Upgrade your PS4 controllers to USB type C
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In today's video, Ian covers how to upgrade your PS4 controller to USB type C. THIS IS DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK. We'll be fabricating a custom PCB to replace the original USB breakout board inside the PS4 controller. While that may sound difficult, it really isn't too bad with a bit of patience.
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To do this, you'll need:
A soldering Iron with solder and flux
A handful of components listed on the GitHub repo (varies by controller)
A multimeter
A hotplate, clothing iron, or even a pan that you don't care about
A set of fine or precision files
A Phillips head screwdriver, plastic card, and thin-tip tweezers.
Open up the PS4 controller and remove the USB breakout board. Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable. The numbers on the board you have will dictate what board files to manufacture through your favorite board house.
Purchase the components listed for that particular board, and use your solder paste to populate the board. Lay down some paste and squish the components into the paste. Then, set it on your hot surface and get the solder to melt. Use the multimeter to check for shorts, and hand-solder the USB C connector to the other side. Once again check for shorts, and resemble the controller. Use the files to get the USB C connector to fit.
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I bought one and can highly recommend!
Does this board work to replace any of the 5 different board or only one specifically?
@@yomeilysmaldonado7467 you will have to find out which board your controller uses and order the correct one. Sadly the only way to figure it out is to open up the controller.
@@yomeilysmaldonado7467 We've got boards to replace JDS-011, JDS-030, JDS-040, and JDS-05x on the tindie store. JDS-001 has been put on the back-burner due to mistakes in the PCB and a very low demand for it. Each board is unique, so you'd need to purchase the correct board to replace whats in your controller(s).
-Ian
I picked up the 030 one and I was able to verify it powered on my system, is the led on it because I didn't see it light up.
I’d love to purchase some pre-assembled boards to convert my collection of PS4 controllers to USB-C. Subscribing for if/when you do start selling these!
Just get them made yourself with JLCPCB.
@@lululock there are many other things that goes into this sadly I lack knowledge and being in India cant even get hold of these
@@ydiadi_ sigh people like that make me pound my head on the table. Not everyone is savvy in every field of the world. Hell I couldnt even open a controller to clean it without it breaking. Not everyone can do everything.
@@abominablesnowman64 are u from india ? If yes do reply we can sort something out brother
justt look up Marius Heier on youtube.
I would definitely be interested in buying this, either fully assembled or as a kit. Getting the boards made myself and sourcing every individual component is a bridge too far though.
This guy sells kits: czcams.com/video/nGKyBJVDXDQ/video.html
This is too cool!! Currently restoring my old fat PS2 & some 32-bit systems. Love this kind of stuff. Would definitely be interested in buying some pre-made usb-c DS4 boards!!
I've been waiting so long for this mod to come along! Thank you for the hard work
Edit: dude I'd buy it, saves me a little stress and time
This is so cool! I've been thinking about doing this for a while but have not had the know-how to do so! I was also thinking of adding some sort of storage in the empty spaces on the case, so you could plug the controller into any PC and have access to all your games and the like. I figured this would be a cool idea considering USB-c is quite fast and you could have everything you need to game in one place! Maybe you could even build a bootable USB onto the storage and quite literally be able to play your games on any computer without the need to install any extra drivers or anything! It was just a thought but this is such a fantastic project and I would love to be able to buy one of these boards!
That's a brilliant idea! There's definitely enough space in there to fit a little 2 or 3 port hub.
I'm interested in getting one for my modded controller. A usb c port is all its missing. Thanks for the video!
Due to popular demand, we are creating a Tindie Store! Parts have been ordered and progress is being made! More info coming soon!
can you link it please when its set up :)
@@MarkTwin10 Of course! :)
@@CasualCodersOfficial I'd buy this in a heartbeat. The DS4 is one of my last gadgets with a micro USB and it would be awesome to switch it to type C. Please let me know when the Tindie Store is up.
Definitely buying one when it's up
Is it up yet?
I would definitely be interested in multiple boards
Hey guys, Marius Heier made a PCB like this, but it can be assembled by jlcpcb. It is open source and you can sell boards. They are pretty cheap.
Our boards are also open source! Check the GitHub link in the description!
@@CasualCodersOfficial I know, you said it in the video. Pretty cool project! Already ordered the ones Marius Heier made because they have all components on one side for jlcpcb assembly. Do you plan on making maybe a battery mod for the controller?
Thank you for making this open source. I really appreciate that.
I’m interested for two or three
Would love you turn my dualshock 4s into usb c! Not handy enough though... definitely would get them done for me.
This is cool! I would definitely be interested in purchasing one such board :)
Id def be interested in being able to purchase a completed board iv got one micro usb for my galaxy tab A everything else is a type C cable
Made a few of the 4x/5x variants.
I replaced the MOLEX connectors with cheaper HC-FPC-05-09-12RLTAG connectors. (Front pins line up perfectly, back mounting points not so much, so I left these unattached)
The boards seem to work perfectly so far though! Thank you so much for this!
I'm very interested in buying a board from you :)
So sick! Thanks for this video.
I would like to buy one.
omg, so glad I found this. one step closer to being able to ditch the micro USB cable completely.
I would definitely order a few completed boards.
As my time is very limited, I would be interested and possibly purchasing a board from you if you would make it. Let me know if that will be an option and I'll let you know my board number.
Also interested in buying one once the store is up!
Definitely subscribing and I hope to see a shop to buy these
The shop is live! Head on over to shop.casualcoders.dev to order your boards!
I'd buy one!!!
I've just finished installing this mod! I used a dremel to clear out the old screw slot (may not be necessary in stock ps4 controller but i installed this in an Extremerate Decade Tournament Controller DS4 shell. I used a shaving razer blade to slowly keep enlarging my micro USB port until it was a direct fit for a usb c cable, i tested by plugged in the board from the outside until it fit through. used hot glue to keep everything in place. i can use this as a wired usb C controller as well as wireless. Thank you Casual Coders and Ian!
This is awesome! I would be interested in buying one :)
Can't wait to buy a few of these
As others pointed out, the screw hole is essential to keep the connector in place. Also there are several controller revisions and the various charging PCBs are not all compatible.
Last but not least, on some models Sony used a resistor, a capacitor, a filter and a transistor, which are there for a reason.
I have a number of controllers I’d like to upgrade. Had to replace a few over time and wished there was a premade setup like this to buy. So, please put them into production! 😊
I think this is a great idea and I'd be very interested in buying some for my own upgrades if you were to sell them.
Could be good to provide LCSC part numbers for the components if you have time to collate the list. They're likely to have the parts required for this and much cheaper at shipping than mouser or digikey for the quantities
Hi, I have found everything on lcsc.
LED: C919446
USB C connector: C165948
FPC Connector: C587969
Resistors: C191166 (or any other 0603 5.1k Resistor out of the hundreds they hav(e)
(edit: I found the Correct Molex FPC connector)
Is there any way to order some through you guys? I would buy 10. I have 4 kids and 3 ps4 and a bunch of controllers with broken charger ports.
So what exactly is the point of adding the resistors? I'm still learning circuits.
The 0Ω resistors are really just placeholders. They allow you to impedance match the USB data lines. Really not necessary here, but it could possibly help reduce data loss at higher speed data transmissions.
The 5.1kΩ resistors are a part of the USB Type C spec, and allow you to connect a USB Type C to C cable. If those get left out, the USB controller has no clue what was connected, and It simply won't provide power or data connections.
Hope that helps!
-Ian
@@CasualCodersOfficial That was a perfect explanation, thanks so much!
I've prepared about 3 of these boards now with no luck getting them to work sadly. Really cool project though, I hope I can get mine working soon!
As an update I got two of my boards working properly! The project was a complete success, thank you so much!
I'd be interested in buying from your shop!
This guys an excellent teacher, subbing rn I hope this is the kind of content this channel covers!
How much did the total cost end up being in the end? I kinda lost track while trying to keep up with the how to.
It ended up being $30-$40 to make 10 boards!
I was trying to do the same to my Headset logitech g935. This helps me a lot. ty for the video.
We're also releasing tiny USB-C breakout board on the tindie store soon!
Good job and thanks for sharing the gerber files!
If you ever start selling these I'm buying at least 5!
Just ordered one of these along with a 2000mAh battery to bring the old girl back to life!!!
Also pulled the trigger on a 2TB Samsung 870 EVO for the PS4 slim. Was using a 1TB Samsung T5 + the stock 500GB HDD before so will be a nice internal upgrade/external cleanup.
I want two of the Typ c boards
My guy, you are the bob Ross of tech
im interesed in buying one of these boards for my ps4 controller, when you´re gonna make the shop
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Subbed for store announcement
the fact it needs any equipment at all past a screw driver and Nail file
How do you cut it out to fit well and what files did you use
The best way so far... I want a board... Im in mexico tho...
Could you do this for PlayStation Move Controllers? Mine are Mini USB and are a nightmare to charge.
I'm sure it could be done. Looks like the USB connector is soldered straight to the main PCB on that one though. I've been toying with the idea of creating a really thin little PCB that adapts a Type C socket to the mini/micro USB footprint. I haven't looked into it yet though. I'm just afraid that the extra PCB would change the placement of the USB too much to be useful. -Ian
Can you make a tutorial how to change the tradicional Dell G3 3590 input power for a usb-c power delivery entry/supply? I'm not a electronic guy but the power supply of this laptop is GIANT! I mostly use my notebook for study and not gaming so its so inconvenient have carry a big and heavy power source in my backpack. Thank you and congratulations for your channel!
Far as I can tell, that computer has a 180 watt power brick. You might be able to replace it with a 20v USB PD trigger board, but that'll only get you 100 watts maximum. It might work, but I'm not sure I can recommend it.
Yes pls have some pre built one so we can just install it and be ready to go.
Dude used a fucking Iron to solder. What a mad lad.
Heck yeah! Still do. It's efficient. 1200 watts of heating power.
A bit curious but I assume the resistor d3-d6 for the jd040/055 can just be replaced with wire or 0 ohm resistor right? I had tried to made one several months ago but failed cause I do not have the right LED and the ribbon connector haha
Correct. You can use a 0 Ohm resistor, wire, or solder bridge on resistors 3-6 for the 040/05X board. Additionally, the LED is not required for function. The ribbon cable is though.
-Ian
Can i use a USB c-c Cable and usb c power supply with the resistors?
Definitely would be interested in purchasing as a whole or a kit even thou my skills are not that great lol
I have JDS-055. which one do i use?
I need one for my Xbox one controller
Hey so if I buy this board from your tindie the only thing that needs filing is the USB hole? Or do you also have to carve out some plastic where the PCB is seated so it fits? Thanks.
Amazing work! Keep it up.
Need a Xbox One controller his modified!
Well, 2 units done and both don't work with 55 version :V As i see you made universal board but i think there is problem with routes, because pins from original board and DIY don't match. Like kathode for LED on original board is pin 3 on connector, but on your DIY board it's connected to pin 6.
This is amazing stuff. Will you have JDS-040s back in stock in the near future? Would love to buy some fully assembled USB-C JDS-040s from your tindie shop.
Heck yeah! I just got another 20 JDS-040 back in stock!
@@CasualCodersOfficial Thanks a lot, I really appreciate your efforts! Just placed an order of 3 immediately!
@@CasualCodersOfficial Hey, I just got the USB-C JDS-040s the other day. They work beautifully! Just need to get some liquid electric tape to gently fill-in the gap that was made on the opening on my black PS4 DS4 controller and it’ll be perfect. Thanks for making these, it was worth every penny!
Hey, are there any chances that you are gonna make more for the JDM 040? My motherboard is 040 and I would like to order but it says out of stock.
Kind regards,
I would be very interested in buying one I don’t have the stuff to make one
We've got a Tindie storefront where you can buy them pre-assembled at shop.casualcoders.dev!
what about the led? could be possible add normal led to the modified pcb
Does the LED still shine through the back of the controller when the usb c board is installed?
would definitely be interested to buy the board. make it happen!
Available now! www.tindie.com/stores/casualcoders/
Was wondering if you could do the same but with a iPhone port and stubbles onto your video lol 😂
I'm curious but will the JDS-030 will go back to restocks? Just wondering
I need to find the pinout for the header on the other end if the ribbon cable. I just bought one for $5, opened it up and that header is broken off the main board. Not the charge port board. Thinking I can use 30awg kynar wire to solder it to the pads from the charge board. Or maybe omit the charge board if its not needed for a USB-C breakout board I have that has the two data pins, 5v and ground.
Schematics and pinouts can be found in the git repo for our mod boards.
github.com/CasualCodersProjects/DS4-Type-C
@@CasualCodersOfficial Thanks. I found a schematic on acidmods someone made
Anyone know where to get the pressure plate buttons for the paddles for a ps4 pro ? I lost the dam things and i cant find new ones anyhere. .
Can I still use a ps4 backbutton with it? I only want the usb-c port for the benefit of less inlut delay.
Is there a way to do this on a tablet or cellphone? I want to convert my port on a 2013 Asus Nexus 7 tablet
Does your big blue light still turn on after changing it to usb-c?
Also my controller is jdx 055 so does that mean I buy the one named jdx 05x on the website?
I'd rather have and easy install version and just file the hole to fit the USB C
yes
So this is 9 months later and I want this, how much is this board gonna cost?, I need to open my ps4 controller to see which board I have but I'm interested. (Edit) Never mind, saw the link in the description, not bad pricing, gonna order one when open my controller.
make the shop please we need thiese mods :D
Hello sir, I'm in search for some answer, sorry to bother a bit out of topic here but, Do you think is possible to make an upgrade on the android version of the Razer Kishi v1 cointroller from only charge type c to type c 2.0 at least? that way we might be able to connect an external display? like with an adaptor? MHL supported of course
would love to buy it
Check out www.tindie.com/stores/casualcoders/!
Yea nvrmjnd Ima just get new headphones
Can you do it on xbox one controller?
Do they have this option for ps4 platinum headset?
would gladly like to purchase a usb c board from you.
Really late, but would you do a video for a usb c mod for the g pro x superlight? Ive been looking all over and i cant find one
We don't have a G Pro X superlight to take apart and mod, but it certainly should be be doable. The worst parts are that the MicroUSB port is soldered directly to the motherboard, so it doesn't support a drop-in replacement. Following that, I watched a teardown of the mouse and don't see any nice large test points for the USB Connector, so you'd likely be required to tap in on the edge of a resistor, or scrape away green solder mask and solder to a trace on the PCB.
The basic principle here would be to tear down the mouse, remove the microUSB Connector, acquire a couple USB C breakout boards such as the ones we sell, or the ones Adafruit sells, then reconnect the Vcc, D+, D-, and Gnd lines back to the correct locations. Final step is figuring out how to adequately secure the connector back to the board, and reassemble.
Hope that helps!
-Ian
@@CasualCodersOfficial wow, that sounds awfully complicated to me as a beginner when it comes to soldering. Not going to do it then... Appreciate the response anyways!
Link to buy from tendí shop??!!!!!!
How about I just send you my controller and pay for the work. Great job altogether.
I bought one but have no idea what I'm doing with it
To install the new board, you're going to have to take your controller apart (again, if it's not already apart), and remove all of the back plastics. That includes the white hold-down bar, the light spreader, and light diffuser. Then unscrew the original charge board.
Set the new board roughly in the old one's place, and take note of the interference, Since the USB C connector is larger than the MicroUSB Connector, you're going to need to file away some material from the opening. Start by gently filing outward from the center of the hole, along the horizontal axis of the controller. Continually test fit as you go, looking at the size and shape of the USB C Connector. Once you've matched the correct width of the connector, begin filing the entire opening upward towards the light bar. Go slow, and test fit often. Once enough space has been made, you should be able to gently slot the new board into place, add a dab of hot glue if you feel it necessary, reconnect all the cables and plastics, then reassemble. Let me know if anything is unclear, and I can do my best to clarify.
-Ian
tindie please!
micro usb is so flimsy and breaks easily. When you just want to plug your controller in because it constantlky running out of battery or using it on pcs that s till dont have bluetooth its really annoying. usb-c is much more sturdy. sony should have done an official upgradee controller.
i think your tindie site is down
Do these boards have C to C capability? Or do you have to use a USB-A to USB-C cable?
These boards to support C-C Charging! That's the reason for the 5.1k Ohm pulldown resistors on the CC lines.
@@CasualCodersOfficial C-C data works as well I’m assuming?
@@Jek47 Yes sir!
@@CasualCodersOfficial thank you 🙏
Which one should I buy for JDS-055?
You want 05x, which replaces both 050 and 055!
@@CasualCodersOfficial thank you
Any advantages?
Just a superior connector and the ability to repair an otherwise functional controller!
the ps4's usb is atrocious. If any one can make ps4 controllers with c type usb I will pay 100 bucks easily. The ps4's usb is the reason I've had to buy so many controllers. They're so sensitive that if you drop the controller it easily messes up and the connector will regularly disconnect.
Fatshaming the type C port? How dare you!!
there is an easier way to do this, there is numerious posts on youtube for this. No need to rebuild a pcb board.
Sure you can just throw one of those cheap UCB C breakouts in there, but I reckon that'll remove the LED unlike what we sell, and there's a good chance you won't gain the ability to use USB C to C charging. Additionally, It's just not as clean as a full replacement board such as this.
Worked for me and I'm not that experienced at soldering. but to go to all that trouble and to put it on CZcams as an instructable you are asking the people to pay for, then to build PCB that MIGHT work. You should put a disclaimer ATTEMP AT YOU OWN RISK so if people stuff up then it's their controller not yours.
Nah, just get a ps5.
Impressive!