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Cata-Kai · Trick Member Joined: 11 Jun 2004

I have never done this so pleez help me out here.

DDRNemesis · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Location: Bryan, OH

Cata-Kai · Trick Member Joined: 11 Jun 2004

wat type of pad du u suggest?

DDRNemesis · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Location: Bryan, OH

Cata-Kai · Trick Member Joined: 11 Jun 2004

I don't have $100, but i could get it pretty soon tho. maybe i should just wait for a new 1 to come out

Cata-Kai · Trick Member Joined: 11 Jun 2004

wat pad du u own? I have a MadCatz which is probably why it isn't working right.

DDRNemesis · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Location: Bryan, OH

Cata-Kai · Trick Member Joined: 11 Jun 2004

It looks awesome. it almost looks like the red octane 2.0, but probably cheaper and better. I need 1 of those

liddoxtc · Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:58 pm Post subject:

the dx ones over at buynshop.com are pretty good

i've had my pads for over 2 years! It's quite reliable and has been through many pain =D ..and now it's starting to rip...it's because of the raised arrows...that's the only flaw really..i would show you but I don't have a digital camera right now =\

Levelsix.com is pretty good from what i heard..they are 15 bux cheaper than BNS

My advice is never get the NX pads over at BNS [my friend has them...they were packaged tightly in a box...and it's all fluffy and junk and it won't stay flat =\ ...well maybe you could try modding them =D]

I have a few questions about the pads over at vortz

what is the difference?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21185&item=8111266496&tc=photo v2.0
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21185&item=8111268487&tc=photo v2.5

[i think 2.0 is the soft foam? not the ultra hard one?]

i cant seem to find v3.0? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21188&item=8101211036
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DDRdre · Trick Member Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Location: Fl

Me and my dad were gonna make a metal pad using the websites on other thread but he then said if we could just repair the foam of the soft pad which is the problem of it and use the pad's sensors as the sensor of the metal frame which will then be my new metal pad. Does anyone no is that would work
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liddoxtc · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:07 pm Post subject:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21188&item=8111462303&tc=photo

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21185&item=8111462271&tc=photo

are they both the same...because 2.5 has the same pic as 2.0 [The soft insert]

while the one bundled with ddrmax2 has a pic with the hard insert
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Church · Basic Member Joined: 10 Jun 2004

liddoxtc · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2004 5:38 pm Post subject:

Note: Levelsix pad's insert is now 6 pieces instead of 3

If anyone has ordered ddr pads from vortz...please help answer my questions

Are the 2.5 pads like hard insert? because i can't tell the diff between 2.0 and 2.5 [they used the same pic] but they cost diff

Thanks
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vsamaco · Trick Member Joined: 08 Mar 2004

liddoxtc · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2004 10:45 pm Post subject:

vsamaco · Trick Member Joined: 08 Mar 2004

liddoxtc · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 11:51 am Post subject:

I emailed the guy at Vortz and he said they sold out so more 3.0's will be out this week..hooray!
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AznCaraboo · Trick Member Joined: 18 Feb 2004

I'm not sure if this idea was already stated [too lazy to look @ the other pages in this post], have you tried this idea:

Instead of using plywood on 3rd party pads, how about using Dense Inserts you get with the Ignition Pad? Get 3rd Party Pad, tape it on top of Inserts [with something on top to be able to play with shoes]. Then use some sort of sticker [you get with Ignition pad perhaps] on bottom of Inserts to prevent from moving.

Personally, I've tried that w/o Shoes [just tape + pad + inserts] by playing several songs [like Waka Laka, Max 300 - Heavy]. It actually work [got A on Waka Laka and B on Max300]. Take it into consideration that:

-No shoes was used.
-Nothing on top of Pad [was actually playing on pad]
-Dense Inserts + Pad wasn't taped all the way around [only 4 Corners were taped].
-Put Panel Sized Cardboard as Raise Arrows [like BNS] - also not taped.
-No Sticker Prevent under the Inserts; Pad just moved a little.
-The pad was the cheapo knockoffs [slippage pad].

So! If you fix all the listed above; you could have an actual modified pad. Instead of going to Hardware store to get plywood, all you need is strong tape + get inserts online [$10].

Please leave feedback by PM if you actually tried this. Post fi you disagree this would work [but try it first if needed].

=>Azncaraboo

ddrman41 · Basic Member Joined: 14 Jun 2004

I just received a Vortz 3.0 pad with PS2/Xbox controller inputs. The total price was 20 bucks plus 13 dollars for shipping. It included a super dense 3 piece insert and the construction looks to be very very durable. Since I just got it today I won't be able to project how long it will last, but I imagine it is the best pad you can get for $33.

I'll keep you guys posted on how this pad performs in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully it doesn't break down on me too soon.