Arcade Racing Setup for XBOX 360

I recently had the chance to pull some parts off an L.A. RUSH arcade cabinet.  These parts use the same technology that the XBOX (and I'm sure PS3) controller does.  Knowing this, I was able to combine them to make a wireless arcade racing setup that will work on most racing games for the XBOX 360.

Note:  The PS3 controller should use a very similar design, and anyone somewhat knowledgeable about electronics could adapt this to a PS3 version.

These parts can also be found in an arcade parts catalog such as http://www.happcontrols.com

Parts:
Various lengths of 2 x 3 wood peices
Arcade steering wheel assy. w/5k potentiometer
Arcade gas/brake assy. w/5k potentiometers
XBOX 360 controller
various lengths of stranded wire
Wood screws

Tools:
Drill w/drill bits and Phillips bit
Wood saw
#9 Security TORX bit (or very small flathead)
Wire strippers
Soldering iron

Step 1 Make the Frame

I made this frame out 2x3s that I was also able to get for a free price.  This step will depend on the exact setup that you use.  I basically just sat each piece where I felt it should go and screwed wood to it.  As I went, I had to trim the extra wood back to continue with the planning.  If you follow the pictures you can see the sequence in which it happened.

It helps if you have a sketch handy.

Note:  This steering wheel had some strange sticky substance on it, that is why there are paper towels stuck to it.

Comments

[Madrias357]

Dunno if you're still working with this, but to toggle a large shaker with the low-current from the controller, use a relay. That'll allow you to have 2 useful things:

The ability to use much larger motors that can have much greater effects on the seat and/or wheel

and

the ability by means of an interrupt switch, to shut off the rumble feature (such as if you've got someone who just doesn't wanna be shaken up while trying to drive)

[FatiLuv23]

Good luck!

[Kaptain Kool]

Awesome!!