Change out switch on controller

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around modifying an old Rock Band kick pedal to activate a button on a controller, specifically the overdrive button. Participants explore the technical aspects of connecting the pedal's pressure switch to the controller's circuit board.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks advice on how to connect the kick pedal to the controller, noting that the pedal has a pressure switch but is unsure how to integrate it with the controller's button.
  • Another participant suggests that the rubber piece in the controller likely shorts contacts on the circuit board and proposes using a clip lead to test this hypothesis.
  • A third participant asks for clarification on what a clip lead is, indicating a need for further explanation of the suggested method.
  • A later reply provides a definition of a clip lead, offering an alternative of using wire instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains unresolved, with participants exploring different methods without reaching a consensus on the best approach to connect the kick pedal to the controller.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the internal workings of the pedal and the controller's circuit board, as well as the lack of detailed information on the pedal's switch mechanism.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in DIY electronics, gaming modifications, or those looking to repurpose old gaming peripherals may find this discussion relevant.

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Greetings everyone,

I'm trying to figure out how I can take an old Rock Band kick pedal and make it activate a button in a controller. I've uploaded pictures to help explain. Simply put, I want to make the kick pedal which already has some sort of pressure switch in it to activate the button labeled overdrive.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/jamesssf/kickpedalmod-1.jpg

I thought there would be two wires I could just cut and splice the kick pedals 3.5 mm jack into the switch. But it's just some rubber piece that makes contact with the circuit board when you push the plastic button. Any Suggestions?
 
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The "some rubber piece" probably shorts a couple contacts on the circuit board. Have you tried poking around with a clip lead or something to see if you can get it to operate? If you find my hypothesized two contacts you should be able to connect the pedal's switch directly -- presuming that the pedal has a simple switch.
 
Alright, I'll try that out. Although what's a clip lead?
 
Clip lead: wire with alligator clips on each end. You can substitute: wire.
 

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