Post by: TÐZ on September 11, 2007, 05:25:47 PM
Quote from: failure
XBOX TO PC CONTROLLER
I am aware that the xbox360 controller is compatible with pc's after you download the drive to allow it to work. But incase you don't have a xbox360 controller, but have the original xbox controller... this guide is for you.
It allows you to use the xbox controller for mugen and those emulators you so desperately play night and day, day and night. So here is a quick and painless tutorial on how to make one.... All you need is a
few simple "Gamer's" Household items... ^_^
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Materials
(http://www.fury-tech.com/content/images/xboxcm/xboxcm_01.jpg)XBOX Compatible Game Controller
Male USB Adapter Cable
Wire strippers (or Scissors)
Electrical tape (or Shrink Wrap)
VERSION ONE: THE XBOX-PC MOD
You can see that I'm using a Male-Female USB extension cable for my male USB adapter. We're just going to chop the adapter off and discard of the cable.
(http://www.fury-tech.com/content/images/xboxcm/xboxcm_02.jpg)
Make sure you use the right end (circled in the above picture). We're going to do the same thing to the Xbox cable, too.
(http://www.fury-tech.com/content/images/xboxcm/xboxcm_03.jpg)
Cut the Xbox adapter off right at the base, leaving yourself some room to splice on the new one. Cut the USB adapter off at least 4 or 5 inches away from the adapter. Now strip off about an inch of casing from the end of each exposed cable that we'll be connecting. There will be a lot of thin silver wires and foil wrapped around a few smaller, colored wires. The silver casing is the shielding, but unless you want to try and preserve it just cut it away to expose the colored wires.
(http://www.fury-tech.com/content/images/xboxcm/xboxcm_04.jpg)
Using your wire strippers, pull away the casing on each of the colored wires to expose the bare wire. Now you can proceed to actually splice the wires together. Each wire of the USB adapter should match up to a colored wire on the gamepad. The Xbox controller has one additional yellow wire, which you can just ignore. You can use either heat shrink casing or electrical tape to cover up the bare leads. Heat shrink is more permanent and professional, but for simplicity I just used some electrical tape on each of the smaller wires, then wrapped up the entire thing tightly, making sure the bare leads did not cross.
(http://www.fury-tech.com/content/images/xboxcm/xboxcm_05.jpg)
You can see the ghetto-fabulous mod I've done above. The cable shown here detaches from the Xbox controller, which is why you don't see it actually leading to anything. ^_^ Feel free to be as fancy as you want - some heat shrink (shrink wrap) will look nice and hold up better, so now that I know it works I'll probably redo the mod when I get to the second controller.
If everything went well, we should be able to set up the device and start using it. The first thing to do is snag the XBCD drivers (Download Here (http://www.redcl0ud.com/files/XBCDv107.exe)), and run the installer file.
Once the drivers are installed, plug in the controller and it should detect and install the drivers:
"XBCD XBox Gamepad".
Now go to Programs -> XBCD -> Setup Utility and set up your new gamepad!
And that's it! Not bad for a ten minute mod. More to come when I get some extra controller parts...
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Enjoy, for now!
-Failure
PSX/PS2 TO PC CONTROLLER (sorry no actual images as of yet)
This playstation controller is significantly more difficult than the xbox version, but still fairly workable. The easiest approach involves using the parallel port to plug your adapted PSX/PS2 controller into the PC. It requires more advanced use of a multimeter and diodes.(see figure1)
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MaterialsPSX/PS2 Compatible Game Controller
Soldering Iron
Multimeter @Radioshack
Male DB-25 connector (see figure2) @Radioshack
(5) Diodes (type 1N914 or 1N4148) @Radioshack
Small piece of extra bare wire (1inch long or so)
Paper and Pencil (for notes on the wires)
*Optional* Playstation controller extension cable
(http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/psx_adaptor/images/psx.gif)
FIGURE1: Pin map for the PS2 Controller
If you don't have the extension just do it to the main cable close to the plug
First, cut one end of the playstation extension cable, strip the sheathing, exposing the wires in a similar way to the xbox adapter. This time, you'll see one wire without any insulation on it at all. Ignore it. If the controller is dual-shock compatible, you'll see 8 other wires. Otherwise, you'll see 7.
Unfortunately, there isn't any easy way to know which wire connects to which connection on the other end of the extension cable, so grab the multimeter. (if you don't have the extension, chill...) We are going to find out to what hole of the female connector is connected to which small wire. Take the female connector of the cable and put the pin in each one of the holes to make contact and, using the multi-meter on resistant setting, write down to what hole corresponds each wire of the other end. So stick the pin on hole 1 then touch the ends of the wires until you find the one that matches the corresponding hole. Don't be to worried if you don't find a wire for each hole there are only 7 or 8 wires and 9 holes.
Well, we now have written on the paper the relation of the holes from the 1 to the 9 and to what cable color in the other end corresponds to each one of them. Keep this paper in a safe place that you will need it later.
Take DB-25 connector and tin-plate the ends where we are going to make the connections, that are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18 and 19. Look to the attached figure considering that the part that is seen in drawing is the part where we are going to solder. The pins where we are going to make connections are in red. The pins in blue are those that we will use if we connect a second pad.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b374/fadedxfailure/db25connect.jpg)
FIGURE2: This is where the cables will be soldered
Now for the delicate part. Take the 5 diodes and it cuts the ends that are on the side opposition to the mark (what marks? see figure3 for the correspondence with the drawing in the picture and the real diode) leaving more or less half centimeter. Now we take the soldering iron and tin-plate the end of each diode taking care that you do not taking too long doing it or you can damage the diode by the heat.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b374/fadedxfailure/diodes.jpg)
FIGURE3: The diodes you need and to cut
Next we will take the DB-25 connector with the corresponding tin-plated ends (you did do in the previous section) and solder the short ends of each one of the diodes in ends 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the DB-25 connector. Remember that you must weld the 5 diodes in the correct direction. It should look like figure4. (seen below)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b374/fadedxfailure/soldering.jpg)
FIGURE4: The DB-25 connector once the diodes are soldered.
And we are now in the last of the mechanical part. Going by the diagram of the circuit on the paper where you wrote down the corresponding wires of your extension to the holes of the female connector. Solder the corresponding pin to each of the wires from the extension.
The wire that corresponds to hole 5 of the connector you have it to weld to the other ends of the 5 diodes. Solder the wire to the end of the central diode and solder the 5 diodes together as it appears in the circuit. using a spare piece of wire. If you pay attention, hole 6 of the female connector must go connected to pins 18 and 19 of connector DB-25. Solder the corresponding wire of the extension to any of the two pins and connect the two pins together.
Once done you need to plug it in and you'll need a driver to activate the mod you just created. Download the Direct Pad driver here (http://emulatronia.com/emus/utiles/dpadpr50.zip) as it comes highly recommended.
Once the pad and the DB-25 connector are connected to the parallel port, Open the Control Panel and double click on Games Controllers.
Click on Add >> Add Other >> Have Disk >> and then browse to where you unziped it. Click OK...
It should now be listed in the section with your other controllers.
Now to configure the driver to use it with the PSX pad. On the Configure tab select the Controller Type you want (PSX digital or PSX left/right Analog) You can go through the other settings and tabs to completely change everything but for the first time you should leave most of it alone. Maybe except to Calibrate the controller.[/align]
This one is WAY more time consuming and a little costly (depending)... but it is worth it if you like the feel of the PSX/PS2 controller.
Well thats that
-Failure
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 11, 2007, 06:28:03 PM
(http://www.thegamingonline.com/Xbox360/Pictures/Xbox360_controller.jpg)
it already HAS a USB cord, PERFECT for the PC!
(http://www.xbox365.com/gdb/images/GGGruGdPLG04221653/Xbox_360_184_500.jpg)
your computer will recognize it as an XBox 360 controller and it'll work pretty good, I speak from experience
Post by: MirageAtoli on September 11, 2007, 06:49:19 PM
or you can you just forego all that crap..and use an xbox 360 controller! :D
it already HAS a USB cord, PERFECT for the PC!
(http://www.xbox365.com/gdb/images/GGGruGdPLG04221653/Xbox_360_184_500.jpg)
your computer will recognize it as an XBox 360 controller and it'll work pretty good, I speak from experience
What kind of drivers are required for either of these solutions?
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 11, 2007, 06:53:13 PM
Post by: nick09 on September 11, 2007, 08:35:36 PM
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/102/img1576ir9.jpg)
you hook up ps1 and ps2 controllers with it.
btw, an radioshack product.
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 11, 2007, 08:37:57 PM
anyway, the 360 controller is awesome, trust me
Post by: Barbary on September 11, 2007, 08:48:25 PM
Post by: nick09 on September 11, 2007, 08:57:19 PM
ya but you're not going to be able to use bumpers I don't think :D
anyway, the 360 controller is awesome, trust me
well i don't have an xbox nor an 360 controller....
so i use ps2 ;D
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 11, 2007, 09:01:20 PM
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
Post by: Super Senseless Violent Man on September 11, 2007, 09:09:03 PM
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
It's the internet <_<|...| why would you buy xbox360 for a controller...
just use the PSX/PS2 converter like nick09 said, it' cheap on eBay!
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 11, 2007, 09:10:47 PM
why would you buy xbox360 for a controller...
because it works...same way the PS2 works like he said as well..I just prefer the 360 controller
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
It's the internet <_<|...|
and if you look like a dumbasss online..you look like a dumbasss to the world & anybody who reads it...so don't slack off XD||
Post by: TÐZ on September 11, 2007, 09:45:40 PM
THIS FTW!NO NEED TO INSTALL ANYTHING!
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/102/img1576ir9.jpg)
you hook up ps1 and ps2 controllers with it.
btw, an radioshack product.
I couldn't find that in radioshack, I'll keep looking in other ones. <_<|...|
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 11, 2007, 09:47:24 PM
Post by: Spidermew on September 12, 2007, 01:53:45 AM
THIS FTW!NO NEED TO INSTALL ANYTHING!
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/102/img1576ir9.jpg)
you hook up ps1 and ps2 controllers with it.
btw, an radioshack product.
With this can 2 people use controllers and fight eacother at the same time?
Post by: AceWonder20 on September 12, 2007, 01:27:28 PM
YepTHIS FTW!NO NEED TO INSTALL ANYTHING!
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/102/img1576ir9.jpg)
you hook up ps1 and ps2 controllers with it.
btw, an radioshack product.
With this can 2 people use controllers and fight eacother at the same time?
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 12, 2007, 03:42:32 PM
Post by: AceWonder20 on September 12, 2007, 04:44:08 PM
wonder if that'll work with the 360 controller, it being USB as well?The adapter has controller 2 outlets sharing the same USB plug.
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 12, 2007, 04:46:58 PM
Post by: failure on September 17, 2007, 01:36:38 AM
- PSX/PS2
- XBOX
- GAMECUBE
i was aware that the xbox360 controller is pc compatible but i'd rather keep my 360 stuff to my 360.. and seeing as how i dont play my normal xbox as much i converted that into a server and used the controllers for mugen..
but i only made those guides as i love to modify and build things... i've even converted my xbox memory card to a usb memory stick it holds up to 512mb instead of the normal 8mb or 16mb that the xbox memory card holds and its backward compatible back to the xbox and back to the pc... which is great for softmodding the xbox ^_^ told you i love to modify!!!
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 17, 2007, 01:38:45 AM
Post by: Founder of SonicX on September 19, 2007, 06:24:40 PM
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 19, 2007, 06:38:17 PM
Post by: nick09 on September 19, 2007, 07:19:00 PM
well you don't have to have create anything..just got a controller with a USB plug & go from there
ok i get it......ok?
if someone wants to create something they can.....
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 19, 2007, 07:20:27 PM
Post by: eternal on September 19, 2007, 08:25:27 PM
or you can you just forego all that crap..and use an xbox 360 controller! :D
(http://www.thegamingonline.com/Xbox360/Pictures/Xbox360_controller.jpg)
it already HAS a USB cord, PERFECT for the PC!
(http://www.xbox365.com/gdb/images/GGGruGdPLG04221653/Xbox_360_184_500.jpg)
your computer will recognize it as an XBox 360 controller and it'll work pretty good, I speak from experience
I tried hooking it up and it didnt work for some reason.. :-??
Post by: MaverickZr0 on September 19, 2007, 08:36:27 PM
There is no point if you don't have the system.
Post by: MaverickZr0 on September 19, 2007, 08:59:21 PM
But this is for people who want to make a controll. Maybe they have an extra X-box controll laying around. I dunno, some people don't want to buy a usb port 360 controll.
Actually I agree with what Nick said.
if someone wants to create something they can.....We get you can go buy one.
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 19, 2007, 09:38:59 PM
or you can you just forego all that crap..and use an xbox 360 controller! :D
(http://www.thegamingonline.com/Xbox360/Pictures/Xbox360_controller.jpg)
it already HAS a USB cord, PERFECT for the PC!
(http://www.xbox365.com/gdb/images/GGGruGdPLG04221653/Xbox_360_184_500.jpg)
your computer will recognize it as an XBox 360 controller and it'll work pretty good, I speak from experience
I tried hooking it up and it didnt work for some reason.. :-??
should recognize it as a new piece of software, like some of the "plug & play" PC controllers..that's odd /:)
Post by: MaverickZr0 on September 19, 2007, 09:41:23 PM
Make sure to plug it in before you start MUGEN, and also be sure to set up your Controls.or you can you just forego all that crap..and use an xbox 360 controller! :D
(http://www.thegamingonline.com/Xbox360/Pictures/Xbox360_controller.jpg)
it already HAS a USB cord, PERFECT for the PC!
(http://www.xbox365.com/gdb/images/GGGruGdPLG04221653/Xbox_360_184_500.jpg)
your computer will recognize it as an XBox 360 controller and it'll work pretty good, I speak from experience
I tried hooking it up and it didnt work for some reason.. :-??
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 19, 2007, 09:43:04 PM
Make sure to plug it in before you start MUGEN, and also be sure to set up your Controls.
word
Post by: MirageAtoli on September 20, 2007, 11:41:10 PM
Post by: failure on September 20, 2007, 11:48:04 PM
Can generic drivers be used or can linux drivers be obtained?
either one you still have to download a driver:
360 driver at microsoft.com
original driver at the link provided in the first post
(havent checked for linux)
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 20, 2007, 11:55:00 PM
Post by: dennis872005 on September 21, 2007, 12:18:19 AM
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
ps2 controllers > xbox anything. and for god's sake man its who knows? not who know? learn your grammar. plus you are supposed to start a sentece with a capital letter. :D
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 21, 2007, 12:20:21 AM
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
ps2 controllers > xbox anything. and for god's sake man its who knows? not who know? learn your grammar. plus you are supposed to start a sentece with a capital letter. :D
shut up noob..my grammar's fine..get your head out of your azz..so I missed one letter..big F'in deal smartazz!
Post by: TÐZ on September 21, 2007, 12:38:22 AM
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
ps2 controllers > xbox anything. and for god's sake man its who knows? not who know? learn your grammar. plus you are supposed to start a sentece with a capital letter. :D
shut up noob..my grammar's fine..get your head out of azz..so I missed one letter..big F'in deal smartazz!
woopy fricken doo!!!
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 21, 2007, 12:39:30 AM
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
ps2 controllers > xbox anything. and for god's sake man its who knows? not who know? learn your grammar. plus you are supposed to start a sentece with a capital letter. :D
shut up noob..my grammar's fine..get your head out of your azz..so I missed one letter..big F'in deal smartazz!
woopy fricken doo!!!
and you felt compelled to say that.......why?
Post by: Luis/Dshiznet on September 21, 2007, 12:40:22 AM
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
ps2 controllers > xbox anything. and for god's sake man its who knows? not who know? learn your grammar. plus you are supposed to start a sentece with a capital letter. :D
Your one to talk, you spelled * sentence* wrong.
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 21, 2007, 12:42:18 AM
try it sometime..
Post by: Luis/Dshiznet on September 21, 2007, 12:44:22 AM
Post by: failure on September 21, 2007, 12:51:51 AM
i had to manually download the driver for my 360 controller.. but this is when the 360 was still just a baby console and hasnt been out for a while... not sure if micro$oft hid any update for it in the windowsupdates... so i dunno how it is for everyone else... my bad on that part..
i'm not fond of the new ps3 controllers... the back triggers feel retarded 8-} i'll stick to the microsft controllers.. whats better to use than a microsoft product on a microsoft based pc? (screw mac)
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 21, 2007, 01:03:31 AM
whats better to use than a microsoft product on a microsoft based pc? (screw mac)
that's the idea ;D
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on September 22, 2007, 12:28:34 AM
Post by: SiddtheKidd on October 09, 2007, 01:34:36 AM
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on October 09, 2007, 01:35:53 AM
buy one. now.
Post by: SiddtheKidd on October 09, 2007, 01:37:25 AM
360 controller.when i get a 360 <_<|...| then again i do have halo 3 already :DxDie
buy one. now.
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on October 09, 2007, 01:39:46 AM
Post by: Whoblehwah on November 05, 2007, 06:11:26 PM
ya but you're not going to be able to use bumpers I don't think :D
anyway, the 360 controller is awesome, trust me
well i don't have an xbox nor an 360 controller....
so i use ps2 ;D
PS2 controllers rock, lol. The D-pad on xbox controlls f'n sucks!
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on November 05, 2007, 06:12:51 PM
Post by: reezy718 on November 12, 2007, 01:52:51 AM
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
ps2 controllers > xbox anything. and for god's sake man its who knows? not who know? learn your grammar. plus you are supposed to start a sentece with a capital letter. :D
This is funny :D :D
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on November 12, 2007, 01:58:41 AM
now get back on topic damn it..and stop BS'in the 360 controller..it's a solid controller..stop being a god damn fanboy about it
Post by: nick09 on November 12, 2007, 08:01:35 AM
if you're going to be a single letter catching dumbass...be my guest :-w other than that, my spelling & grammar are fine, thanks..so I may have missed a letter because I occasionally type fast, or I'm possibly tired & can't think straight...big deal!8=| all i see is you saying the 360 controller is the best, the best!
now get back on topic damn it..and stop BS'in the 360 controller..it's a solid controller..stop being a god damn fanboy about it
well you know what they are saying their is their opion(i know i misspelled that), NOT yours.
stop calling people dumbasses, its not fun at all.... :-w
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on November 12, 2007, 03:11:13 PM
8=| all i see is you saying the 360 controller is the best, the best!
:lies:
:D
I said it was pretty damn solid
Post by: nick09 on November 12, 2007, 05:03:44 PM
these quotes tell you......
ya but you're not going to be able to use bumpers I don't think :D
anyway, the 360 controller is awesome, trust me
that and you don't say "an" next to numbers that don't start with a voul...jesus man...learn your grammar!
anyway...like I said, even if you don't own a 360, you might might want to pick up a 360 controller anyway, its ready to use right out of the box, plug in, wait for recognization & installation, and you should be ready
who know? you might want to get a kickasss 360 someday. and if you do, you'll be ready with the controller, won't you? :P
if you don't find one, you can always get a 360 controller, if you do, I can help with it real easy
you dont have download any drivers for the 360 controller...trust me...it should register as a "plug & play" type of controller, ie, you plug it, give it a second or so to register, and you're ready to use it, just map the buttons when you fire up the game
360 controller.
buy one. now.
it's a pretty sick game, trust me. anyway, the 360 controller is the best solution..no worrying about the hassle of creating & crap..it's an MS product perfectly compatable with the PC ;D
all i ask could PLEASE stop bring up the 360 controller I'm getting tired of it..... ~X(
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on November 12, 2007, 05:10:43 PM
Post by: desgrav on November 13, 2007, 09:11:39 PM
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I am aware that the xbox360 controller is compatible with pc's after you download the drive to allow it to work. But incase you don't have a xbox360 controller, but have the original xbox controller... this guide is for you.Stop arguing it's pointless this is a tutorial either use it or don't. This is no place for microsoft advertisement or recommendations.
Post by: Sgt Hartsock on November 13, 2007, 09:13:27 PM
anyway, it's an interesting premise that the dude came up with, to make his own controller, I'm sure there are folks out there who will get a kick out of making one like it ;D
Post by: nick09 on November 13, 2007, 09:24:32 PM
:D ok whatever.... ;*))
anyway, it's an interesting premise that the dude came up with, to make his own controller, I'm sure there are folks out there who will get a kick out of making one like it ;D
thank you i was really getting tired of it. ;D