Console House 15 Mode Installation Manual

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Rapid Fire kit Installation Guide

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15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode |

Difficulty rating 7/10 due to soldering

Installation Guide

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Page 1 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Rapid Fire kit Installation Guide This guide is for the following kits: 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Difficulty rating 7/10 due to soldering www.consolehouse.co.uk Page 1...
Page 2 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Congratulations on buying your rapid fire kit from Console House. This guide is made to help you and explain in detail on how to fit your Rapid Fire Kit into your own controller. We recommend only installing into a new controller but this isn’t totally necessary, but the guide uses one of the newest type of controller (Dual Shock 3 3 generation). Soldering to the PCB board inside the PS3 can be difficult and we recommend you only attempt this if you are experienced in using a soldering iron. READ THROUGH THE GUIDE SEVERAL TIMES TILL YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS. ...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Contents Page Disclaimer 4 Tools needed 5 Disassembling the controller 6 Identifying the PCB 11 Mounting rapid fire board into controller 15 Soldering to board 17 Using templates 21 Drilling holes for button and LED 23 Gluing button & LED 26 Refit the battery 29 Attaching R2 + L2 buttons 30 Reassembling the controller 34 Contact Us 39 ...
Page 4: Disclaimer
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Disclaimer: Under taking this modification is done at your OWN risk, Console House does NOT take any responsibility to any damage caused to ‐ your controller, your console, nor yourself or any equipment. We will NOT replace broken controllers, which you have damaged following the guide; you dissembled the controller at your own risk. We will NOT replace kits which have been damaged during the installation process, although we will try to help you the best we can, just ask. If you are struggling or have any problems get in touch with us before you go any further, we are here to help. We only recommend doing this modification if you are experienced with electronics and using a soldering iron. Contact information can be found on the contact us page at the rear of the guide page 39. ...
Page 5: Tools Needed
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide What you will need: Soldering Iron Solder Small Phillips Screw Driver Bradawl/pointy object Double Sided Sticky Pads (in the kit) Hot Glue Gun Drill (drill size‐ 3mm & 4mm) ...
Page 6: Disassembling The Controller
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Disassembling the controller: Step 1‐ Place the controller on its front on a flat surface, we recommend using some sort of protective semi soft surface to prevent the controller being scratched, shown in fig 1a. ...
Page 7 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 2‐ Remove the 5 screws on the rear of the controller using a small Phillips screw driver, and store in a safe place, shown in fig 1b, + 1c. ...
Page 8 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 3‐ Press firmly between the analog sticks releasing the clip, shown in fig 1d, + e. ...
Page 9 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 4‐ Carefully lift the bottom half of your controller up and over the R2 and L2 buttons, time and care should be taken when lifting the controller base away from the R2 and L2 buttons. Too successfully remove gently ease it off by lifting and pressing back till your clear both buttons, and the base should lift away not catching on anything. Place on the side and position the controller flat again, shown in fig 1f + g. Note: If the R2 or L2 buttons fall off don’t worry, they can be put back on later keep them in a safe place as you carry on the guide. ...
Page 10 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 5‐ Remove the battery wires from the socket and place on one side, try to avoid pulling on the wires. Once you have removed the battery store safely till end of guide, shown in fig 1h + I. Note: do not attempt to solder or continue with the battery still installed ...
Page 11: Identifying The Pcb
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Identify the PCB : Look at the pictures below and find the one that matches your controllers PCB. We only recommend installing into new or near new, Dual Shock 3 controllers, this guide is using a brand new dual shock 3 3 generation controller. SixAxis: Page 11...
Page 12 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Dual shock 3: Dual Shock 3 3 generation: Page 12...
Page 13 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Dual Shock 3 4 generation: Page 13...
Page 14 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Once you have identified your controller use the following table to know where to attach the wires. Circuit Reference Wire Colour R Common White L Common Blue Power Red/Orange Ground Black/Yellow If you can’t find the circuit reference of your controller or struggling to understand support@consolehouse.co.uk the instructions please get in contact with us at Please attach some photos of your controller at this stage so we can help identify and give you the correct locations to solder the wires. http://forums.xbox‐scene.com PCB circuit reference images copyrighted by RDC from XS ‐ ...
Page 15: Mounting Rapid Fire Board Into Controller
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Mounting Rapid Fire board into controller: Step 1‐ Position the PCB board above the rumble motors on the right hand side (side with R1, R2), shown in fig 2a. Step 2‐ Remove the rumble motor on the right hand side, to do this hold the casing of the motor lifting up and to the left; a small amount of double sided tape is holding it in place, but this easily pulls away, shown in fig 2b. ...
Page 16 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 3‐ Position the wires from the rapid fire board underneath the wires from the motor, shown in fig 2c. Step 4‐ Put the motor back in, taking care it is in correctly and the white plastic housing isn’t bowed in anyway, shown in fig 2d. Page 16...
Page 17: Soldering To Board
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Soldering to board: This is extremely fiddly and difficult we recommend only attempting if your confident with a soldering iron, it could be a good idea to Google soldering tutorials, to pick up at least the basics before carrying on. Note: use the table on page 14 to see where you need to solder your wires; the following is for the 3 generation Dual Shock Controller. Your mod kit may be using Yellow instead of black. Step 1‐ Solder the black/yellow wire to the ground on the PCB, shown in fig 3a. Step 2‐ Solder the red wire to the power on the PCB, show in fig 3b. ...
Page 18 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 3‐ Add a little extra solder to the two points on the board for the White wire (R Common) & Blue wire (L Common), as shown in fig, 3c + d. Page 18...
Page 19 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 4‐ We now need to solder the white wire onto the PCB; this is done the same as steps 1 & 2. The best way to tackle this is by positioning the wires so they are next to the extra solder you added; this is shown in fig 3e. Add the soldering iron, and slide the wire into place, as shown in fig 3f. Note: there is a small Via hole next to TP18 make sure your wire IS NOT touching it. Page 19...
Page 20 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 5‐ Same as step 3, the best way to tackle this is by positioning the wires so they are next to the extra solder you added; this is shown in fig 3g. Add the soldering iron, and slide the wire into place, as shown in fig 3h. Page 20...
Page 21: Using Templates
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Using the templates: Please note: 1. These templates have been designed for the Dual Shock 3 3 generation controllers, the casing of the controller can vary between different models. 2. If you’re using another controller go to: “Drilling holes for button and LED.” Page: #. **Cut out the LED template so it looks like fig4b. Step 1‐ Place the LED template into controller base, sliding it between to plastic points marked as A + B shown in image, position the card lining it up with the start of the chamfer on base of the controller and then tape in place, as shown in fig 4b. Page 21...
Page 22 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 2‐ To add the mark for the LED use a bradawl or sharp pointy object press firmly in the middle of the circle till a mark is left on the plastic underneath, as shown in fig 4e. Step 3‐ Remove the templates and reveal the marks left behind, using the bradawl or sharp object make the marks a bit clearer to help with drilling, shown in fig 4f. ...
Page 23: Drilling Holes For Button And Led
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Note: If you are using another controller to the dual shock 3 3 generation please use all these pictures as a rough guide on where to drill, take great care on making sure the button and LED won’t get in the way of any other parts in the controller. Drilling holes for button and LED: Step 1‐ Using 3mm drill bit, drill the hole for the LED on the mark we created in the previous steps, shown in fig 5b. Step 2‐ Due to the location of the button, some of the plastic needs to be removed before drilling, this image shows the plastic that needs to be removed. ...
Page 24 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 3‐ This image shows the location of where we will be drilling the hole. Step 4‐ Using a pair of cutters; cut down both sides of the plastic, as shown in fig5e. ...
Page 25 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 5‐ Make several cuts in the plastic we want to remove until you have cut all the plastic away, as shown in fig5f & 5g. Page 25...
Page 26 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 6‐ Using a 4mm drill bit, drill the hole for the button taking care not to scratch your controller. Recommended that you use smaller drill for a Pilot Hole first, shown in fig 5h. Your controller should look like this: Page 26...
Page 27: Gluing Button & Led
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Gluing button & LED: Step 1‐ Position the button so it is centred in the hole, you should be able to press the button in without any resistance, or rubbing on sides hole. Holding in place the wires need to be positioned just as in the image; add small amounts of hot glue to the sides, as shown in fig 6a. Note: be careful not to burn the edges of your controller with the tip of the hot glue gun. Hold the button in place while glue sets, test the button to make sure it works, make sure it is centred and doesn’t catch on the hole. If the buttons does catch you will need to remove the glue and do it again making sure you have the button centred in the hole. Page 27...
Page 28 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 2‐ Position the LED into the hole so pre‐glued part of the LED is to the rear of the base, once positioned add some hot glue to the back the LED, as shown below. Page 28...
Page 29: Refit The Battery
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Refit the battery: Step 1‐ Refit the battery by plugging the connector back in and placing it into its cradle, as shown in fig 7c. Page 29...
Page 30: Attaching R2 + L2 Buttons
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Attaching R2 + L2 buttons: If your R1 or R2 buttons have fallen off during the process of installing the mod follow these steps to put them back on. Step 1‐ Make sure the metal spring clip is in the button correctly, one half should be inside the button while the other sticks out, as shown in fig 8a. Tip: use your finger to keep the spring in the button while clipping it back in. Page 30...
Page 31 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 2‐ Lower the button down on the plastic clip, aiming to get the half of the metal spring where the arrow is on fig 8b. Step 3‐ Once you have got the metal spring resting on chamfer of the clip, line up the back of the button into the locating slots shown by line on the image and press down firmly but not forcing, as shown in fig 8c. If the button doesn’t want to go down take it off and start again, DO NOT FORCE THEM DOWN. ...
Page 32 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 4‐ When you have attached the button, make sure it is level (fig8d), the clip is pressed down to the board (fig8e) and the button works when you press it back (fig8f), it should have resistance and return to its original position. ...
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Page 34: Reassembling The Controller
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Reassembling the controller : Step 1‐ Lower the base of the controller over the R2 + L2 buttons. Step 2‐ Hook the R2 & L2 buttons into the holes on the base of the controller case, pressing inwards bringing the case towards yourself and then hinge downwards. ...
Page 35 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 3‐ Lower the entire casing down, it should just drop in nicely without being forced, if the case isn’t going down easy remove it and start again. Step 4‐ While hinging the bottom case of the controller down, press the plastic clip so it clears the battery allowing it to clip together, as shown in fig 9d. ...
Page 36 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 5‐ Firmly pressing the controller together test the R1, L1, R2 and L2 all function correctly, as shown in fig 9e. Step 6‐ Holding the controller together upside down add the screws back into the controller, tightening until the screws no longer want to turn, as shown in fig 9f. Note: don’t over tighten the screws. ...
Page 37 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Step 7‐ Make sure all buttons work on the controller, and the gap around the seal is same size all way along, as shown in fig 9 g. Page 37...
Page 38 15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide You have completed the rapid fire installation! Congratulations on completing the guide, hopefully everything went well and you have a fully working RF controller. We love to see our customers work so please post pictures in the forum gallery. Support and general Info on the next page… Page 38...
Page 39: Contact Us
15 Mode | 10 Mode | UDS 4 Mode | CSK 2 Mode Installation Guide Support & Contact Info: If you have encountered a problem following this guide, please visit www.consolehouse.co.uk/support where you can read FAQ’s, help guides, access the forum and contact us. We will do our best to help you but simply stating ‘my controller doesn’t work’ will get you nowhere. We need as much information as possible to help you, along with your co‐operation in resolving the matter. Any abuse to support staff will result in all communication ceasing and closure of your account with Console House. Contact Information: Email: support@consolehouse.co.uk Phone: +44 01902 531 053 If you are contacting us for problems with your installation please give us a detailed description of the problem, what you have done so far and what stage you are at in the guide. We recommend taking some photos of your installation and attach those to the email; this can help us with fault finding and understanding the problem. Page 39...

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