[voltsandbolts]

I am interested in trying an xbox controller on my Mach3 setup. Not being game console savvy, I think I jumped the gun a bit. I ordered a cheap controller from ebay and the connector looks nothing like a usb connector…
I did a little checking online and it looks like I can clip the connector off the controller and graft on a usb cable (taken from a old mouse) and I should be in business.
Has anyone gone this rout? Or should I buy an adapter… Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.
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Attachment 186876My connector looks like this.

[ger21]

That's an XBox connector, and I have no idea if swapping it for a USB connector will work.

Actually, looks like it might work.
Tutorial: Replace your xbox controller cable with a USB cable ~ xbox m0dz

[voltsandbolts]

Well for the $9 I have invested I think I’ll give it a try.
Let you know how it turns out.

[voltsandbolts]

Ok so I did the mod to convert the Xbox connector to a USB.

Here’s what you need.

A cheap xbox controller.
A USB cable with the end that plugs into your computer.
Solder and Iron.
Heat shrink to fit your wires and cable (or electrical tape)

I had a unused USB cable that came with a printer. It will be my new connector for the game controller.
I Cut the end that went to the printer off

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Then I cut the connector from the controller.

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Remove the cable jackets (note the yellow wire is not used)

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Solder the wires. matching the colors.

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Cover with the sleeving

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Shrink it down and your done!

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I plug it in to my PC and it detected it as a Generic USB Hub. Now I need to load the drivers.
I'll let you know how that goes.

Note: Do this at your own risk.

[Mike 1948]

I have one of these mini keyboards on order for setup etc. I hope it works.
71-Key 2.4 GHz Wireless Mini Keyboard with Touchpad w/LED HK Tide Technology Co.,Ltd. IPKW250FUSK

Mike