SiberianSpForces Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 3D printed a custom d-pad so no alteration to the MAX itself is required. The upside to this is you can change the depth of the pad in relation to the cycloid housing. I made this one about 2mm higher so there's a more pronounced pivot. That's cool. Would you be down for sharing the stl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 I would assume this opens the door for different colors and configurations? But a question HOW DOES IT FEEL? And does the D-Pad feel too small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I would assume this opens the door for different colors and configurations? But a question HOW DOES IT FEEL? And does the D-Pad feel too small? Well, sure. I just happened to have black plastic loaded in my printer so that's what I went with. It feels like a 3D printed piece (stepped and textured) until you sand it a little. A little larger than the Gamecube controller's d-pad. I only played with it a short while before I sent it and a sanded thumbstick to a friend for them to try out and determine what they like best. Personally for me the thumbstick is the better option because the contacts of the rubber membrane underneath are so spread out you really benefit from a taller mechanism. I may try printing a taller d-pad later. That's cool. Would you be down for sharing the stl? Grab this, remove base, reduce to 19.9mm / 20mm edge to edge, slap it on a 32mm diameter disc: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1523792 I used a double sided piece of sticky tape to keep it from rotating within the cycloid, but you can use sillicone, hotglue, etc. Or add more mass so it's snug, but then you might break a cycloid housing clip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Keep us posted on what your friend thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 A new challenger appears!! Its the BPS MAX, just like the power pad the NES Max was a third party controller for the Famicom, the B and A are not concave and they feel more responsive compared to the NES MAX. Update to follow... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Well made it my own with some changes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Going to try something new CLEAR SNES D-Pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Modified, this one is going to a buddy in my mail station that also enjoys nes very much I made some tweaks to my BPS MAX and my Personal Max, I love showing these together! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 You did good work on those. I still wonder if I should try this myself scooping up a spare MAX to do the job on it. I think I already have a spare d-pad lying around from an old NES or SNES controller possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 If you are patient a cheap one will pop up the last one I bought was like 7 shipped same for my buddies controller. Just wait and snap one up and send it my way I will have you playing in no time man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 True you could, but I think I remember you earlier in this thread showing how to file it out on your own too. I have some fine circular and flat hand files, probably could just swap it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Im always here to help if you need me via PM too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Has anyone else given this a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4300 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I had a max that I modified with a 360 analog stick and never really liked the way it played. While making the flea market rounds today, I found a 3rd party SNES controller for a buck. Yadda yadda yadda... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Looking good man much better in my honest opinion!! Good job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Too bad I am still working, but if I was at the house without work I would be modding Maxes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 There is only one bps on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/183741212073 Is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4300 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 To me, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 8:42 PM, 0078265317 said: There is only one bps on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/183741212073 Is it worth it? At that price point no, be patient... I waited and got mines for 5.00 plus like 15.00 or 20.00 shipping In the mean time get a regular max and practice, you would not want to mess up a BPS just on your first mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 20 hours ago, A2600 said: At that price point no, be patient... I waited and got mines for 5.00 plus like 15.00 or 20.00 shipping In the mean time get a regular max and practice, you would not want to mess up a BPS just on your first mod I did and I broke my max so it I threw it. I found another one on eBay recently for 10 bucks. It should be here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, 0078265317 said: I did and I broke my max so it I threw it. I found another one on eBay recently for 10 bucks. It should be here soon. If you have any questions dont be afraid to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Went back to this with a new design for a 3D printed piece, replaces the entire cycloid housing, printed vertically oriented to give it a smooth texture. If anyone wants one send me a PM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 ?? and when I thought this could no long get any better you go out and bust this out. Wow I applaud you my good sir you. This is the pinnacle of this NES MAX mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 My nes max is broken. Only the A and B and turbo buttons work. The directions dont work at all. I opened her up and the boars and pads look clean. Also the start and select buttons dont work. Super mario brothers only starts if I press select and start together at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 10:43 PM, 0078265317 said: My nes max is broken. Only the A and B and turbo buttons work. The directions dont work at all. I opened her up and the boars and pads look clean. Also the start and select buttons dont work. Super mario brothers only starts if I press select and start together at the same time. Start by cleaning the board with IPA and then use a piece of paper to clean under the pads. Or you can pick up new pads, here; https://www.ebay.com/itm/171909762738 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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