Gaming
USB Type-C Soldering Repairing a Broken Controller

I had just finished modifying my prized, customized smartphone controller with PS4 sticks. As I picked it up to insert my phone and test it, my hand slipped and I dropped it. It landed in the worst possible way, hitting right on the L-shaped Type-C connector. The solder inside the female connector on the controller […]

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Gaming
Adding Custom Grips to a Smartphone Controller

I've been playing Monster Hunter Freedom Portable, but playing it on an actual PSP is rough due to the small screen, low resolution, and poor image quality, so I've been using a smartphone paired with a controller instead. At four times the resolution, it looks just as good as modern games. However, the smartphone controller […]

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Gaming
Defeated Village Quest Lao-Shan Lung After Making a DIY Smartphone Controller Grip!

I thought Lao-Shan Lung was an impossible task, but I finally defeated it! Lao-Shan Lung vanquished! The main key was buying the Powercharm and Armorcharm. For my weapon, I used the Hero's Blade. Since Felyne Deflector happened to activate, I thought, "Let's try taking on Lao-Shan Lung with a sword!" and it turned out great. […]

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