On instructables.com, a thrifty gamer posts his instructions for manufacturing one’s own Guitar Hero controller, complete with a “proof of concept” video demonstration. The guitar doesn’t look great, but it seems to play perfectly.
The components:
a PS1 controller with analog sticks
trigger buttons of another PS1 controller
some other switches and plastic pieces
a whammy bar
some screws
a tilt sensor (with instructions on how to build your own!)
a flat cable consisting of 6 wires and a bunch of other shorter wires
2 pieces from a roll-top
a thick paper with fine surface on one side
a long piece of wooden slat
hot glue
soldering-iron
an electric drill, rasp, Stanley knife and some other tools
And here’s what the final product looks like:
And here’s the video of the DIY Guitar Hero guitar in action:
And here’s the RedOctane exec who’s going to get pissed:
