Need a Pad

pleasedon'thurtme · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Location: Earth

So, it would be really nice if I could play my home versions again, but I don't seem to have any good pads at the moment -- my TX-1000 needs a new adapter since I ruined the circuit board, the Cobalt Flux is cracked on the bottom although its biggest issue is currently the dent in the metal underneath the up arrow, and the soft pads aren't very good. I was wondering whether I should try to fix my pads, get a new pad, make my own, modify a soft pad, or something else. I don't know how much trouble it will be to strip the metal off the base of the Cobalt Flux so I can attempt to pound the dent out. Mom told me she is willing to buy another pad, but I hate to waste her money if I can just as easily fix the pads I have. All advice is greatly appreciated.
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Suko · Trick Member Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA

I've opened my CF up when my friend was having pad issues and had no trouble at all. They are an exceedingly simple design, and assuming you pay attention to how you take it apart, you'll have no problem putting it back together. I strongly suggest openning it up and trying to fix it yourself.

My buddy's CF was having trouble with the UP arrow. I popped it open and the upper metal contact plate was bowed downwards, cause it to be almost constantly contacting the lower metal plate. All I did was unscrew the upper contact plate, remove it, and bend it so it was bowed slightly upwards, away from the bottom plate. We put the whole thing back together and it worked flawlessly. Just make sure you don't bend the crap out of the panels, a little bow is all you need.
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pleasedon'thurtme · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Location: Earth

The problem with the CobaltFlux is that weights have been dropped on the up arrow, so there is a dent in the metal sheet pasted to the wooden base. I would have to detach the former from the latter in order to pound out the dent from the bottom. It really could use a new base, though. I was just wondering if it would be a bad idea to attempt to remove the metal sheet from the base. Of course, I suppose there is no guarantee pounding the dent back will fix the problem. My Cobalt Flux hasn't been very good although it has suffered abuse.
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Suko · Trick Member Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA

Well, if your pad is sucking anyway, I don't think attempting to fix it will make it any worse. If you can, try and take out the metal contact plates and go to your local hardware store and see if they can cut some new sheet metal (aluminum perhaps?) for you to use as brand new sheets. If there's a serious dent in your original sheets, then you might need to do this. Also, you could always try contacting CF and asking if you could buy two new contact sheets from them so you can repair your pad. Most people assume they'll get no help from the original manufacturer, but you never know.
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pleasedon'thurtme · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Location: Earth

So, I have nothing to lose by trying to fix the Cobalt Flux since it will be pretty much unplayable if I don't do anything to it now, huh? That is a good point; I was just wondering if it would be more worthwhile to get a new pad. Of course, there is no need to waste more money if I can just fix the pads I have.

I forgot to ask about the TX-1000: since it just needs a new circuit board, how can I obtain the board? I mean, if I had a new board, I could probably find the electronic components and solder them all to it. Would that be feasible, or would it be easier just to find a new adapter? It would be nice if I could find a way to play metal pads for the Wii.

Also, I have been playing mostly In The Groove on arcade, and I need the bar to pass anything much above easy nines. I heard that playing on home pads and playing without the bar too much might screw up my technique, so what should I do about a bar substitute at home? That's one reason I was wondering if I should try to obtain a new pad. It would also be nice to play Pump It Up on metal pads (I have Pump for Playstation 2).
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