New Handlebar System for (Polish) DDR Pads from

[@jdgjustice2057]

I cannot thank you enough for making this video. I'm sure you saved me hours of staring helplessly at the not-exactly-super-clear instructions. Awesome work!

[@papilloneffect4015]

That's so dope, I'm glad to see the product quality is improving, as opposed to DDRGame brand. I have a feeling DDR is gonna make a comeback when home pads become more common.

[@iamdadbod]

I hope so, it's so fun

[@Zarinah]

Went ahead and bought the EX Pro after watching a lot of videos and then your review, and I'm so happy with the purchase! Have had it for a couple of weeks now and absolutely love it. Its way better than the DDRGame Energy pad I had years back. Was debating on the bar and waiting until hopefully someone posted something about it, and I'm glad to see you did! Very thorough explanation of everything. Really appreciate it!

[@iamdadbod]

Awesome, glad you love it!!!

[@sonicboomer714]

Reading this as somebody who just started with two Energy Pads and am loving them (I know DDR Game is bad but these are solid). I’ve been heavily debating getting these Polish pads but after seeing your comment specifically call the Energy pads out I think it’s settled, I must order the EX Pros!

[@nold39]

Hey man! Thanks for making this video, it has been so helpful. Regards from Amsterdam 🤜🤛

[@iamdadbod]

Thank you, keep dancing!

[@jennysaucerman3047]

Thanks so much for posting this. I got stuck on the bar holder installation because there was no mention of removing the rubber cover.

[@iamdadbod]

Glad it helped!

[@Halogenvsrg]

Whoa, I had no idea you were into DDR! Fellow rhythm gamer here. Hope to see you playing/posting more videos!

[@iamdadbod]

Yooo, I stream sometimes... Don't know what I could do as video content though

[@TussalDragon344]

Just got my handlebar; got stuck at Step 4 - the front black and back red sides are tighter such that I couldn't insert the grips as easily as you did at 15:02. Wondering how I'm going to "allow them in"...

[@thebluebookworm3383]

I'm just surprised by the fact that this Polish DDR handler bar system was more confusing for me than it was when I set up a stationary exercising bike that was pre-used and had no instructions. Or maybe I'm just a few screws too loose.

[@xaviowns]

Considering getting one soon with a bar since I can’t find metal pads anymore and as much as I want a machine can’t afford that

[@miutonata5052]

Celeste: Polish Pad Mod Now with 400% more effort that is needed to play it/(get it to work) and 60% more realism! Also third

[@dylanjastle]

Thanks for this review. I was excited to see that this company is producing a bar setup compatible with their pads. The bar itself looks sturdy and high quality, but how it mounts to the rest of the pad looks wobbly. I understand that it seems like it won't break, but you didn't address the wobble in your review. How much would you say the handle at the top can move back and forth when it's all tightened up? 1in? 3in? Thanks, trying to decide if I should build my own platform with a bar or buy one of these.

[@iamdadbod]

I'd say if you push it forward, 3 inches, when you're leaning back on it, maybe an inch

[@AlmightyBigMan]

Amazing videos. I've been looking to invest into a DDR pad for so long but never knew where to go for one. Also where did you get your songs?

[@iamdadbod]

I can email you a link, iamdadbod at gmail

[@GarrySugabo]

Do you know if these hold the DDRGAME Energy Metal Dance Pads? Like are they compatible?

[@iamdadbod]

They are made specifically for the polish pads unfortunately

[@Ndeliciousbass3]

Just got this pad and bar about 2 weeks ago and this video cleared up a few confusing parts in assembling the bar. Appreciate it. The bar seems a little low for me, did you feel the same way? Did you push the bar all the way to the ground when installing it or did you leave some room underneath it?

[@iamdadbod]

It's def too low for me, I raised it almost as high as it could go, seems fine now

[@Ndeliciousbass3]

@@iamdadbod Great, I think I will have to do the same, thanks for the reply!

[@iamdadbod]

Of course, enjoy the nostalgia trip that is ddr xD

[@LuisGalindoS666K]

it is solid? cause i saw the bar moves a lot when you playing

[@iamdadbod]

I'm able to sit on it completely, but it does wiggle a little. I suspect my carpet had something to do with it

[@CaliWalli]

wondering if this is still holding up

[@renecop545]

What software did you use to play Max 300? Stepmania?

[@iamdadbod]

Yes, I've been using step mania for years

[@Darkogazza]

Thank you so much for making this video! Have you penny modded your pads? I keep hearing about doing this but was wondering if you noticed a difference in gameplay if you've penny modded, especially with the bar setup allowing closer to an "arcade perfect" experience.

[@iamdadbod]

Haven't done any modification yet. I'm afraid that I'll break something lol

[@davidhartono24]

Nice...! I like that Metal DDR pad.

[@nathanpeek583]

`Alright I finally made the decision to buy a Ex Pro X. Can't wait till it arrives. Thanks for the nice video gonna try the handlebar version too since it looks nice at least and hope it doesnt require too much to reduce wiggling. Also if possible, where can I find the last song you played? Thanks!

[@iamdadbod]

zenius-i-vanisher.com/v5.2/simfiles.php

[@_itsvini]

I noticed on their website they made a comment about the bar to make it more stable. They stated, "screw handlebar construction to plywood under. Handlebar construction has 8 holes at the bottom to do that." Does it seem like this would be an easy task to do from looking at yours? I'm thinking about buying the bar but I'm hesitant about the wobble. Would be awesome if a video or a picture could be made since I can't find any more information about it anywhere :(

[@iamdadbod]

Yes, it should not be a problem to screw this in

[@TheNamesRyan]

How tall are you if you don't mind me asking? Also you need to put some of those songs on 2x speed. Such a cluster of arrows lol

[@iamdadbod]

Lol I'm 6'2" And I will not do that. BAG heavy no speed mods gang

[@nold39]

Hey dude, hope you're doing great. I got my bar a few months ago and I noticed somenthing not so nice, it moves so much while dancing. I guess you noticed already too, so I was wondering if by any chance you have came up with any idea to make it more solid. Thanks

[@iamdadbod]

unfortunately i havent, i know some people have mounted them to the floor or a wood board to get a little better stability, i dont use bars... never have so they're awkward as heck for me either way

[@jamesl3523]

Just installed mine. Thanks! Did you have shirt the visuals on the game to prevent lag?

[@iamdadbod]

What?

[@Littleclam]

I'm mainly an arcade player, your videos are awesome and so informative so thanks for that. I just had 3 questions. 1) how they're holding up now that you've had them for a bit longer (any signs of wear & tear, reduced sensitivity, etc) and 2) I noticed in the bar video that there was some wobbling- has it interfered with your game play/ have you found this to be distracting at all and is the height of the bar about the same as the ones in the arcades? 3) I liked your custom decal, I think it's simple and if possible would like to use something similar with my handle instead, would you mind sharing what you had to provide for that, and I think I've seen custom pads with literally custom decals on every panel, can I take like any image or do the dimensions have to be exact?

[@iamdadbod]

1) how they're holding up now that you've had them for a bit longer (any signs of wear & tear, reduced sensitivity, etc) So far they are holding up great, no sensitivity issues and they still get very accurate scores. 2) I noticed in the bar video that there was some wobbling- has it interfered with your game play/ have you found this to be distracting at all and is the height of the bar about the same as the ones in the arcades? Personally, I don't play with the bar. They just sent it to me to do a video. Though it is wobbly, I can throw my entire body weight on it. I've talked to a lot of people who got the bar and fixed it on a harder surface and it doesn't move at all. It's a little thinner than the arcade also. 3) I liked your custom decal, I think it's simple and if possible would like to use something similar with my handle instead, would you mind sharing what you had to provide for that, and I think I've seen custom pads with literally custom decals on every panel, can I take like any image or do the dimensions have to be exact? The dimensions and dpi are specific iirc but it seems like you can add whatever you want. The guys who in the company are easy to get a hold of, even now during this global issue. They would be able to provide you with all of those specifics.

[@jamesl3523]

One more question!! How do u select songs? There doesn't seem to be a select or start button

[@iamdadbod]

You can add a start and select button, I have it on mine, also just have a cheap wireless keyboard by my pad

[@brennenc8504]

Your videos just started being suggested to me recently by KZbin. I’m in the market for a hard pad. A year later, are things still holding up well with this pad? I’m super close to pulling the trigger on a Polish pad but ordered the $80 foam one first on Amazon to see if I really want something better for home play.

[@iamdadbod]

Right on, my wife and I still use these a bunch, they work great and are easy to fix when I had sensitivity and or sensor issues.

[@brennenc8504]

@@iamdadbod thank you for your quick reply! :) subscribed!

[@JaHm3sZ]

How's the bar holding up? Any wobbles yet? I read a review on matys site that the bar wobbles.

[@iamdadbod]

It does wobble a bit but so far it hasn't been too bad

[@olivierto7861]

Hello, I'm going to purchase 2 PIU pads and 2 handbars for my (soon to be) association in France. We have the opportunity to get a stand at Lyon Esport 2020, and I have many questions concerning the polish pads, but well, the most important one which I need answers now is : how sturdy is the handbar ? Do you really think I could play high level double with these handbars ? It seemed in the gameplay part of your video that it shook very much, and I would really need the sturdiest for my association. Can you enlighten about the stability ?

[@iamdadbod]

They felt really good for me, I was able to sit on them completely with all my weight. They did wiggle a little on carpet but if you have the right stage, you will have no problem. They also lock together for doubles which is really nice. My biggest issue was skipping from sweaty hands

[@olivierto7861]

@@iamdadbod Thank you very much for your honest and precise answer ! I'm very much looking forward getting them ! :)

[@tino5621]

Will this connect to a Mac running stepmania??

[@iamdadbod]

I do believe, though I am on pc

[@FourStringL0B0]

How easy is it to remove the bar for storage reasons? I'm not going to be able to just keep this out in my living room all the time.

[@iamdadbod]

Less than 7 minutes

[@Pehr81]

Oh no, that looks so flimsy in the gameplay footage :/ I was hoping the bar would be more sturdy so I could order one, but it seems my old mayflash bar still is better (albeit too tall). I'll continue using it with my polish pad... Btw if you are good with electronics you can hook up a L-Tek pad to a ps2 and play MAX300 for real ;) I have!

[@iamdadbod]

I wouldn't say it's flimsy, I could sit on top of it. It's certainly skinny, but it's been holding up thus far

[@sillygoosechinachina]

@@iamdadbod look it's shaking back and forward in the video that would bother me when playing

[@Pehr81]

@@iamdadbod my current one is skinnier but doesn't move at all when I lean on it. (I'm like 100 kg). This one seems to move quite a lot unfortunatly. I was hoping it would be sturdy as an arcade bar... :/

[@dylanjastle]

Hey Pehr, for hooking up the L-Tek pad to a ps2, did you splice into the wiring inside of the pad and build an adapter? Or did you build something that you can plug the USB connector into that it comes with? Thanks

[@Pehr81]

@@dylanjastle I spliced into the wiring, it's quite easy, and used an old control box that can hook up to ps2 and xbox

[@Benjamin.B.]

Can you connect two pads to play doubles? If so how do they get connected together? And are you still happy with them?

[@iamdadbod]

Doubles feel really good, still happy with them

[@Benjamin.B.]

@@iamdadbod how do they get connected together?

[@iamdadbod]

The handlebar assembly has a mount that screws them together

[@Benjamin.B.]

@@iamdadbod is there an adapter to buy though, like a cable to pair them together? Or do you just individually plug them into your pc? I appreciate your responses

[@iamdadbod]

No worries, they plug in individually and map separately

[@MsLittleponyo]

Hi! Just wanted to ask if these mats were compatible with arduino?

[@iamdadbod]

That I'm not sure of, I gotta think that they would be mappable though. What are they being used for?

[@MsLittleponyo]

@@iamdadbodcool, thanks for getting back! Im building a rhythm game using arduino wanted to see if I could repurpose this these dance pad to work with it!

[@jamesl3523]

Hey. Is this handle bar system tough to put away and store in the closet after you are done using it? My wife doesn't like stuff lying around so I'm hoping there's a simple way to disassemble and store. Or would I have to do it the long way?

[@iamdadbod]

The handle bar itself can be removed and then stored just fine, you shouldn't have an issue. It's about a 3 minute disassembly

[@jamesl3523]

@@iamdadbod I appreciate your quick and helpful response.

[@Remixt]

Is the pad sturdy enough to play with shoes on? We share the same body type. I'm around 250 lbs

[@iamdadbod]

I've played with shoes and I've had a bunch of people play with shoes during parties that go pretty hard on them. They hold up. I just prefer socks for speed.

[@itwillrain]

Re: wobble - It looks like maybe the original screws were too small, and I assume that's what you got. From Tomek's response to a user review on Maty Taneczne: "We know about this issue (wobbling) and know where it comes from. Stainless steel parts at the sides of handlebar construction has too big holes for M4 screws. Everyone who noticed this issue can write us in this case. We will send correct parts that solving this issue." Have you gotten the corrected screws, and how well did they fix the wobble? Were they a sufficient fix, or would the suggestion to reinforce with plywood still be necessary for wobble-less bars? I know you're not much of a bar player, and neither am I tbh. But so if I'm spending $200 on these things, I want them to be spectacular lol

[@iamdadbod]

I have not reached out to them for the screws, I'll do that now

[@itwillrain]

@@iamdadbod sweet, I'll be anxious to hear how that goes 👍

[@sleepy1171]

just curious if there was an update too this comment lol~ :D

[@harmonicposting]

any updates? I'm curious as well

[@iamdadbod]

Got them, it def helped... I'm still not a bar player lol

[@creeper2123]

First.