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The other idea for contacts is cherry microswitches which I got from (http://www.ddrfreak.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=8162181&). The reason I am considering them is I have heard Riptide's metal ...

We've had this discussion a few years ago when some thought the switches were analog switches that could measure the amount of pressure.
But they are simply on/off digital switches.

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Klott,
You can replace the bottom lucite piece with the thin plywood as long as it can flex like the lucite. If it's too rigid, then the metal contacts won't make contact.

Must be April Fools Day again

He didn't use the corner braces, he built it CF style. But I have seen 6 panel pads using the braces.

Check out [url=http://home.comcast.net/~stoli16/ddr/index.html] this pad.

He used sheet metal with a mirror finish.

is there a microswitch that is recommended. I'm not really against the metal, but I read complaints about noise and thought a microswitch might solve some of that?

Do Not Use Microswitches

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Iâm building my own DDR pad. Iâm using DDRhomepad's design. I've already connected three metal panels together. I have a few questions though.

1)I put wooden supports underneath the meta ...

The only thing I would worry about is the screen ripping apart. You'll just have to play a lot, then open up your pad to see how the screen holds up. If it's durable then you have a great alternative ...

I didn't see any pictures on your site of the aluminum screening. As long as it keeps its form, it should be okay. Just don't use aluminum foil.

They look great. Those arrows look like the real design too. Has anyone ever noticed the Cobalt Flux arrows? They just modified Melo_d's arrows that a lot of us old pad builders have used. You can tel ...

Wow I didn't know you were still here ddrhomepad! Good to see you again.

I still read this thread once in a while, to see new designs. Like everyone has said, everything has been asked and answere ...

Now if only we could get ddrhomepad to put the new faq on the first post.......
If someone wants to write up a new FAQ, I'll add it to the first post. Who's willing to read 180 pages and write it up? ...

I have a quick question for both DDRhomepad and Riptide:

How much would you estimate your pad designs weigh? Most storebought metalpads weigh about 40lbs...how do yours compare?

I would guess m ...

Sorry if this has been asked but there are multiple topics and tons of posts to go through. But how much did it end up costing you to make the pad and how long did it take (excluding gather supplies ...

I'm not very good with soldering but I guess I could if it came down to it..

-Josh

Here's a site that shows how to hack a Sony Dual Shock A-Series controller without soldering.

http://home.c ...

Along with my other questions:

"$3 - 1" by 3" MDF Fiberboard 4 foot length (1 piece) "

http://www.digitaltorque.com/dancepad/ddrdone.html

Is this a typo because I can't find where we use tha ...

I guess it does.

Preview now submits?

As this is the first time I'm taking on building a metal/wood pad, I'd be terribly grateful for any comments. Note that the pad itself is in no way built yet, hell, I haven't bought even a single part ...