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Buying A 'Cheap' Taiko Drum (review-ish)

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Swerro
This post is meant for people that wonder whether they should buy a taiko drum and for what price.

A month ago I bought a cheap wii taiko drum for $35 on ebay ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/Taiko-No-Tatsuj ... xyn~pR29U5 )
It was shipped from China and I was afraid it was some cheap crap that works badly and only lasts for a few weeks.
But untill now, it has been working very decent for me.

I played Muzukashii / Oni taiko maps, so this information might not be suitable for 4.5*+ maps.
- I experience no input lag (it's connected by bluetooth)
- The hit detection is fine (just make sure you hit the drum correctly and from the correct angle)
- I had no problem at all with this taiko drum.

So if you're wonder if buying this $35 taiko drum is worth it - Yes.

I also made a quick tutorial on how to install the taiko drum with bluetooth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnYlCJe3ikc
Or you can use a nunchuck(tatacon drum) to USB converter, made by montymintypie t/258400

Edit1: As OnosakiHito mentioned, it's very loud. There might be a slight input lag actually, but nothing too concerning, I use a negative offset, somewhere between -15 and -30
OnosakiHito
Having some input from other tatacon players is always nice. I am having the pre-version of yours. It is very loud, though.
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Swerro
Update: It broke after bringing it with me in a bag full of other stuff (I was too careless) the left middle doesn't register hits anymore.

Don't make the same mistake as me ;p
pack it in a box or something if you're bringing it with you
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Swerro
Update 2:

I came across this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjd39bGioPs
and wanted to try this out to fix my problem.

It appears the soldering with the wires was done really poor, and a wire came loose. If yours is broke too, try to open up your taiko (see video) and check if the wires are still connected and if the detection plates are looking good.

Fixed the wire and it's good to go again.
OnosakiHito
Yeah, have to be cautious. It's plastic after all. Mine never broke tho, it's thick anyway. Heh
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