Links for all you who want to mod a controller. CHECK IT!

First of all, take care that there are a lot of different types of controllers, so don't expect to find a step-by-step guide of doing exactly what you want to do. But most controllers are similar between them so you should try to adapt the info in these links to your particular problem. Which means, read them even if they are not talking about the particular controller you want to mod.

If you want to use a PS controller in your neo, you can save your modding and buy an adaptor:

<a href="http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=180&products_id=3707&" target="_blank">http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=180&products_id=3707&</a>

Lately there are a lot of threads about modding controllers, so here you are the links I collected when I was modding one:

JHendrix page with info about making a supergun, controllers and adaptors to PSX!
<a href="http://web.njit.edu/~jal0737/" target="_blank">http://web.njit.edu/~jal0737/</a>

Dasfool site, with info about making a supergun and modding Saturn pads:
<a href="http://dasfool.aroo.tv/" target="_blank">http://dasfool.aroo.tv/</a>

Most of these mods require some soldering, be sure to check this guide from <a href="http://www.gamesx.com" target="_blank">www.gamesx.com</a> :

<a href="http://www.gamesx.com/misctech/solder1.htm" target="_blank">http://www.gamesx.com/misctech/solder1.htm</a>

A guide on converting several systems to work in a JAMMA cabinet, it includes controller modding section, specially a detailed one for DC.

<a href="http://www.mameworld.net/pc2jamma/" target="_blank">http://www.mameworld.net/pc2jamma/</a>

A lot of info about modding controllers in general:
<a href="http://wrongcrowd.com/arcade/" target="_blank">http://wrongcrowd.com/arcade/</a>

Constructing arcade controls:
<a href="http://www.arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm" target="_blank">http://www.arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm</a>

Comparision on different joystics by Happ:

<a href="http://www.oscarcontrols.com/joycompare/joyreview1.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.oscarcontrols.com/joycompare/joyreview1.shtml</a>

How to construct a supergun:
<a href="http://www.chads.arcade.btinternet.co.uk/Supergun/supergunIndex.htm" target="_blank">http://www.chads.arcade.btinternet.co.uk/Supergun/supergunIndex.htm</a>

More info about modding controllers:
<a href="http://www.alamone.com/jamma.html" target="_blank">http://www.alamone.com/jamma.html</a>

Constructing an arcade controller for Neo Geo
<a href="http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~jplayer/Joysticks.html" target="_blank">http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~jplayer/Joysticks.html</a>

General info about any console mod, specially it has a lot of pin-outs:
<a href="http://www.gamesx.com/index2.htm" target="_blank">http://www.gamesx.com/index2.htm</a>

More general info about modding pads:

<a href="http://www.darkravenwind.com/cdvision/arcade.htm" target="_blank">http://www.darkravenwind.com/cdvision/arcade.htm</a>

Constructing a supergun and arcade controllers:

<a href="http://cps2shock.retrogames.com/jamma.html" target="_blank">http://cps2shock.retrogames.com/jamma.html</a>

Bob Roberts page, with general tech info about arcades and a very good parts shop:
<a href="http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/" target="_blank">http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/</a>

Briggs' site, with general info about MVS:
<a href="http://www.hardmvs.com" target="_blank">www.hardmvs.com</a>

How to use Neo controllers on PC with a snes pad as a bridge:

<a href="http://www.snocud.pf/zerofil/neogeo.htm" target="_blank">http://www.snocud.pf/zerofil/neogeo.htm</a>

The Supergun Repository from Broken, it has a section dedicated to modded controllers and it may have related tech articles in the future:

<a href="http://www.sgrepository.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sgrepository.com/</a>

Doughboy's site, with info and pics for modding a DC stick to work with the neo, under the Games section:

<a href="http://www.geocities.com/doughs_page/" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/doughs_page/</a>


Here it explains how to mod a NES pad for using in DC with a Mad Catz DC pad as bridge (OFF-LINE, but I backed it up, if you need it contact me):
<a href="http://dumbass.hypermart.net/presents/dc/marvins/tutorial/NES/nes.htm" target="_blank">http://dumbass.hypermart.net/presents/dc/marvins/tutorial/NES/nes.htm</a>

Also check this other threads:

How to mod an original DC stick:
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=002240" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=00 2240</a>

Some thoughts about what cable to use when modding a controller for Neo Geo, and general info about modding controllers:
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004577" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004577</a>
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004531" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004531</a>

This is when I was a newbie yet
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001788" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=00 1788</a>

My failed attempt to modify a Ascii Saturn stick:
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=002215" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=00 2215</a>

How to mod a Saturn pad:
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001621" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=00 1621</a>

Info about modding a Snes controller:
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=003146" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=00 3146</a>

Info about modding a PSX pad:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=004009" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=004009</a>

Info about modding an arcade microswitched stick for any system in general to neo/supergun:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004051" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004051</a>

Some considerations about using cardboard to create a stick including pics of some models (like mine mr_t )

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004289" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004289</a>

Information about constructing a an adaptor for using Neo controllers in a PC via USB:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004803" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004803</a>

A lot of info about modding a DC controller for neo/supergun use:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004818" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004818</a>

More info about modding a Saturn controller, easily expandible to other similar controllers, nice pics there:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=005146" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=005146</a>

<small>[ September 04, 2003, 12:00 PM: Message edited by: Amano Jacu ]</small>

I forgot this thread:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001621" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001621</a>

It explains how to mod a Saturn pad. It's worth a visit.

<small>[ August 05, 2003, 07:44 AM: Message edited by: Amano Jacu ]</small>

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<a href="http://www.darkravenwind.com/cdvision/arcade.htm" target="_blank">http://www.darkravenwind.com/cdvision/arcade.htm</a>

This site looks sweet too <img src="graemlins/drool2.gif" border="0" alt="[Drool 2]" />

Thanks

I just want you to remember that in this topic there's quite some info to make a DC original arcade stick to work in Neo:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=002240" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=002240</a>

Up, up and away!

<img src="graemlins/mrt2.gif" border="0" alt="[Mr T]" />

Come on!

Thanks, i'm thinking of modding a quality pad for my AES. Sometimes i just don't feel like playing with the stick...

OK, I've edited the first post with updated links and short explanation about each one.

Thanks for the links. <img src="graemlins/multi.gif" border="0" alt="[Multi Color Bouncey]" />

OK, some links added, like Jhendrix page:

<a href="http://web.njit.edu/~jal0737/" target="_blank">http://web.njit.edu/~jal0737/</a>

Definately worth a visit!

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It;s cool but i would like to know how to mod a saturn pad to Jamma+ (Not MVS) :o

You can do that adapting the info here:
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001621" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001621</a>

It's just that you will use all the 6 buttons on the Saturn pad to be the 6 buttons from JAMMA plus. The first 3 have to be connected to the JAMMA harness in the regular way, while the other 3 will have to be connected to the PCB via a kick harness.
My supergun follows the Neo Geo pin-out in its controller socket, it's just that in 3 empty pins from the Neo there are connections to the rear of the supergun, where I can attach the kick harness.
If you have more questions just ask.

Here you have some info about modding a Snes controller:

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=003146" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=003146</a>

Thanks to MKL for it.

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Bump for the new year!

Bump for a very useful thread...

( Not for spam wink I want to mod a controller for the MV-1F, and thought that this thread is useful enough to deserve a bump... )

This is cool. Thanks!

Im glad this thread got bumped up. Im putting it in my favorites right now. So many good links and so little time to check them all out.

Cool...Nice to have..

You should make your own Controller Mod Web site.

OK, I've added the thread aout modding the PSX controller by Evil Nick

<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=004009" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=004009</a>

It also contains some thougths about why some buttons that use rubber pads refuse to work.

Lagduf, I suggest you to save in your computer most of that pages rather than bookmarking this thread, as they could be lost... That's what I did so if that happens we'll still have a copy.

Chris, my knowledge and skills are quite limitated, there are a lot of people here that know much more than me about this, so I don't feel like doing a general webpage. What I could do is explain in detail the process of modding the DC sticks as it is very easy... let's see if I have the time.

In the meanwhile you'll have to wait for Joshua's ultimate guide lol