Best mods for cheapo pads that work well for many people

BretzelPretzel · Basic Member Joined: 28 Nov 2002

Is it possible to mod a cheapo pad to last a long time and work well? I've read about many techniques in modding pads and it seems that quite a few work for some but not for all. So if I was to buy two cheapo pads from cyphergames and mod them, what would be the best way to do so in order to increase their lifespan? I've had three cyphergames dx pads and they were great until all three of them just sort of died 6 months or so later... Any recommendations for mods that work well for many people on cheapo pads would be much appreciated. In my opinion, a year would be a good amount of time (I have high hopes for modding cheapo pads).

Nautilus · Basic Member Joined: 16 Apr 2003

a YEAR?

I doubt any cheap-o soft pad would last more than 7 months modded
and 4-6 UNmodded...this is with no "extreme" play added in ether but here's a mod i've done, lasted 6 months: [urlhttp://www.extremespin.com/tommy/ddr/[/url]

my experiences with cheap-o soft pads and mods hasnt been good ( the pad died in 6 monthes, which isnt too bad for a $12 pad), so im buying a metal pad for $120... (well $165, with the shipping)

(on a sidenote: Hey looky there! theres a thread that ONLY talks about soft pads, and how to mod them, etc! http://www.ddrfreak.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=49672&start=0)

[K-OS] Flash · Trick Member Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Location: Moorestown, NJ

gecko21189 · Trick Member Joined: 15 Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere else

Depends on which kind of pad you have. If you have the imitation ignition pads, I've found that you can make a 1/2 inch plywood insert for it, so it works on carpet really well.
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