Finding a D-pad

cekdark · Post by **cekdark** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:15 pm

I was wondering if anybody here knows of a place where I could get a directional pad. Im looking for something larger than what you would find on any existing console controllers, at least that I know of. I need one thats about 4cm across. Im sure someone makes something like this, but cant find any anywhere. Ive tried making my own but didn't like the results.

daguuy · Post by **daguuy** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:21 pm

4 cm is huge for a D-pd. genesis controllers have pretty big D-pads but they're closer to 3 cm. those fake atari TV player retro game player games have a joystick that's pretty big and hackable because it uses switches intead of analog stuff

cekdark · Post by **cekdark** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:35 pm

ya, i know what im looking for is big, but im sure i should be able to find one somewhere. i know they have something like this, like for controlling lifts and machinery. im looking for a basic nintendo type d-pad that is scaled up. if i dont find something i think ill just use a nes maxx controller sliding thing instead.

electromaster64 · Post by **electromaster64** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:15 pm

if you want one that big then just go buy a HDPE cutting board from walmart or bed bath and beyond and cut one using a dremel tool. Or tell your mom that her cutting board is old and she needs a new one then when she gets a new one ask for the old one

Conn · Post by **Conn** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:30 pm

You find cross DPads on Nintendo handhelds and controllers. Buy an old Super Nintendo controller or something.

Circled-DPads are found on Sega systems (or handhelds) except for the Master System and the Dreamcast. Also on Xbox controllers and almost all 3rd party controllers.

cekdark · Post by **cekdark** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:38 pm

ah, ya. i know where to get regular sized d-pads at, but im looking for something much bigger, and i dont want to make one myself. i was just wondering if anyone knew where to find commercially made d-pads. if i cant find anything, im going to use the circular thing from a nes maxx controller.

G-force · Post by **G-force** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:55 pm

Geez man, to want to a D-pad that big you must have some big thumbs (at least on one hand). I guess hitchiking is no problem for you?

Making one wouldn't really be that hard. Just cut three layers of plexiglass ang glue them together. The bottom one would be a circle, to keep the "+" part of the D-pad form falling out. The other two layers would just be cut in a "+" shape.

electromaster64 · Post by **electromaster64** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:22 am

I will look aroun on e-bay but if I can't find one I could make an acrylic one and sell it to you