by BrianV | Mar 4, 2024 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
I found myself duplicating my blog posts to Reddit, so I figured it makes sense to start a HobbyCNC Reddit Community community. It’s more interactive and I think that makes it more valuable. Moving forward, I’ll be putting any-and-all updates on Reddit, so...
by BrianV | Dec 12, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
Quest for the Ideal Fret Button Feel I’ve spent a LOT of time and energy understanding the Guitar Hero fret buttons. Different guitars have different dimensions. Not much different, but different enough. I try to balance fit, feel, weight and strength to get...
by BrianV | Jul 12, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
If you’ve modified your fret board to be ‘hard wired’ (e.g. bypassing the body-to-neck connector), then you really don’t want the neck to be removed and risk pulling/damaging the wiring. This simple solution replaces the stock unlock lever with...
by BrianV | Jun 9, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
Here’s how the testing happens for the Clone Hero Conversion kit. I built a jig to hold all the circuit boards securely in place so I can do a complete system test, including the ’tilt’ sensors (for Star Power). I used my 3D printer to design special...
by BrianV | Jun 8, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
I’m pleased to report that the HobbyCNC “No Solder” Clone Hero Conversion has been successfully installed in a Les Paul for PS2, Model #95121.805. This conversion now works with both the Les Paul for Xbox and for PS2. You can review the complete...
by BrianV | Jun 4, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
I just purchased an inexpensive solder pot for my workshop. Several of my products, like replacement ribbon cables and my new Clone Hero Conversion, require the tinning of LOTS of 28 gauge flat ribbon cables. This task is slow and difficult using just a soldering...
by BrianV | Mar 29, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
I’ve decided to add a few more parts and tools to my product offering. Two parts, in particular – the E-clip and the spring for the Whammy Bar are particularly frustrating when they are misplaced (or launched across the room, never to be seen again). I now...
by BrianV | Feb 16, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
I had been constantly surprised how many new guitar hero boards I discovered after I started this project. While dissecting a Les Paul for Wii, and I made new two discoveries: yet another fret board (TG-GUITAR-W-G1) and “TG” style fret buttons. Luckily,...
by BrianV | Jan 11, 2023 | Guitar_Hero_Blog, Product
If you want to make your Les Paul 360 guitar neck “non removable” without glue or cement, here’s a part that will ‘lock’ the neck in place, yet allow removal by opening the guitar body. Particularly handy for hard-wired fret boards!...
by BrianV | Dec 2, 2022 | Guitar_Hero_Blog
I finally got rid of my old Makerbot 2x 3D printer. For a long time I blamed the printing problems on myself, not the printer. I ordered and assembled an Original Prusa i3 MK3S+. Excellent manual led me through the assembly process, and it started printing right away....
