How to Hack an Xbox Controller Into a PC Gamepad
Look for the connector., Once you have cut the connector, four wires are going to be exposed., Get four pieces of tubing (shrink wrap)., Bring out an electrical tape., Go to your PC and then get your xbcd driver software., Finished.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look for the connector.
It should be attached at the end of your Xbox dongle.
Proceed by cutting it off.
Do this very carefully.
You don’t want to ruin your controller. (By the way, if you need to replace or put back the connector and make it Xbox dongle compatible, buy a new one.
It can cost around $4.) -
Step 2: Once you have cut the connector
They are compatible to a USB format (direct connectivity).
Prepare to further expose the wires and then, match them up to the wires in your PC gamepad.
Refer to the color codes of the wires to get the proper matching. , Slip one piece in every wire matching.
Then, solder each piece so that the wires are successfully connected.
Double check what you have done.
See to it that the wires don’t separate when you pull them.
Otherwise, solder again until the connection is firmer or stronger. , Use it to protect your new connections.
Cover the wires that you have just soldered.
Roll the tape around the wires.
Do this evenly and tightly.
This can make your control less intermittent and allow you to enjoy your game better.
So, if the tape wrapping is lousy, you may need to redo everything. , Install the software in your PC.
After that, set to connect your controller.
If you have done everything accurately, Windows should be able to automatically recognize your controller as an acceptable USB device. , -
Step 3: four wires are going to be exposed.
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Step 4: Get four pieces of tubing (shrink wrap).
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Step 5: Bring out an electrical tape.
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Step 6: Go to your PC and then get your xbcd driver software.
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Step 7: Finished.
Detailed Guide
It should be attached at the end of your Xbox dongle.
Proceed by cutting it off.
Do this very carefully.
You don’t want to ruin your controller. (By the way, if you need to replace or put back the connector and make it Xbox dongle compatible, buy a new one.
It can cost around $4.)
They are compatible to a USB format (direct connectivity).
Prepare to further expose the wires and then, match them up to the wires in your PC gamepad.
Refer to the color codes of the wires to get the proper matching. , Slip one piece in every wire matching.
Then, solder each piece so that the wires are successfully connected.
Double check what you have done.
See to it that the wires don’t separate when you pull them.
Otherwise, solder again until the connection is firmer or stronger. , Use it to protect your new connections.
Cover the wires that you have just soldered.
Roll the tape around the wires.
Do this evenly and tightly.
This can make your control less intermittent and allow you to enjoy your game better.
So, if the tape wrapping is lousy, you may need to redo everything. , Install the software in your PC.
After that, set to connect your controller.
If you have done everything accurately, Windows should be able to automatically recognize your controller as an acceptable USB device. ,
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