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Viewer Build Challenge Idea: RF Module Xbox 360

jimbo2371 over 13 years ago

I was thinking it would be neat to use my old original red ring Xbox 360's RF module to hookup a 360 controller to the PC via USB. Also if possible to be able to sync additional/different controllers as well as have the 4 ring lights light up with what controller or all controllers that are attached. After all that is done maybe a cool 3D printed/CNC case for aesthetic purposes.

Thanks, James

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colecago over 13 years ago

http://www.whoisrgj.com/blog/reusing-an-xbox-360-wireless-receiver-board-for-pc/
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jimbo2371 over 13 years ago in reply to colecago

Excellent.. Thank you, thats a very good tutorial for the first part. Is there a way to get the lights and sync features to work on the module as well?

thanks again.
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benheck over 13 years ago in reply to jimbo2371

Oh that's cool. I heard it was a USB device, but never realized it was that easy to use!

Cool hack!
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jimbo2371 over 13 years ago in reply to benheck

Since Colecago's response I've been doing a little research on the lighting. It appears some have been able to get the "power button" to be used as a sync button and the lights to do the startup sequence upon being plugged in.

Spanish translated site for light controller:
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elotrolado.net%2Fwiki%2FConstruir_un_receptor_casero_Wireless360_para_PC&act=url

I even found a Raspberry Pi combination project:
http://www.astrorats.org/blog/2013/07/29/xbox-360-rf-module-and-the-raspberry-pi/

I'm new to electronics but have always had a passion for constructing cool projects. By watching The Ben Heck Show I have had more ambition and confidence to attempt more complex builds. In your opinion would adding the light portion of this project be easy to do for a novice like myself?

Thank you.
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jimbo2371 over 13 years ago in reply to jimbo2371

I just stumbled upon this video of what seems to be duplicating the module?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Z7Y91X7sQ&feature=related
Thoughts anyone?

Thanks.
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