So I've got this badass arcade stick that is just begging for LEDs under the buttons. Problem: how do I draw enough power from the controller port without frying the surface mount fuse? I read the stuff on the original PSX controllers and it talked about a fuse that blows if you pull too much, killing the power to the controllers and memcards, but I haven't noticed this when reading up on the PS2 controllers. Is this just a PSX issue?
I don't think this is a good idea. The V7 fuse (the one that controls the rumble feature and the DVD remote control) can easily burn out. In fact, just using third-party controllers can easily bust that fuse.
Well crap. No recommended workaround or anything? The buttons are all clear and colored and shiny and stuff ... ;.( I don't wanna have to put batteries in my arcade stick to make it look awesome. That would be LAME.
Edit: WAIT!! IDEA. What if I used the USB ports to power the LEDs instead? Would that work? Or would I run into a similar problem?
I made these (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=896685) a long time ago and my PS2 is still kicking even when we play 2 players.
How much power did you draw? I wouldn't be so worried if I wasn't planning on installing so damn many. That thing's gonna glow like the frickin sun when I'm done, no doubt about it. 8 LEDs min, 32 optimally.
QuoteHow much power did you draw? I wouldn't be so worried if I wasn't planning on installing so damn many. That thing's gonna glow like the frickin sun when I'm done, no doubt about it. 8 LEDs min, 32 optimally.
I'm not sure exactly how much I drew but 8-32 LEDS sounds a bit much. You might want to create a small PCB that will power the LEDS via the USB maybe.
Any info on how much the USB ports can take?