IntensaFIRE Controller Mods for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
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Xbox 360 Soldering Tutorial
I have done at least 40 xbox 360 Intensafire modifications, all with a soldering iron, of all the controllers I have personally done, I have only managed to have 1 faulty controller.
It has come to my attention that many of you are in need of a tutorial of how to do this.
Next time I do a controller modification, I will be sure to get pictures for you folks, or possibly make a video.
I recommend reading through all of this guide before even starting.
To solder on the Intensafire modification to your controller you need the follow:
1. Preferably a 25 watt soldering iron.
2. Rosin core solder.
3. A sponge station or cleaning area for the soldering iron.
4. A needle tip for the soldering iron, using any other will cause complications and overuse of solder.
5. Intensafire kit.
Extra that could be of use, but not required at all.
1. Soldering paste.
Step 1.
The first thing to do is open your controller and identify which controller type you have. I recommend after opening your controller that you take off the thumb sticks so they do not obfuscate your vision on what you are soldering. At think point, also identify which type of board you have, Matrix or CG.
Step 2.
Next you need to lay out the intensafire modification onto the board. There is a total of 8 soldering points.
Step 3.
Locate the ground point, this point is the first point you will be soldering as with the heat of the soldering iron it is possible to short circuit your board without having a ground as the energy will not have a route to escape to. When soldering I recommend getting the intensafire modification as close to the board as possible.
Tip for soldering: Try to solder in an angle, I have no pictures, but think of it as making a V. Also, your soldering iron should never touch the soldering point, there is a soldering pad around each point(it's the shiny circle around it all), your soldering iron should rest on that lightly then come at it with solder in an angle.
Step 4.
Next points to solder is up to you, I recommend doing all the rest except the CG or Matrix one as they are a bit more tricky. Remember to use the tips from above.
Step 5.
CG: For CG put a little soldering paste if you purchased some between the two points you will be bridging, if you have no soldering paste that is okay. This is the tricky part, you need to somehow keep the intensafire as close as possible the entire time, you can either hold it using the solder(I would not recommend this if you are not comfortable with soldering) or you can tape it using scotch tape. Now when doing this you need to get some solder on the pad then use the iron to drag it over(this will be very very difficult if you do not have a needle tip). Make sure to not touch the sync module as there is a high chance you will overheat the module. Also, be sure you get it in the middle contact point and no solder bridging with the other surrounding points.
Matrix: If you have soldering paste, place a dab between the two points, remember you are only soldering the top point, not the bottom. As with the CG version you need to have the intensafire as close as possible to the board, you can either hold it using the solder(I would not recommend this if you are not comfortable with soldering) or you can tape it using scotch tape. Now when doing this you need to get some solder on the pad then use the iron to drag it over(this will be very very difficult if you do not have a needle tip). Make sure to not touch the sync module as there is a high chance you will overheat the module.
That is it. It's not very difficult and you will pick up tricks of your own if you're doing this often. I can do a controller in under 7 minutes now, including opening time and closing time with box/controller.
If you have any further questions feel free to post them or send me a message.
It has come to my attention that many of you are in need of a tutorial of how to do this.
Next time I do a controller modification, I will be sure to get pictures for you folks, or possibly make a video.
I recommend reading through all of this guide before even starting.
To solder on the Intensafire modification to your controller you need the follow:
1. Preferably a 25 watt soldering iron.
2. Rosin core solder.
3. A sponge station or cleaning area for the soldering iron.
4. A needle tip for the soldering iron, using any other will cause complications and overuse of solder.
5. Intensafire kit.
Extra that could be of use, but not required at all.
1. Soldering paste.
Step 1.
The first thing to do is open your controller and identify which controller type you have. I recommend after opening your controller that you take off the thumb sticks so they do not obfuscate your vision on what you are soldering. At think point, also identify which type of board you have, Matrix or CG.
Step 2.
Next you need to lay out the intensafire modification onto the board. There is a total of 8 soldering points.
Step 3.
Locate the ground point, this point is the first point you will be soldering as with the heat of the soldering iron it is possible to short circuit your board without having a ground as the energy will not have a route to escape to. When soldering I recommend getting the intensafire modification as close to the board as possible.
Tip for soldering: Try to solder in an angle, I have no pictures, but think of it as making a V. Also, your soldering iron should never touch the soldering point, there is a soldering pad around each point(it's the shiny circle around it all), your soldering iron should rest on that lightly then come at it with solder in an angle.
Step 4.
Next points to solder is up to you, I recommend doing all the rest except the CG or Matrix one as they are a bit more tricky. Remember to use the tips from above.
Step 5.
CG: For CG put a little soldering paste if you purchased some between the two points you will be bridging, if you have no soldering paste that is okay. This is the tricky part, you need to somehow keep the intensafire as close as possible the entire time, you can either hold it using the solder(I would not recommend this if you are not comfortable with soldering) or you can tape it using scotch tape. Now when doing this you need to get some solder on the pad then use the iron to drag it over(this will be very very difficult if you do not have a needle tip). Make sure to not touch the sync module as there is a high chance you will overheat the module. Also, be sure you get it in the middle contact point and no solder bridging with the other surrounding points.
Matrix: If you have soldering paste, place a dab between the two points, remember you are only soldering the top point, not the bottom. As with the CG version you need to have the intensafire as close as possible to the board, you can either hold it using the solder(I would not recommend this if you are not comfortable with soldering) or you can tape it using scotch tape. Now when doing this you need to get some solder on the pad then use the iron to drag it over(this will be very very difficult if you do not have a needle tip). Make sure to not touch the sync module as there is a high chance you will overheat the module.
That is it. It's not very difficult and you will pick up tricks of your own if you're doing this often. I can do a controller in under 7 minutes now, including opening time and closing time with box/controller.
If you have any further questions feel free to post them or send me a message.
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Hoy on -
Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Patrick Mason on -
Next time I do a controller, I will attempt to make a video.
Nathan Hoy said:Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Hoy on
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When is the next time u do a controller gonna b?
Patrick Mason said:Next time I do a controller, I will attempt to make a video. Nathan Hoy said:Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Patrick Mason on
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When my boss requests more to be completed.
I work for a company called BRE Software. We also sell already modified controllers.
All 100% working and all soldered.
Nathan Hoy said:When is the next time u do a controller gonna b?
Patrick Mason said:Next time I do a controller, I will attempt to make a video. Nathan Hoy said:Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Hoy on
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Ok plz post a vid and how much r these already modified controller?
Patrick Mason said:When my boss requests more to be completed. I work for a company called BRE Software. We also sell already modified controllers. All 100% working and all soldered.
Nathan Hoy said:When is the next time u do a controller gonna b?
Patrick Mason said:Next time I do a controller, I will attempt to make a video. Nathan Hoy said:Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Hoy on
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Ok plz post a vid and how much r these already modified controller?
Patrick Mason said:When my boss requests more to be completed. I work for a company called BRE Software. We also sell already modified controllers. All 100% working and all soldered.
Nathan Hoy said:When is the next time u do a controller gonna b?
Patrick Mason said:Next time I do a controller, I will attempt to make a video. Nathan Hoy said:Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Patrick Mason on
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They are $60.
Nathan Hoy said:Ok plz post a vid and how much r these already modified controller?
Patrick Mason said:When my boss requests more to be completed. I work for a company called BRE Software. We also sell already modified controllers. All 100% working and all soldered.
Nathan Hoy said:When is the next time u do a controller gonna b?
Patrick Mason said:Next time I do a controller, I will attempt to make a video. Nathan Hoy said:Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Hoy on
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Ok
Patrick Mason said:They are $60. Nathan Hoy said:Ok plz post a vid and how much r these already modified controller?
Patrick Mason said:When my boss requests more to be completed. I work for a company called BRE Software. We also sell already modified controllers. All 100% working and all soldered.
Nathan Hoy said:When is the next time u do a controller gonna b?
Patrick Mason said:Next time I do a controller, I will attempt to make a video. Nathan Hoy said:Could u plz make a video demonstratig this
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Permalink Reply by Patrick Mason on
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Just a bump for new users to refer to encase they want to solder, please feel free to add comments or suggestions of what to add!
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Permalink Reply by IntensaFIRE.com Editor on
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Another bump for new users who wish to solder.
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