

You see, that's the problem. It isn't a "pcb", it's a "pcm" (printed ciruit mylar) yes I made that up. I took it out and removed the internals. I don't see anything I can solder to without melting mylar.
by nahma
Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: 1990's Gaming
Topic: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?
Replies: 11
Views: 4503

Re: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?

I pulled the rubber cover off one of the double switches and there isn"t much to solder to. It's more mylar with a thin layer of conductor printed on it. I'm guessing tactile switches were used but don't know what size or type to use. I'm better at body work then electronics. My friend is doing the ...
by nahma
Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: 1990's Gaming
Topic: My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?
Replies: 11
Views: 4503

My Darth64 clone: wiring in rear trigger buttons ?

Greetings all!
I got the Sony PS1 controller for the rear trigger buttons of the Darth64, yet the internals look different from what is in the Hori Mini pad. The PS1 Controller has a flexible mylar printed circuit board coming from the switches. I don't think it's possible to solder onto the mylar ...