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Hey all.  im new here, so forgive me if this question has already been asked. I have an old, slimline ps2, and i was wondering if there was anything i could do with the laser that reads the disks?  it kinda looks like the laser from an XBOX 360, so can i do the same projects with a ps2 laser?  Or are there any other already existing things that i can do with it, specifically with the laser diode? thanks for any help! --knightly insane

I would do it myself, but I am poor. Get this $5 adapter from Dealextreme and do the xbox to usb thing! bang, PS2 with DirectX Feedback on your pc!

How can I turn a ps2 into a laptop? I would like to rearrange the components of the (fat) ps2 into a more squarish shape and be able to house like a 15" screen: a replacement laptop screen from ebay for example. Fully functional ps2 Built in screen Built in keyboard 2+ usb slots controller/mem card inputs on the sides and a single power supply to power the ps2 and the screen Any help would be great, thanks

I found Yabasic as an extra for a PS2 demodisc, and i recently dug it out from my Ps2 pile. it is a fun and simple piece of software for creating small programs, in which you type a command (eg. print, input, goto, beep etc.) and then a piece of text. here is a code for a simple number guess program, sorry for mistakesREM Number guess gameprint "I am thinking of a number between 1 and 50, try to guess it!"input a$if (a$>13) thenprint "your number was larger than mine!"goto inputendifelseif (a$<13) thenprint "your number was smaller than mine!"goto inputendifelseif (a$=13) thenprint "My number was 13! Congratulations, you win!"Feel free to edit the prints, and the number doesn't have to be 13. there are other things involving string variables and other commands. heres one called identitiy finderREM Identity finder programPrint "What is your name?" :":input a$Print "How old are you, ",a$,"?" :":Input b$Print "And where do you live, ",a$,"?" :":Input c$Print "so your name is ",a$,", you are ",b$," years old and you live in ",c$,", correct?"Pause 5Feel free to add more string variables, just add them as d$, e$, f$ etc.anyway, post coding for more yabasic programs, and use the stuff above!

Hey, i have a PS2 Slim, the mini one for people that dont know, does anyone know how to make a portable one out of it? I saw on some places an NES portable so that gave me the idea.

Hey there, heres my problem, i have a PS2 and a computer, i only have 1 tv, it's in the living room and always in use, thus i can't use it for my PS2 but my computer could be used for such IF i can find a way to make, or if i have to, buy somthing to connect the PS2 to my PC so i can use my PC monitor and speakers to play my PS2. i would deffenantly prefer to make something though, just cheaper that way cuz i think i would have all the parts already. if u can help me out it would be greatly appriciated and if not then thanks anyway i appriciate the effort.

Modding a flat ps2

I want to create a PS2 (slim) based fee paying game room for kids, but I want to make it coin operated. I want to use a MOSFET transister switch like this one http://brunningsoftware.co.uk/FET.htm which also doubles as a timer. The coin handling mechanism is the easy part, so dont bother about that.My problem is where to connect the MOSFETswitch in the PS2 console. My first idea was to connect one switch to each of the controllers ( to enable/ disable the controller's power supply on pin 5) but I understand the controller port is part of the PS2 motherboard and new electronic components cant be fitted there (true or false?). If true where else can I fix the switch in such a way that when a game is finished a new game cant be started without feeding in a coin?Any Ideas?

I would like to build my own Guitar Hero guitar using buttons similar to those in the pic but have a clear button for the frets and mount leds under the frets that are lit up as long as the system is on and the controller is plugged in. If it's not possible to do using button switches then I request one for making fret buttons that have leds. Thanks

Hi guys, i have a problem on playstation 2, when i turn it on, shows a black screen without startup logo or sound or anything else, i tried different display cables but doesn't work.

I have an old Play Station 2 (Thin one) that the laser is burnt out in and the fan does not work. WHAT DO I DO WITH IT????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????

I have a ps2 that is busted and i was wondering if i could find something useful to do with it.

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My friend has a bunch (like 3 or 4) old broken ps2s and he's willing to sell them to me for $5 each. I can't ignore this opportunity. I <3 opening things up etc. I'm 14 and I like taking stuff apart to see how they work. If I bought one of the broken ps2s and I couldn't fix it what do you suggest I do with it? Are there any useful parts inside? Could I squish a mini-itx board into it? (It's the old, fat ps2, not the slimline). Do you know of anyone that has fiddled with a ps2 in such a way?

Using a usb memory stick to store ps2 game data?

Does the PS2 have internet or connection capabilities? there is a LAN port on the back, i haven't tried it.

 Can somebody plz tell me if it is possible to play PS2 games on PC.

how do you make backups of ps2 games?......like copy them onto a computer and burn them to a dvd disc.thanks

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OK, i'm like really good with fixing a computer but i'm not that great about how parts work. So, I was wondering, see, i have an old (Slim) ps2 that doesn't work anymore. I was going to throw it away but decided i should be able to make something out of these parts! Now, i'm wondering if theres any parts of convenience here what can i make out of these parts? I should be able to create something if i fiddle around with old ps2 slim parts long enough. Any suggestions? I have attached a picture of what i have to work with.

I recently took apart my ps2 to clean out the dust and grease the track for the laser, but when i put it back together the power light dosnt work. does anyone know how to fix this?

Hi, im a robotics enthusiast. i have managed to integrate a ps2 controller to control a 2 wheel drive motor. im using Atmega8535 microC. however one problem that i encounter is that the robot has delayed response. ie: when a button is pressed on the ps2 controller, the robot needs some time before it reacts to the command. please gv some suggestions and advice. thnx.

I heard that the ps-2 connected mouse has a microcontroller , is that true? and if it's true is it programmable?

I would like to know if anybody has ever modded a game controller to deliver a mild electric shock like this instead of vibrating. i would assume all it would take is to remove the the motor and wire in a transformer with contacts on the outer casing. if my theory in right please comment with any improvements you may have or if anyone has ever done this before please give exact instructions. all help is greatly  appreciated.

Hi i was woundering if there is a way to detach the end of a ps2 wire and conect on a usb plug would this be posiable. Any other idea would be much appreciated.Thank you

And not the lens and laser is messed up. Is there anyway i could hook it up to an external reader or something along the lines of that?

Simple_Testmodify.cpp: In function 'void setup()': Simple_Testmodify:34: error: no matching function for call to 'PS2Keyboard::begin(int&, int&)' C:\Program Files\arduino-1.0\libraries\PS2Keyboard_014A/PS2Keyboard.h:77: note: candidates are: void PS2Keyboard::begin(int) Simple_Testmodify.cpp: In function 'void loop()': Simple_Testmodify:52: error: 'begin' was not declared in this scope THE ABOVE ERROR WAS SHOWN ON VERIFICATION OF THE PROGRAM KINDLY ADVICE THIS WAS THE CODE I USED TO INTER FACE PS2 KEYBOARD WITH ARDUINO UNO  #include int DataPin = 8; int IRQpin =  3; PS2Keyboard keyboard; void setup() {   delay(1000);   keyboard.begin(DataPin,IRQpin);   Serial.begin(9600);   Serial.println("Keyboard Test:"); } void loop() {   if (keyboard.available()) {     char PS2_ENTER;     char PS2_TAB;     char PS2_ESC;     char PS2_PAGEDOWN;     char PS2_PAGEUP;     char PS2_LEFTARROW;     char PS2_RIGHTARROW;     char PS2_UPARROW;     char PS2_DOWNARROW;     char PS2_DELETE;     // read the next key        char c = keyboard.read();         // check for some of the special keys     if (c == PS2_ENTER) {       Serial.println();     } else if (c == PS2_TAB) {       Serial.print("[Tab]");     } else if (c == PS2_ESC) {       Serial.print("[ESC]");     } else if (c == PS2_PAGEDOWN) {       Serial.print("[PgDn]");     } else if (c == PS2_PAGEUP) {       Serial.print("[PgUp]");     } else if (c == PS2_LEFTARROW) {       Serial.print("[Left]");     } else if (c == PS2_RIGHTARROW) {       Serial.print("[Right]");     } else if (c == PS2_UPARROW) {       Serial.print("[Up]");     } else if (c == PS2_DOWNARROW) {       Serial.print("[Down]");     } else if (c == PS2_DELETE) {       Serial.print("[Del]");     } else {             // otherwise, just print all normal characters       Serial.print(c);     }   } }

The ps4 is out, and everybody forgot about the Ps2, so i'm looking at a way i can use it.  Are there any guides on how to create a robot from the parts in the Ps2 and its controllers? I just would like to know that if i opened up my ps2, could i use the parts inside to build a bot?

I've got an old PlayStation 2 controller which has a broken button, so I was thinking of making some sort of hand-held presenter mouse with one of the thumbsticks. I presume that the thumbstick consists of two potentiometers, and I can easily wire up some microswitches from the PS2 controller or an old ball mouse I've got lying around. The problem is the communication with the PC. I'm studying A-level Electronics, so I understand the protocol, but a logic circuit would be massive unless it was on a custom chip. I've found a microchip that can handle the PS2 communication, but its inputs are for light gates, like you might find in an old ball mouse. The other thing I considered was a PIC or Arduino (which I've been wanting an excuse to play around with for ages). Anyone got any ideas?

My ps2 wont read my rb2 game, but it will read the track pack vol. 2. it also wont read ghmetallica, but it used to. my slim ps2 wont read them either.

I took a old ps2 controller apart and tweeked it so now it can be operated using one hand. i need some ideas on what i can use to house the thing.

Does anybody know of a robot that can be made from a ps2 or/and controller

I bought a chipmod pro 2 modchip for my slim ps2. After LOTS of struggleing with a lot of wires (only 18, still quite a few) I got it all together and as soon as I plugged in my ps2, the red light wouldn't come on. I'm sad. I did check my connections over and found a bridge between a couple resistors and a 3V access point for the modchip. I ended up resoldering the resistors back onto the ps2 because I couldn't just scrape it out of the cracks. I have no idea now, all the other connections seem fine but there ain't no red light, any idea?

I have a PS2 slim and the power light comes on green for a second when the reset button is pressed and then turns red again. The laser comes on for that second but the disk does not spin. Any ideas?

Okay, yesterday I tried the chipless mod for the slimline PS2, and when I superglued the tab on the inside down, it fell off! The connectors are still on the black piece and there are still places for them to go on the board, is there any way that I can make this work? I really can't afford to be out a hundred dollars >.<

I can't seem to be able to play my GTA: Vice city anymore on my ps2, the disc is pretty scratched in a lot of places, but it did work before on an older system just fine but on my slim ps2, I guess that laser isn't strong enough. Any ideas?

For the DIY ps2 guitar what kind of wire would i need? and what kind of wire would i need to wire LEDs?

Hey im about to sell my PSP with Socam, ATV offroad fury, and UMD movie lords of dog town. i am also going yo sell my PS2 with like about 35 games: Guitar hero 2 Star wars battlefront 1&2 MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!! i also have a rumble wheel and 2 FPS controllers. im wondering how much should i be expecting for these items?

I am making a ps2 portable and I have some questions with it. First of all I need to know how to wire the batteries to the motherboard so could somebody give me a wiring diagram for my ps2? I want to remove the power board btw. also what batteries should I get (preferably li-ion). One more thing, can I remove the heatsink in turn for some thermal paste or extra fans? I have an scph-30001 model of ps2. Pease help I cant find anything for this anywhere else.

Hello Everyone,My questions is as follows. My friend has an old PS2 collecting dust, dying to be cleaned and given new life. Sadly, i'm not much of a gamer and this console is out-of-date as of this writing. I read on some other websites that you could turn it into a multimedia server. There were two versions: the Windows one and the Linux one. The Win one disappeared from the web for whatever reason, and i'm not tech-savyy enough to play with Linux -- i'm an initiate as advanced pc user but nothing more. So my question to you is: do you think/know of a way to breathe new life into this console and unleash its multimedia center potential? Sound off in the comments!!

Hi all answers greatly appreciated . So i have a racing wheel for ps2 only and i want to know how to convert the wiring to usb? PLEASE DONT SAY TO BUY ONE BECAUSE I WOULD MUCH RATHER D.I.Y YOU KNOW. Please help thank you all.

 i have opened my ps2 and got down to the most of the raw parts. how much of the circuit board do i need for the switch and what do i need for the fan, do i just need the wire? i want these parts for a homemade projector. also i will use other parts for other projects.

Using 2x2cm and 2x4cm speakers (4speakers total) preferably with a basic crossover and 4xAAA batteries and a 3.5mm jack for input. Perhaps a volume switch too (presumably this is a simple matter of a variable resistor. I have an idea of what speakers to use... two emac speakers and two 2cm Mylar speakers from maplins. Any help on what components I need ie. amps and capacitors would be great, or pushes in the right direction at least. thanks alot Matt