Dance pad for DDR DIYers
by Christopher Grant 
{ Jun 5th 2006 at 10:30PM }
Is your plastic, roll-up DDR pad seriously crimping your krumping? Do you need the solid feel of an arcade pad to grant you the superhuman celerity that marks the series? Yeah, that's what I keep telling myself also. If you know your way around some tools, have some basic welding experience (what, you don't?), and have the requisite dedication to house a rather unwieldy dance pad, this'll make for a fun weekend project.
[Via hack a day]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
scott @ Jun 5th 2006 10:34PM
Or you can buy a big ol' metal DDR dance platform just like the ones in the arcade for around $200 (from redoctane).
kvn @ Jun 5th 2006 10:41PM
That thing just spells broken ankles.
Sabre @ Jun 5th 2006 10:58PM
...or bust and cut up ankles if you happen to break the material from jumping on it too hard.
Jay @ Jun 6th 2006 12:05AM
homebrew pads are nothing new, I'd rather buy a Cobalt Flux anyway
MasterInsan0 @ Jun 6th 2006 1:57AM
Yeah, I've had a Cobalt Flux for two years now and other than having to buy a new control box it still works marvelously. I couldn't use a homebrew pad...I'd be too afraid I'd break it and destroy my beautiful creation. This one looks awesome though.
Pixelbox @ Jun 6th 2006 2:30AM
I'm loving the DIY project links around here today. Keep that stuff coming.
White Rose Duelist @ Jun 6th 2006 8:38AM
Easier (and probably) cheaper to get a Cobalt Flux, and that will last you forever.
EnergyBlue @ Jun 6th 2006 11:43AM
this one looks really creative , nice desing and cool lighting system
i would like to see pump it up metal panels to buy
jV @ Jun 7th 2006 1:30PM
Easier and cheaper wasn't really the point. There's a certain satisfaction to be had from building something yourself. For example, IF you have the ability, wouldn't you rather build your own PC?
I could have bought a MAS stick (arcade quality fighting game joystick), but I researched a little and built my own. Not that I expect most video gamers to be able to change a tire, much less build a homebrew pad, but if you have the desire and ability to do it, it's a great feeling in the end.