The Alpha Gundam
Smash Champion
YES you inspired me to paint my controller( nice guide by the way). Also what kind of Paint do you recommend.
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Guide To Re-Spray Painting your controllers for melee(Updated 4/3/07)
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RelaxImAProfessional
Smash Lord
yes what equipment do you recommend?
and also, do you sand then primer?
how do you know when youve sanded enough?
and also, do you sand then primer?
how do you know when youve sanded enough?
thanks x2x for the compliment. it actually was never meant to be as a guide. i guess it just grew as i got more questions.
x2x - i used a brand called "painter's touch" for plastics. there is a brand called krylon which is the most expensive and probably the best. i dont think you need to dish out the extra cash though. but then like i said, my friend used some paint for wicker chairs @_@ and that worked out fine for him.
relaximapro -
1) no, you don't have to sand the primer. the nature of the primer itself should allow enough adhesion to the color paint.
2) when you start to sand the bare controller (with very fine sandpaper, 600 grit should work), the plastic will turn opaque, slightly white and that should be enough, nothing too serious.
3) i recommend a facemask in case you breathe in paint particles, lots of newspaper, a pair of steady hands and this bad boy:
x2x - i used a brand called "painter's touch" for plastics. there is a brand called krylon which is the most expensive and probably the best. i dont think you need to dish out the extra cash though. but then like i said, my friend used some paint for wicker chairs @_@ and that worked out fine for him.
relaximapro -
1) no, you don't have to sand the primer. the nature of the primer itself should allow enough adhesion to the color paint.
2) when you start to sand the bare controller (with very fine sandpaper, 600 grit should work), the plastic will turn opaque, slightly white and that should be enough, nothing too serious.
3) i recommend a facemask in case you breathe in paint particles, lots of newspaper, a pair of steady hands and this bad boy:
Dark Feather
Smash Apprentice
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screwdriver lolRelaxImAProfessional said:
Myztek
Smash Ace
Awesomeness. I wanna do this now.
DarkRoom
Smash Ace
You can get those triangular screwdrivers off the internet, I got mine for about 2 or 3 bucks. Can't remember where, though....
Kalypso
Smash Journeyman
yes! you're f*cking awesome =D
Jennuh
Smash Journeyman
Go to a hardware store and find out if they have the tool for those screws. Also try spray paint and get a deglosser so that it doesn't look shiny. ^^
F8X
Smash Ace
yes! That was awsome! I may paint my controller now!
oh and one more thing is your controller banned in tornamant play. I noticed you have the dual joystiq mod. Just wondering.
oh and one more thing is your controller banned in tornamant play. I noticed you have the dual joystiq mod. Just wondering.
haha, thanks kalypso and kio for the complimentsr. i wanna see how all of yours turn out too.
f8x - i do have dual joysticks. i'm not quite sure if they allow it. i should check and see, because if it isn't then i'll definately have to change it back to ugly yellow cstick :^( it doesn't actually make gameplay any bit easier though. like i said, it might actually make things tougher since you're more likely to do another aerial rather than the one you intended to, but i've gotten used to it and i like the aesthetic uniformity.
must...put everything in one post....
f8x - i do have dual joysticks. i'm not quite sure if they allow it. i should check and see, because if it isn't then i'll definately have to change it back to ugly yellow cstick :^( it doesn't actually make gameplay any bit easier though. like i said, it might actually make things tougher since you're more likely to do another aerial rather than the one you intended to, but i've gotten used to it and i like the aesthetic uniformity.
must...put everything in one post....
NG7
Smash Lord
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Wanna how to put LEDs (lights) in your controller? Here ya go fellas:
http://www.porkchopsammiches.com/tendomod/ledmod.html
Tell me you love me. Comeon........ nobody loves me, seriously. I posted this like a year ago an nobody said anything. I wanna feel some love here. Will anyone ever love me? *sigh*
I'm Australian.
Edit: I reckon if you walked into a Radioshack you'd be able to get one of those Triangle screwdrivers easy.
http://www.porkchopsammiches.com/tendomod/ledmod.html
Tell me you love me. Comeon........ nobody loves me, seriously. I posted this like a year ago an nobody said anything. I wanna feel some love here. Will anyone ever love me? *sigh*
I'm Australian.
Edit: I reckon if you walked into a Radioshack you'd be able to get one of those Triangle screwdrivers easy.
RelaxImAProfessional
Smash Lord
NG7 said:
i love you
and if you went to a tourney and your opponent has a blue light instead of your ugly orange, you just got owned. cosmetically.
F8X
Smash Ace
yes! as I said before that is a sick controller
This controller can beat your LEDS, people will think your so good that they will run away in fear when you use this controller
what is wrong with the cstiq I say ....
^^Chuck Norris uses this controller
This controller can beat your LEDS, people will think your so good that they will run away in fear when you use this controller
what is wrong with the cstiq I say ....
^^Chuck Norris uses this controller
Kalypso
Smash Journeyman
^^ my friend did that with one of his controller, and he has another w/ 2 d-sticks, lol
Money_Pizza0
Smash Rookie
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Yes, I might use those stickers from the 200th issue of Nintendo Power on either my Nintendo DS or my GameCube, idk, lol 
That's a sweet controller too lol, I have one with 2 C-sticks and 2 Y Buttons lol.
That's a sweet controller too lol, I have one with 2 C-sticks and 2 Y Buttons lol.Wow, that's awesome; I want to mod my controller now too!
How would I mod a controller for short hop? I wouldn't take it to tournaments or anything--I don't compete competitively anyway. And I wouldn't use it to play with friends either. I just think it would be fun to have and play with--you could pull off some cool combos. I really suck at SHing anyway. I assume that I would have to make it so that one of the X/Y buttons couldn't be pressed down all of the way. Maybe use electrical tape? Stick it on the circuit board underneath the button? Or do something to the button itself?
How would I mod a controller for short hop? I wouldn't take it to tournaments or anything--I don't compete competitively anyway. And I wouldn't use it to play with friends either. I just think it would be fun to have and play with--you could pull off some cool combos. I really suck at SHing anyway. I assume that I would have to make it so that one of the X/Y buttons couldn't be pressed down all of the way. Maybe use electrical tape? Stick it on the circuit board underneath the button? Or do something to the button itself?
F8X
Smash Ace
notice how there is no c-Stiq in yes!'s controllerD-20 Dice said:
That is what I said. It could also be said for the c-stiq only mod above. This could be deemed an unfair advantage since there is more surface area and more grip on the joysiq. It can be said that this is similar to a baseball bat with a nucleus. Although it may not make u better, it will give you a small advantage. I would consider doing this only if the gamecube had more FPS. Not to say that this is a bad mod or anything.
hehe, i like your sig f8x. the only thing i dont like about the starfox assault fox is that his teeth are so sharp! as if he were....evil...
anyway, back onto topic. i feel as if this merely and alternative. because the c-stick is actually alot better for flicking around for a quick aerial or smash. however, other people might feel it's unfair... assuming i ever win :^p i'll try to find out about it's legallity
anyway, back onto topic. i feel as if this merely and alternative. because the c-stick is actually alot better for flicking around for a quick aerial or smash. however, other people might feel it's unfair... assuming i ever win :^p i'll try to find out about it's legallity
RelaxImAProfessional
Smash Lord
yes is right.
i think the c stick is a button you wanna get away from quickly after using it. more grip will make it a bit harder. and its also understandable if there is more grip it is changing gameplay. but think about it. all controllers feel diffirent. I use a wavebird, and when i went to D1s house to play him, i didnt bring my controller because it was a bit on short notice, and i went in between my classes. but anyway, i used his and it felt different. it was a bit different pressure for sh hopping and all. his was a normal controller. merely changing the feel shouldnt be worth banning, like yes and I believe it. but it is also true that the feel of the controller is being changed, so it wouldnt suprise me too much if it was decided to be banned.
i think the c stick is a button you wanna get away from quickly after using it. more grip will make it a bit harder. and its also understandable if there is more grip it is changing gameplay. but think about it. all controllers feel diffirent. I use a wavebird, and when i went to D1s house to play him, i didnt bring my controller because it was a bit on short notice, and i went in between my classes. but anyway, i used his and it felt different. it was a bit different pressure for sh hopping and all. his was a normal controller. merely changing the feel shouldnt be worth banning, like yes and I believe it. but it is also true that the feel of the controller is being changed, so it wouldnt suprise me too much if it was decided to be banned.
Cort
Apple Head
Wow, awesome topic. yes!'s posts have been extremely helpful and in many ways inspirational. Now just to think of which color to use... 
G-Ron
Smash Apprentice
so does anyone confirm about the triangle scewdrivers @ radioshack?
HHH
Smash Cadet
I spray painted my controller white using Krylon Fusion paint (found it at Pep Boys). I heard of this paint from Xbox case modders, and it great for beginners because it doesn't require sanding the plastic before application. Used that paint using the instructions on the can, gave it two coats. Then give it an acrylic clearcoat. To paint the controller plug, just cover the wire and metal plug with masking tape.
As for taking the controller apart, I ordered a tri-wing screwdriver (perfect for Nintendo screws) from Play-Asia here . The site is pretty safe and dependable, I order from there all the time.
Happy modding guys.
As for taking the controller apart, I ordered a tri-wing screwdriver (perfect for Nintendo screws) from Play-Asia here . The site is pretty safe and dependable, I order from there all the time.
Happy modding guys.
Fliperotchy
Smash Journeyman
my friend just spray painted the **** out of his controller. its a cool *** red color. im going ot ask him how he did it, and get back to you guys.
Cort
Apple Head
I'd like to thank yes! for his awesome posts which led to this:
^__^
^__^
Gea
Smash Master
Isn't the texture...weird on the hands?
rounder_nk
Smash Ace
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i'd tap that.... A button....
BACH, those controllers are neat! i love the mario bros ones! i was on the hub one day and saw chillindude saying that he paid 100something for his off ebay. i...don't know if any controller is worth that, even if it had an auto-combo button....
RelaxImAProfessional
Smash Lord
my tri-wing screwdriver is coming in soon, got it from ebay. also my last final is tommorrow, may 11th. so once thats done and i have my screw driver, and this crazy smash weekend (smash practice friday, gauntlet saturday, tourny at harlem gaming lounge hosted by killaOR), ill start my modding mission. the pink one is pretty hot. im not sure what im going to do.
RaSeruCort I <3 that controller I must have one ^_^
Fliperotchy
Smash Journeyman
well, i went to radioshack, and they don't have them.HxCKoski said:
it really sucked. but spraypainting it like the guy a few posts above me is what a friend and i are doing. mine is going to be a metallic red.-Flip
Kid A
Smash Cadet
http://uk.revolution.ign.com/articles/707/707504p1.html
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