Thursday, July 14, 2011

Xbox 360 and Original Xbox controller PCB diagrams - for mods or making your own joystick

I did not have this as a reference when attempting my first controller mod or pad hack. This is very handy for any controller mod type, ie: making a custom joystick. There are also many more controller/PCB diagrams on SlagCoin, just posting some of the ones I am currently using or have used in the past for some of my mods. Enjoy!

ps- Diagrams are pretty self explanatory but if you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments sections


Original Xbox S controller (late model)

Original Xbox S controller (earlier model)

Xbox 360 controller (late model)

Xbox 360 controller (earlier model)

14 comments:

  1. Haven't updated in a while, but will answer any questions you have.

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  2. hi,

    I want to create a custom controller, any idea what programmable PCB/SOC can do the job ?

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  3. is there anyway to add a tact siwtch on the wired 360 controller without having to scrape off the metal plates located on the A button?

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  4. Do you know how to do any repairs on the xbox controllers?

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    1. I guess it depends on the type of repair!

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    2. And this thread is quite inactive...

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    3. I have a question about the Late Version of original Xbox controller . On J1 , the top thick black wire coming into the connection, is that the cord shield? Thank you for the helpful photos.

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  5. Need help for the wiring in the jack of the 360 controller

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  6. hi... i really need help in urgent..
    i am modifying xbox original late version controller to joystick!!
    but while processing... i made a big mistake..

    i broke a tiny chip which is written by L1 on the lower pcb board which is located at the bottom of memory card slot.

    how can i replace it and what is it's roll??
    i cant get that chip without knowing it's name, spec, roll.
    please reply me and help me ASAP.. kindly reply to my email...
    thank you

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  7. Interesting Article. Hoping that you will continue posting an article having a useful information. Golden Controller Xbox One

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  8. Ooof. I need some help. I'm really trying to do something. I've just built up 4 Xbox 360 wireless controllers. 1st time. I had alot of spares and a soldering iron to work with. But now it's an old system... So I'm not interested in spending money on it as I barely play it as I'm more interested in stripping n playing with it๐Ÿ˜‚. So I want to take one of the controllers and try and wire it with a USB cable to plug straight into my pc. Can this be done.

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  9. My xbox 360 controller's left joystick is glitchy, it doesn't work but if i enter in a game it moves by itself.
    So if anyone knows what to do just tell me. Thank you.

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