ludvig82 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 I believe I read somewhere there was an easy way to switch the working of the 2 buttons? Is there also some easy way to just use one button? Thinking of a slim with custom front plate here. Anyone got n info on this? Sent fra min SM-G930F via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstone Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 The buttons are just simple switches that connect two wires when pressed. You can lengthen the wires and move them wherever you want, I use a power button in my controller so I don't have to get up out of my chair. The circuit board for the buttons is very basic. It is basically just a couple wires for the LEDs and a few wires for the buttons. You could completely do away with the whole board with very little work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosEngineer Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 11 hours ago, ludvig82 said: I believe I read somewhere there was an easy way to switch the working of the 2 buttons? Yes, swap the two wires on the connector of the power/eject board - SW1 Eject and SW2 Power See: http://diy.sickmods.net/Tutorials/Xbox1/Power-Eject_Pinouts/ for the pinouts. 11 hours ago, ludvig82 said: Is there also some easy way to just use one button? No easy way to use 1 switch for two different functions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludvig82 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 No easy way to use 1 switch for two different functions. I was thinking just power button, thinking slim without dvd. Guess I can just remove the one of the buttons. And use the one left as power then. Sent fra min SM-G930F via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstone Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Yes. You can use just the power button if you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludvig82 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Is it safe to remove parts of the pcb? Even with traces? Sent fra min SM-G930F via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstone Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I wouldn't mod the original, you never know when you might need it. I would buy a cheap project board and wire it up the way you want it. You can cut it to whatever size you need and easily attach any wires, buttons, and LEDs you want. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Paxcoo-Prototype-Soldering-Electronic-Projects/dp/B075VRWC9V/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1546902689&sr=8-3&keywords=project+circuit+board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludvig82 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I wouldn't mod the original, you never know when you might need it. I would buy a cheap project board and wire it up the way you want it. You can cut it to whatever size you need and easily attach any wires, buttons, and LEDs you want. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Paxcoo-Prototype-Soldering-Electronic-Projects/dp/B075VRWC9V/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1546902689&sr=8-3&keywords=project+circuit+board I see your point, but I believe I have around 20 extras boards. So I can sacrifice one for testing purposes for sure Sent fra min SM-G930F via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstone Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 In that case you can definitely modify it. just map out the traces and if you have to cut one you need you can always jumper a wire to fix the trace. It's a very basic board. It basically just acts as a mount for the buttons and LEDs, it is no problem to modify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludvig82 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 In that case you can definitely modify it. just map out the traces and if you have to cut one you need you can always jumper a wire to fix the trace. It's a very basic board. It basically just acts as a mount for the buttons and LEDs, it is no problem to modify.I was thinking the same. It wouldn't be difficult to just use wires and a switch instead for the board either I guess. I am just not experienced in working with pcbs and schematics, but I am fond of learning new stuff. I'll see if I do a "slimmer" build soon. Will first have to finish the one I am doing now. Also have 2 other consoles that need finishing details. Sent fra min SM-G930F via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 14 hours ago, ludvig82 said: Is it safe to remove parts of the pcb? Even with traces? Sent fra min SM-G930F via Tapatalk Yes. I chopped off the bottom of mine with a hacksaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludvig82 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 No easy way to use 1 switch for two different functions. Do I need to cut and solder the cables, or is it possible to remove them from the plug? Like pressing on the metal on the side of the plug? Sent fra min SM-G930F via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlerherg Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yes, pressing in the metal tab and gently pulling the wire will remove it from the connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucclearffiestas Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 I am looking to do something very similar to this. I would like to make the eject button perform the function of the power button. Does anyone have a working link to the PCB schematics or can post a pic? It appears to me like wires "1" & "2" serve the original "power" while "8" and "9" serve the "eject". Is it possible to swap the wires around to do as I intend? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, nucclearffiestas said: I am looking to do something very similar to this. I would like to make the eject button perform the function of the power button. Does anyone have a working link to the PCB schematics or can post a pic? It appears to me like wires "1" & "2" serve the original "power" while "8" and "9" serve the "eject". Is it possible to swap the wires around to do as I intend? Any help would be appreciated. Simple Swap the power and eject wires in the plug Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucclearffiestas Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Thanks alot, SS Dave! That answers my question perfectly. In the mean time, I found this photo through an image search that might come in handy for anyone else doing this kind of work. I have one more question: how difficult would it be to wire up a toggle switch to replace the power/eject pcb entirely? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 You would need a spdt momentary switch The switch will have 3 terminals The center terminal is ground and the outer 2 terminals is one side to the power SW2 and the other to the eject SW1 Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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