[WIP] Homemade PIU Pad Part 1 | Overview & Sensor Design [READ DESC]

[@dj505]

=== PLEASE READ=== This project has been discontinued, *but* I've began work on a new one! I'm working on recycling Wii Fit balance boards and using their load cell sensors to create an affordable, hopefully durable dance pad that can take more of a beating and gives more accurate readouts with a slightly less janky overall design. Join my Discord server to keep up with progress! discord.gg/ctMByBy

[@georgelai2051]

nice! load cells are more precise!

[@dj505]

@@georgelai2051 Couldn't get them to work unfortunately :( I'm not familiar enough with how they work to put together any hardware that's capable of actually using them, it would've been really cool if I could though At least Re:Flex pads are a nice DIY solution that uses them, and way better than I ever could at that

[@T1MB05L1C3]

First 20 seconds the music and pad touches sync up perfectly

[@s3lmon]

Finally a tutorial of diy ddr home ver

[@dj505]

*PIU, in this case. 5 panels as opposed to 4 and much better gameplay with more options imo.

[@azlekayn3742]

I have a considerably less eloquent velostat ITG pad based on a similar design, good work man, you ever finish this project?

[@dj505]

I haven't :( Unfortunately the project is dead now - but I'm making a new one using load cell sensors, similar to Impulse/SMX, but much lower quality lol It uses sensors from torn-down Wii Fit balance boards, which are super affordable at your local goodwill, so I'm hoping to make a decent pad that doesn't cost a fortune using recycled parts

[@roymg6113]

What is the size of the sensors that you made? I dont want to make them to small

[@dj505]

About 6.5 x 3 centimeters, and 3.5mm thick. Sorry for the late response, hope I'm not too late!

[@roymg6113]

@@dj505 Thanks Is not too late hahaha

[@calvinthedestroyer]

What's the point of the L-brackets?

[@dj505]

Basically to give a bit more leeway with positioning and strength as opposed to placing the panels right on top of the sensors. And to emulate an actual arcade pad a bit more closely. I kinda forgot exactly how I meant to use them at this point

[@awesomeboxlord]

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