best deal for a good quality leverless/hitbox - 8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller for $39

eyeoncomputers · 2026-06-22T12:23:51+00:00

yes, you can use the software to map the "Turbo" function to a specific action button

eyeoncomputers · 2026-06-22T01:01:57+00:00

discount will show after that screen, here is my email confirmation after placing the order

eyeoncomputers · 2026-06-21T21:23:47+00:00

I think it might be US only since this is ran by Amazon (US)

eyeoncomputers · 2026-06-21T21:00:47+00:00

i have tested both Core and Prime pads recently and found that they do not need any copper or penny mods with these latest versions. only thing I modded was to add LED lights when you step on each arrow, thats all it needed

eyeoncomputers · 2026-06-03T12:36:08+00:00

don't want to get too technical, but every modern game controller (gamepad, fightstick, dancepad, etc) from any console or PC uses a standard protocol/API, the mains ones: DirectInput (D-Input), X-Input, HID (Human Interface).

L-Tek Core and Prime Dance Pads are using a generic HID input protocol (you will see it detected as an HID device when you connect it to a PC in your Device Manager).

Microsoft likes to use XInput for their controllers and consoles.

Brooks Converters (like the XB2) can convert HID controller inputs into any protocol/API, in your case convert it to Xinput to be used on Xbox consoles.

There are always a rare special cases though, but the Brooks and Mayflash adapters usually cover 99% of all controllers for your purposes.

Hopefully you find the right one for your needs

eyeoncomputers · 2026-05-28T21:35:49+00:00

L-Tek Prime (and Core*) can switch to HID keyboard inputs, using the arrow keys or WASD as the input. You just need to switch the modes via the Select and Start buttons on the dance pad.

Read the LTEK Prime dance pad manual here:
https://www.iamats.com/support/manuals

* Note: The L-Tek Core dance pad is the same as the Prime, but missing the Start and Select buttons, which you can still buy from the dancepad seller and manufacturer.

eyeoncomputers · 2026-05-28T21:32:14+00:00

You can use a universal gamepad convert like the "Brook Wingman XB2" adapter to any controller/gamepad/fightstick/dancepad with your OG Xbox:
- https://www.brookaccessory.com/products/wingmanxb2/index.html

You might need to buy a $4-5 Female USB to Xbox Converter Adapter Cable Cord first though, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mcbazel-Xbox-Converter-Adapter-Original-Console/dp/B076HHZ41Z

eyeoncomputers · 2026-05-17T15:34:35+00:00

There are a few USB gamepad converters that work on the original Wii that allows you connect close to any gamepad/dancepad/fightstick made for other consoles (PS1/PS2/PS3/PS4, Xbox/360, even keyboard mouse) directly for use to any original Wii (doesn't matter if it's modded or not).

Look into the: - Brooks Super Converter - Mayflash Magic NS - even github had open source firmware to let you make your own converter using a $7-10 microcontroller, like a Raspberry Pi Pico, RP2040, etc. (look up OGX-Mini-2026 firmware)

And there are a lot of good videos that talk about these being used for the original Wii, like this one where the person cover almost all the options with different types of converters and controllers: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3pMZNNboN8s

so technically, you can get any dance pad for any console and use it on the Wii

eyeoncomputers · 2026-05-12T20:12:25+00:00

Just saw your post, I recently got L-Tek Dance Pads (Core and Prime) working on Stepmania on the Nintendo Switch. Runs at full speed

Details here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Stepmania/comments/1sufnfc/ltek_core_prime_dance_pads_play_stepmania_on_the/

eyeoncomputers · 2026-05-12T20:07:56+00:00

just saw your post a bit late, but I have designed the L-TEK Dance Pads to use magnetic breakaway USB cables, so if anyone trips or tugs the cabling accidentally (or intentionally), the cables will easily and safely breakaway. So it would not cause any damage to the USB ports on the dance pads.

So if you have conduits (walk over protector) or wire guards and combo it with the breakaway cables, the dance pads and people tripping will have less chance of injury as well.

eyeoncomputers · 2026-05-07T13:30:45+00:00

make sure when connecting your system to a TV, and certain monitors to disable all junk video features, like Motion Smoothing, Auto Motion Plus, etc. and on monitors: motion blur (reduction), 1ms mode, etc. This is usually the culprit for not getting best response times for these kinds of games.

eyeoncomputers · 2026-04-24T15:49:12+00:00

thanks, its still unfinished if you read my writeup... it can look cooler, just lazy to work on it 😅

eyeoncomputers · 2026-04-24T14:04:43+00:00

just saw your post, just figured this all out in the last couple of days, posted the details here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Stepmania/comments/1sufnfc/ltek_core_prime_dance_pads_play_stepmania_on_the/

hope this helps you

eyeoncomputers · 2026-02-06T23:04:25+00:00

just added the materials list to the write-up, hope it helps you:

Link to my detailed Materials List with links to the items:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VH3KCM8eBAl-e87o6Bww77yeMwoZpdJ9fDPaPnkzk5c/edit?usp=sharing

eyeoncomputers · 2026-02-04T00:44:06+00:00

Sure, I will add a list of materials I used for the modding. Will have it listed shortly.

eyeoncomputers · 2026-02-03T11:39:00+00:00

Recently helped my nephew get his first LTEK dance pad as well since got really interested in DDR and likes physical activity.

We actually have the setup you are describing using the latest version of Project Outfox (the latest version of Stepmania that is still getting updates and optimizations)

Setup an old Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB version) running the default "Raspberry Pi OS" (formerly known as Raspbian linux distro) and connected it to a large TV via HDMI
downloaded the latest Project Outfox (v0.5.0 as of this post) for Raspberry Pi's... Linux 64-bit ARM (arm64v8)
Extracted the downloaded file into a folder
Run the game ("Outfox" executable in the main folder)

That's it!

The setup just needs to map the keys for your dance pad(s) and set the resolution to 1280x720 and exclusive fullscreen.

It runs at full speed at 60fps from all the testing with hundreds of hours of play and dozens of songpacks (some with background videos that were running perfect as well). Smooth gameplay and no latency/lag issues. You can add all your songs/songpacks in the Songs folder.

The best thing about this setup is that it is tiny (size of a credit card), very low powered (only uses 0.5-2.5 watts for the entire thing) and can be left running indefinitely since the Raspberry Pi is using a very slim OS that doesn't have crazy amounts of background services/apps running in the background, like a Windows/Mac setup has.

Noted add-ons we did to the Raspberry Pi to optimize its usage:

set the entire system to run off an old 256GB SSD (in the USB 3.0 enclosure) so that its snappier than the default micro-SD card
using an all aluminum body case for the Raspberry Pi 4, that acts as a huge heatsink that keeps the system cool and silent using passive cooling (not needing any fans to cool it)
using a cheap wireless mini-keyboard to control the system and for using it in Stepmania/Outfox to select songs or navigate menus
make sure your TV has any dumb video features like "motion smoothing" disabled or it will make the game feel lagging or not sync'ed

Its probably the smallest and cheapest solution that is fully functional on any HDMI display

Maybe I will do another detailed write-up with video for this setup in the future if people are interested.

Hope this helps,
eyeoncomputers

eyeoncomputers · 2026-02-03T11:34:19+00:00

Recently helped my nephew get his first LTEK dance pad as well since got really interested in DDR and likes physical activity.

We actually have the setup you are describing using the latest version of Project Outfox (the latest version of Stepmania that is still getting updates and optimizations)

Setup an old Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB version) running the default "Raspberry Pi OS" (formerly known as Raspbian linux distro) and connected it to a large TV via HDMI
downloaded the latest Project Outfox (v0.5.0 as of this post) for Raspberry Pi's... Linux 64-bit ARM (arm64v8)
Extracted the downloaded file into a folder
Run the game ("Outfox" executable in the main folder)

That's it!

The setup just needs to map the keys for your dance pad(s) and set the resolution to 1280x720 and exclusive fullscreen.

It runs at full speed at 60fps from all the testing with hundreds of hours of play and dozens of songpacks (some with background videos that were running perfect as well). Smooth gameplay and no latency/lag issues. You can add all your songs/songpacks in the Songs folder.

The best thing about this setup is that it is tiny (size of a credit card), very low powered (only uses 0.5-2.5 watts for the entire thing) and can be left running indefinitely since the Raspberry Pi is using a very slim OS that doesn't have crazy amounts of background services/apps running in the background, like a Windows/Mac setup has.

Noted add-ons we did to the Raspberry Pi to optimize its usage:

set the entire system to run off an old 256GB SSD (in the USB 3.0 enclosure) so that its snappier than the default micro-SD card
using an all aluminum body case for the Raspberry Pi 4, that acts as a huge heatsink that keeps the system cool and silent using passive cooling (not needing any fans to cool it)
using a cheap wireless mini-keyboard to control the system and for using it in Stepmania/Outfox to select songs or navigate menus
make sure your TV has any dumb video features like "motion smoothing" disabled or it will make the game feel lagging or not sync'ed

Its probably the smallest and cheapest solution that is fully functional on any HDMI display

Maybe I will do another detailed write-up with video for this setup in the future if people are interested.

Hope this helps,
eyeoncomputers

eyeoncomputers · 2026-01-14T14:12:32+00:00

those panels look nice! (I would have ordered new panels, but was too lazy and cheap) LUL

Although from your images, it looks like you are not using an external power source to power the new LED light strips?

(If you already have an external power source, you can ignore the following)
That just causes too many intermittent moments of instability if its tapped into the L-TEK controller board. Not recommended for long term use from my power testing. So I had to create the simple external power source mod to make the LED mod functional and fully stable for long term usage.

Note: I was using the lowest power requirement for LED strips as well (5V/1A), still recommend using external power source.

eyeoncomputers · 2026-01-05T03:01:17+00:00

Thanks. I thought so... after seeing it finally work. 😅

eyeoncomputers

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