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saittam_j
06-01-2005, 12:36 PM
it's looks a little messy because I'm to lazy to cut stuff out from it.:o

the wire goes all the way around the cube.

http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q1.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q2.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q3.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q4.JPG

my qoob background.

http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/el%20background2.jpg
MangoGrey
06-01-2005, 01:26 PM
:p oooo, thats cool!!! :D

What sort of Neon Wire did u use?
saittam_j
06-01-2005, 01:32 PM
Originally posted by MangoGrey
:p oooo, thats cool!!! :D

What sort of Neon Wire did u use?

X-Light its for the xbox
falkar
06-01-2005, 01:38 PM
very cool ! :D
and the background's so beatiful :)
nukleuzdj
06-01-2005, 01:53 PM
looks nice, i like the usb plug mod
liquitt
06-01-2005, 04:37 PM
looks cool dude, thumbs up :)
ughemachine
06-01-2005, 04:42 PM
Looks cool :D
But that background is really ugly
Xboxmodder999
06-01-2005, 04:48 PM
Originally posted by ughemachine
Looks cool :D
But that background is really ugly

I personnally like the background.

saittam_j, You should post it in the Qoob background thread so that others can use it.
gulliver
06-04-2005, 03:41 AM
Maybe I'm crazy but I don't like the wire at all. I think it looks sloppy. No offense, I just don't understand what's cool about it.
liquitt
06-04-2005, 03:48 AM
could be brighter :\
gulliver
06-04-2005, 03:57 AM
Originally posted by liquitt
could be brighter :\

Yeah, that's what it is. I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
saittam_j
06-04-2005, 05:43 AM
more pics. :D

http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q11.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q22.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q33.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q44.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q55.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q66.JPG
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/q77.JPG
gulliver
06-04-2005, 11:28 AM
It looks much better there;)
liquitt
06-04-2005, 07:25 PM
well, this is too dark for me

but nevertheless, its a nice mod :)
gulliver
06-04-2005, 07:41 PM
Originally posted by liquitt
well, this is too dark for me

but nevertheless, its a nice mod :)

I definitely still think it could be a lot brighter too. I was just saying that it looks better from the previous pictures.

Is that stuff el wire or is it something else?
MangoGrey
06-05-2005, 06:11 AM
Where did you fit in the invertor or is it hanging out? Can u post a pic of it?
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 09:52 AM
Where did you fit in the invertor or is it hanging out? Can u post a pic of it?

sorry dont want to open my cube again,
its inside the gamecube,
behind the laser next to the power input.


I definitely still think it could be a lot brighter too. I was just saying that it looks better from the previous pictures.

it's bright enough it just dosent show so well on the pics and i dont want it to be brighter because it would be really anonying, it sits right under the tv.

her is 1 of my first GC mods:D

http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/
liquitt
06-05-2005, 01:24 PM
Originally posted by saittam_j
her is 1 of my first GC mods:D

http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/

that neon wire looks better, cuz its much brighter,

anyway, can you tell me where to get the power inside the cube controller ?
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 01:46 PM
Originally posted by liquitt
that neon wire looks better, cuz its much brighter,

anyway, can you tell me where to get the power inside the cube controller ?

its the same wire i have in this GC.
i have changed it now so now it is as bright as it should be
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/DSC04313.JPG

the power inside the cube controller i get from the rumble motor.
liquitt
06-05-2005, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by saittam_j

the power inside the cube controller i get from the rumble motor.

any pics ? ;)
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by liquitt
any pics ? ;)

sorry not so easy opening a controler without a gamebit!:(
liquitt
06-05-2005, 02:26 PM
the controllers have tri-winged screws, and i think you opened it before ^^ so where's the problem ?
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 02:33 PM
Originally posted by liquitt
the controllers have tri-winged screws, and i think you opened it before ^^ so where's the problem ?

wel it's not easy opening it.
it took a while for me to get it open the first time.
liquitt
06-05-2005, 02:35 PM
i opened it, it lasted 30secs ;)

but i think i've found the spot, + and -
but do you know how many volts are going through there ?
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 02:38 PM
im not sure, but i think it's 5v
liquitt
06-05-2005, 02:39 PM
ok, so 2 LEDs without transistor

thx for the info :)
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 02:40 PM
:)
liquitt
06-05-2005, 02:45 PM
i'll mod that tomorrow, i got great ideas :D
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 02:46 PM
Nice:D
liquitt
06-05-2005, 02:57 PM
http://web.comhem.se/~u19223979/led.JPG

did you use any resistor ?
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 02:58 PM
no:p
liquitt
06-05-2005, 03:01 PM
so you now got a hand warming control pad ? :D

hm i'll see how many i'll take, as far as i see now, you used a very dark und unpowerful led, so if i use a 5000mcd or more LED, this could be getting funny :D
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 03:05 PM
LOL:D
liquitt
06-05-2005, 03:20 PM
you think i could use two 5mm LEDs ?
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 03:22 PM
maybe but the motor wont rumble much any more.
liquitt
06-05-2005, 03:23 PM
is yours also slowed down ?
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 03:27 PM
no 2v led.
liquitt
06-05-2005, 03:28 PM
k
saittam_j
06-05-2005, 03:47 PM
no because im only using 1 2v led.
liquitt
06-05-2005, 03:53 PM
i already said k ;)
liquitt
06-05-2005, 03:57 PM
btw, do i have to GND it ? or just in series and back to rumble motor ?
gulliver
06-05-2005, 06:56 PM
Damn, you guys got quite an annoying thread going on here. Why don't you just PM each other. It's like reading IM's - lol.

Anyway, to open the GC controller easily, all you need is a $5 set of micro screwdrivers (you can get them at radio shack or any hardware store). Use the flathead that fits good and it's really easy to get them in and out.
liquitt
06-06-2005, 01:16 AM
or buy the original tri-wing for 6$, for example at liksang

Tri-Wing Screwdriver (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=209&products_id=1850&PHPSESSID=c745ff7751c685e779f46e249700fad3)
gulliver
06-06-2005, 02:08 AM
Originally posted by liquitt
or buy the original tri-wing for 6$, for example at liksang

Tri-Wing Screwdriver (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=209&products_id=1850&PHPSESSID=c745ff7751c685e779f46e249700fad3)

Seems like a ripoff to me. You can pay less than that and get a set of micro screwdrivers that you'll be able to use for many other things than just opening up nintendo stuff. Plus it's extremely easy to screw and unscrew them with a tiny flathead.
liquitt
06-06-2005, 05:52 AM
i'll take a closer look on that ;)

but thx for the info, never tried that
liquitt
06-06-2005, 06:24 AM
question: can i solder another cable to the + and - spots or do i have to cut the existing wire and integrate the LEDs into that circuit ?
gulliver
06-06-2005, 10:07 AM
Originally posted by liquitt
i'll take a closer look on that ;)

but thx for the info, never tried that

No problem;) It's seriously just like screwing/unscrewing a regular flathead screw. It really works that well.
gulliver
06-06-2005, 10:09 AM
Originally posted by liquitt
question: can i solder another cable to the + and - spots or do i have to cut the existing wire and integrate the LEDs into that circuit ?

If you're talking about the 12v power supply on the GC then yeah, you can connect multiple wires to the wires you have running from the + and - spots.
liquitt
06-06-2005, 11:49 AM
i'm talking about the 5V (?) source on the controller pcb

btw: my mod doesn't work ://
gulliver
06-07-2005, 01:14 PM
Originally posted by liquitt
i'm talking about the 5V (?) source on the controller pcb

btw: my mod doesn't work ://

Well, I haven't tried a controller mod yet, but I'm probably going to be some time soon.
liquitt
06-09-2005, 05:08 PM
@ saittam_j

does the LED only light up when the motor rumbles ?