How-To: Analog control stick for your Sony PSP

[wraggster]

Heres an excerpt


History is littered with game systems using far-too-stubby of controller sticks. From the Intellivision's "disc of doom," to Coleco's "shaft of stiffness" (quiet, you!), and even now, in this high-tech age, the Sony PSP's "sliding nub of death." It's unfortunate that the PSP is saddled with that thing -- it's a pretty slick system otherwise, with a library of almost 5 games! (Please don't key our cars.) Well what if you could augment that sliding nub with something more useful, like an actual analog control stick? Well now you can!

In part 1 of this article we'll show you how to wire up an analog stick (from a PS1 / PS2 Dual Shock controller or an original Xbox controller) to your PSP. It's a lot easier than you might think. In part 2 (coming soon) we'll walk you through making a swell "clip on" joystick enclosure for the stick (or you can simply roll your own in the mean time). Ready to do this thing? Get in there!

For part 1 of this project we're going to learn how to attach an analog stick to one of the PSP's internal circuit boards. You can then use this info to build a custom joystick "clip-on" device yourself, or use the steps that will be covered in the upcoming part 2 of this project.

Full article at Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/10/how-to-analog-control-stick-for-your-sony-psp/)

[ninja9393]

thats cool

i would do it if i didnt have to open my psp

[ACID]

Wow that sounds interesting the problem will be then you will have a clunky peace in front ofr your PSP. That will literaly make it more fragil in the sence that you cant use a case to protect your psp. I guess im the only one that doesnt have a problem with the regular joystick.

[valar]

it's a very interesting mod.i wish sony could make an usb adaptor so u can plug in your dual shock without opening psp.

[shrimpidy]

theres a lot u can do with the inside of the psp now. I would only work with me if it was attatched to the psp though.

[mavsman4457]

This is a great idea. I hope there is no soldering involved.

Edit: Dangit.

[kcajblue]

this is old news. see PS2 numb on a PSP (http://bear24rw.50webs.com.nyud.net:8090/)
there was another one that let you do that with a thumbtack (http://www.psp-hacks.com/2006/09/04/easy-psp-analog-stick-replacement/).

[ian h]

this is old news. see PS2 numb on a PSP (http://bear24rw.50webs.com.nyud.net:8090/)
there was another one that let you do that with a thumbtack (http://www.psp-hacks.com/2006/09/04/easy-psp-analog-stick-replacement/).
yeah i also saw that quet a while bk know. wud b gr8 if u cud get a clip on joy stick.i hate 2 do this as i know its totally off topic but does any1 know how i can get a network access code as i brought socom the other day.

[AtariFreek]

I'm waiting for the part 2 lol so i can make a clip on. That would be sweet!

[gotmilk0112]

LOL shaft of stiffness!! XD

the "Nub of death" doesnt really annoy me that much. infact it doesnt annoy me at all..... wont change it!! EVER! :D

[snkrock25]

I just went to Gamestop and bought some rubber replacement nub from them, pack of 3 was 5 bucks and came in black white and blue. Guy showed me that the psp nub just 'clips in' place and was swappable with the packaged ones. It sticks out a lil bit but it def still fits in my sleeve and is still swappable with the original nub. But it's way more fun to play MvC this way. ;)

[opiate81]

I got a pack of 5 analogue sticks off ebay for $5 (au) ranging from a bit bigger than the original nub (the one I use) to a full size ps2 one.
I found the bigger I went the more it would stick :(

[mr_nick666]

Wow that sounds interesting the problem will be then you will have a clunky peace in front ofr your PSP. That will literaly make it more fragil in the sence that you cant use a case to protect your psp. I guess im the only one that doesnt have a problem with the regular joystick.

/\ /\ Why not use the add on in the "Dismatle your PSP in five minutes" video? :confused: It looks pretty tidy with the ammended casing and also gives you the option of using TV out :D

Like some of the others I got extra "nubs" of various sizes off ebay (free with a screen protector!) and they work great :p

[ACID]

I got a set of 3 large and 3 different texture ones with a screen protector from Gamestop for 9 usd. And since they are removable it works great.

[d3v1l]

cant wait till part 2, sounds interesting :D

[Vega]

Have you guys saw these yet ??

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n72/jrshankill/analogue1.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n72/jrshankill/psp-d-pad-t2--2.jpg

Granted they dont look too great, but would save cracking open you PSP

[LazerTag]

I like that second one. Not unsimilar to an old clip on I had for a GB color system. Changing the cross pad to a stick is the way. Simply making the sliding nub a bigger sliding nub didn't work for me. Still feels awkward.

[jerrt]

ben heck does it again, he isn't affraid to open anything up and solder to it. [:

what needs to be done is figure out a way to replace the face buttons with an analog stick. that way katamari and various fps's can use two sticks. i know there has to be a way to do this via usb. why can't sony just make something to do it. oh well.

[The_Ultimate_Eggman]

Ive seen this on max console and its FKING ugly not worth *******ising your p$p to do leave the crappy $ony one.

[MUDD]

i play with the psp every other day and i have never had a problem .i think all the other ones are crapy.it wouldnt be the sleak handheld with them over sized pieces of junk ,only a retard needs these.

some ppl realy need to get a life.

[acn010]

make the psp vibratable!!!!!!!!!!!
lol, interesting article.....