thevnaguy Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 pretty easy mod to do, much easier than the EPYX 500XJ joysticks I have been modding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkpmIIzFIxg&feature=youtu.be 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Would you sell me one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrystal2011 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Me three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 trying to work out a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 What would you offer for one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubsyFan101 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Ten or five bucks sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrystal2011 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 $15-$20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 very cool thevnaguy, now make a 5200 controller self center how long does this sega mod take you to do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Nice looking pad, looks like it fits the hand much better than the modded Jaguar pads. On a downside, no number pad means it wont work with Rebooteroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 What would you offer for one of these? PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) very cool thevnaguy, now make a 5200 controller self center how long does this sega mod take you to do ? About a half hour to mod and about 25 dollars in components (rotary encoder, knob, wire, labor) Edited November 25, 2012 by thevnaguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 well maybe charge 40 or 45 plus shipping ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 well maybe charge 40 or 45 plus shipping ?? the main problem with pricing is the cost of the genesis controller fluctuates so much. I found a local souce that wants 10 bucks a peice for them which is way high. online the cheapest model 1 controller I have found is 8 bucks shipped. The mod is more cost effective if the controller is under 5 bucks. otherwise it is priced to high to generate interest. With just parts and labor (no shipping or contoller) is around 25 dollars. So If I am sent a controller I could probably do it for 30 dollars (that includes return shipping), To get a controller from me the final cost would depend on how cheaply I can source one. Minimum would be 35 shipped, maximum would be 45 shipped. so dont know how cost effective it would be for someone to buy considering you can get a modded Jag controller with Rotary control on GameGavel.com for around the same price I would have to charge for this dedicated controller. I know the guy selling the modded Jag Controllers on Gamegavel and Ebay, they are good controllers, he does great work. I have one of his video cables for my jaguar and it works great. I have enough parts to build 2 more controllers but am holding off building any more until I get some more feedback on this latest dedicated controller mod (first one was the Epyx 500XJ converstion, which I still have my prototype that is functional) The only downside to this controller mod is the A,B and C buttons on the Genesis are reversed compared to the Jaguar. So if you hook up the wiring as if it is in a Jag controller the up is down in the bonus stage. This prototype I have is configured this way to match the A, B and C wiring of the Jag controller. It is easily reversed. If I build another one I may take a poll on how the buttons should be wired (A to A, B to B, C to C like the Jag, or reversed A to C, B to B, C to A) I may just to another mod video like I did for the Jaguar Controller so other people can just order the parts themselves and do the modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 the main problem with pricing is the cost of the genesis controller fluctuates so much. I found a local souce that wants 10 bucks a peice for them which is way high. online the cheapest model 1 controller I have found is 8 bucks shipped. The mod is more cost effective if the controller is under 5 bucks. otherwise it is priced to high to generate interest. With just parts and labor (no shipping or contoller) is around 25 dollars. You might be able to find deals on NIB Majesco-era six-button controllers in bulk. Normally I think they are $5 - $8 a pop. They are kind of crappy in comparison to the official Sega-produced models (in terms of feel) and therefore would be more worthy of gutting. Plus there shouldn't be much of a quality difference if it's mainly just the PCB you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 You might be able to find deals on NIB Majesco-era six-button controllers in bulk. Normally I think they are $5 - $8 a pop. They are kind of crappy in comparison to the official Sega-produced models (in terms of feel) and therefore would be more worthy of gutting. Plus there shouldn't be much of a quality difference if it's mainly just the PCB you need. I tried moding one of those already, they do not work out well. Thanks for the tip though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I tried moding one of those already, they do not work out well. Ah.. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 OK, I have a three-button Sega controller to send. How much will you charge me total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Project is on hold right now, I just discovered a glitch using a dedicated controller. Since it is not using the multiplexer chip like the jag controller does, you cannot press the A, B or C buttons at the same time. You can only depress them individually. putting this project on the back burner for now. Will have to hook a scope of to a jag controller and watch the signals so I can see if I can duplicate it in a dedicated controller and then try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Here is a build video if anyone wants to do one themselves. Just keep in mind you cannot depress A, B or C at the same time, only individually. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyECSfTwzr0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Well, I have a 74HC244N chip on order will build another one using this chip inside so the buttons can be pressed at the same time during gameplay. did some research last night and believe I can get this to work now as it should. The extra parts only add about a buck to the construction. Wish me luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper_Eye Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I think you would be surprised at how many people in the Jag community would buy it at $35 - $45 because it is a unique Jaguar item. Some of the rotary controllers out there have gotten a little crazy. I really like my Chaos Reins controller. As long as the design seems sensible I would be willing to buy it. Personally I think the genesis controller mod has a real nice and pro look to it. Also, a lot of people love the genesis controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 I should be able to get it working correctly once I add the chip in. I think 35 to 45 price range would be good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiman99 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I like your modding skills and I'm too not afraid to mod stuff my self. One question, can you give the p/n of the pot you are using with a link if possible. I think I will try your mod. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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