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In this Instructable I'll show you how to make a remote lag switch that's embedded in your controller, allowing you to trigger it without lifting a finger.
The "remote" part of this Instructable stems from the fact that the trigger is away from the actual switch, so that you needn't sit within reach of the ethernet cable it controls.
The "controller-embedded" part uses the battery shell from a wireless Xbox 360 controller, so take note that you'll want to have a Play & Charge kit to use the controller. The rechargable battery in the kit replaces the battery shell that comes with the controllers, so most will have no use for it, and the cable will supply power to the controller whilst using the lag switch.
You can also adapt this Instructable for use without a controller, simply by placing the trigger in another enclosure of some kind. I've thought of placing it in a box by my foot, so I can just "stomp" on it when I want some lag.
The "remote" part of this Instructable stems from the fact that the trigger is away from the actual switch, so that you needn't sit within reach of the ethernet cable it controls.
The "controller-embedded" part uses the battery shell from a wireless Xbox 360 controller, so take note that you'll want to have a Play & Charge kit to use the controller. The rechargable battery in the kit replaces the battery shell that comes with the controllers, so most will have no use for it, and the cable will supply power to the controller whilst using the lag switch.
You can also adapt this Instructable for use without a controller, simply by placing the trigger in another enclosure of some kind. I've thought of placing it in a box by my foot, so I can just "stomp" on it when I want some lag.
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This Instructable is a fairly easy one, requiring only a few common tools and some cheap parts from your local Radio Shack or equivalent.
Tools:
Wire cutters & strippers
Soldering iron
Solder
Screwdriver(s)
Drill
X-acto knife/Stanley knife
Multimeter
Hot-glue gun
Hot Glue
Parts:
Ethernet cable (the length is up to you, I used a short one as the distance between my router and Xbox is tiny.)
Enclosure/project box (again, size is up to you, but smaller is better in this case.)
Heatshrink tubing
Veroboard
Spare Xbox 360 controller battery shell (it won't ever hold batteries again, make sure you aren't using it.)
Generic hook-up wire
Shielded wire (we'll be using the shield as another wire, feel free to substitute a different type of wire.)
Two watch-battery holders (CR-2032, CR-2025 or CR-2016 recommended.)
Two watch-batteries to suit the holders
A normally-open push button (I used a button that had both N.O. and N.C. but it's not necessary.)
A SPDT (single-pole, double-throw) 6 volt relay
All up, this should cost you under $15.
Tools:
Wire cutters & strippers
Soldering iron
Solder
Screwdriver(s)
Drill
X-acto knife/Stanley knife
Multimeter
Hot-glue gun
Hot Glue
Parts:
Ethernet cable (the length is up to you, I used a short one as the distance between my router and Xbox is tiny.)
Enclosure/project box (again, size is up to you, but smaller is better in this case.)
Heatshrink tubing
Veroboard
Spare Xbox 360 controller battery shell (it won't ever hold batteries again, make sure you aren't using it.)
Generic hook-up wire
Shielded wire (we'll be using the shield as another wire, feel free to substitute a different type of wire.)
Two watch-battery holders (CR-2032, CR-2025 or CR-2016 recommended.)
Two watch-batteries to suit the holders
A normally-open push button (I used a button that had both N.O. and N.C. but it's not necessary.)
A SPDT (single-pole, double-throw) 6 volt relay
All up, this should cost you under $15.
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How about that, huh?
Maybe it's because they appreciate the quality of the Instructable, rather than getting all up-in-arms about who uses it and for what.
Search keyword "cheat" on instructables and you'll find
Cheat on any Wii
How to cheat on chess
How to cheat on a test with a T shirt (yay cheat ur way to a degree!)
How to cheat a polygraph test (god forbid our national security is in jeopardy)
How to cheat at poker (i'm sure more people play this for money than COD)
But I sincerely hope that if you use this on Xbox live, they ban you for tampering.
Can you explain why you'd want to use one of these, besides not being able to play and win a good, clean game?
It's worth noting that this kind of cheating device can be spotted quite easily by players that know what to look for, and after a few reports you can be banned from Xbox live for using one.
And I swear that I'll report anyone I spot using one. If I'm playing in a party, I have my team mates report them, too.
And yes, that's why I stated that you shouldn't use it online.
I have never, and would never use it in a competitive online environment.
Against friends who know you're using it, however, it's great fun. If they use one too, the game becomes one of out-lagging each other.
I've played against people who've used them online, too, and I completely understand your anger toward those that use them, I feel the same contempt.
It's terribly frustrating and a real indicator of a lack of actual skill.
But again, as I said, this isn't meant to be used online. I certainly wouldn't.
Applying a wafer-thin "do not use online," disclosure on here is lame.
Thanks for further ruining CoD.
You should really create a more constructive instructable with the skills you have. Helping 12 year old kids cheat online is just a waste of your time and everyone else who reads this.
I myself have come up against those who wish to hack, cheat, etc in CoD, Halo, and other games. It's no fun.
So then, don't use it, instead rate it on the quality of the Instructable.
Granted, simple devices such as this don't leave much room for doing anything other than cheating, but used at a LAN party with friends it can be a lot of fun.
You can only 'pulse' it on and off, for a few seconds at a time, otherwise you'll completely lag out.