Change out switch on controller

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The discussion focuses on modifying an old Rock Band kick pedal to activate the overdrive button on a controller. The user initially believed they could splice the pedal's 3.5 mm jack into the controller's switch but discovered it uses a rubber piece that contacts the circuit board. Suggestions include using a clip lead to test for contacts on the board that could connect directly to the pedal's switch. The conversation emphasizes the need to identify the correct contacts to facilitate the modification. Overall, the goal is to successfully repurpose the kick pedal for enhanced gameplay functionality.
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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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