update: i modded my drum and here's an update of how responsive the dons are now. still working on the kats, i'll hopefully get them just as perfect really soon!
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[Taiko] Wii Tatacon to USB Converter
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I have no idea how you're hitting those kats, I'm just assuming that you're shifting your finger over and the camera isn't fast enough.Catgirl wrote:
update: i modded my drum and here's an update of how responsive the dons are now. still working on the kats, i'll hopefully get them just as perfect really soon!
Now it's time to figure out how spinners and bouncing works, eh?I'm assuming you're using the guide from above; can I ask how much the mod cost you and where you bought everything from?
oh, it was relax mod so i hit everything as a don c:ToaKarn wrote:
I have no idea how you're hitting those kats, I'm just assuming that you're shifting your finger over and the camera isn't fast enough.Catgirl wrote:
update: i modded my drum and here's an update of how responsive the dons are now. still working on the kats, i'll hopefully get them just as perfect really soon!
I'm assuming you're using the guide from above; can I ask how much the mod cost you and where you bought everything from?
this was mainly just to show how responsive the drum itself was. i haven't modified any of the sensors for the rims yet. well i did, but i screwed them up so i reverted back to normal and i'll try them again tomorrow.
i used the exact guide you linked. the cork things cost me $7.99 for three + shipping, i managed to get some scrap rubber for free at home depot, and the rest of my shopping was buying a mini hole punch and some tape which probably cost me $3 total. it wasn't too bad at all, and the mod itself probably took me 2 hours. filling all of the holes with rubber takes more time than you'd think, plus i didn't really know exactly what i was doing.
just a warning, if you mod like this, you can't overlap the left and right side rim sensors with the rubber or both sides will be treated the same which can cause some problems. i also noticed there's a spot right in the middle of my drum that hits both dons at the same time, but that's super minor.
once i can perfect the sensors on the rims i'll update and let you know how it goes c:
Didn't know Relax did that, the description isn't very specific.Catgirl wrote:
i used the exact guide you linked. the cork things cost me $7.99 for three + shipping, i managed to get some scrap rubber for free at home depot, and the rest of my shopping was buying a mini hole punch and some tape which probably cost me $3 total. it wasn't too bad at all, and the mod itself probably took me 2 hours. filling all of the holes with rubber takes more time than you'd think, plus i didn't really know exactly what i was doing.
just a warning, if you mod like this, you can't overlap the left and right side rim sensors with the rubber or both sides will be treated the same which can cause some problems. i also noticed there's a spot right in the middle of my drum that hits both dons at the same time, but that's super minor.
once i can perfect the sensors on the rims i'll update and let you know how it goes c:
Look forward to the update!
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My drum has the same mods as the neogaf post - I made the mistake of covering everything with rubber and I often hit kats and dons at the same time which was a huge pain. I've since taken it apart again and left gaps around the edges and it's much better. Also remember to leave gaps for the kats too! I'm still double hitting some kats when I shouldn't be, I'll take it apart and fix it for good soon...
Is this still available for purchase? I am really interested in getting one.
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Yep! I have tons in stock, click here or the link in the first post.
I had another question; about how long does it take to ship to the US?
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About 1.5 weeks seems standard - express post unfortunately adds about $20 to the cost.
If you're unlucky it can take up to 3 weeks, but post to the US seems fairly consistent.
If you're unlucky it can take up to 3 weeks, but post to the US seems fairly consistent.
So I have kind of a weird setup. Basically none of my laptops/tablets are able to handle Osu efficiently, & I can't play near my PC. So my only choice is to connect my PC from 10 meters away to the big screen TV using hdmi & usb extension cables. I run the game at 720p to prevent screen tearing, & the speaker is in the same room so the sound is fine.
But then the input lag from the tatacon is quite noticeable during high bpm songs, due to the long distant usb cord. I can still hit the notes if I focus on the beats, but the Don/Kat sounds are really distracting because they play a bit late after the hit.
Do you guys have any ideas how to reduce the latency? I did some googling & some people suggest using a USB hub, but I'm not sure if that's gonna make a different
But then the input lag from the tatacon is quite noticeable during high bpm songs, due to the long distant usb cord. I can still hit the notes if I focus on the beats, but the Don/Kat sounds are really distracting because they play a bit late after the hit.
Do you guys have any ideas how to reduce the latency? I did some googling & some people suggest using a USB hub, but I'm not sure if that's gonna make a different
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Due to the nature of USB, it either works or it doesn't - there is no extra latency from a long USB cable (technically 30 nanoseconds, but that's about 100,000 times shorter than you can notice).
Is the audio coming through HDMI too? Some TVs can have atrocious input lag, and if it's handling the audio too it could explain it. If it's the audio, you may have to run a 3.5mm cable along with the rest
If that fails, try and look at the lights on the converter - see if they're also lagging. It could be the controller isn't sensitive enough and only registers a hit some time after you actually make it. I think this is unlikely as even bad controllers register hits on time, you just have to hit them really hard.
Good luck!
Is the audio coming through HDMI too? Some TVs can have atrocious input lag, and if it's handling the audio too it could explain it. If it's the audio, you may have to run a 3.5mm cable along with the rest
If that fails, try and look at the lights on the converter - see if they're also lagging. It could be the controller isn't sensitive enough and only registers a hit some time after you actually make it. I think this is unlikely as even bad controllers register hits on time, you just have to hit them really hard.
Good luck!
Nvm, after configuring the universal offset in Osu to -60, the hitsound is on point now 
The only problem left is modding my tatacon for better sensitivity...
The only problem left is modding my tatacon for better sensitivity...
Adapter came in today, works great!
10/10 would recommend
ps ty for mentos
10/10 would recommend
ps ty for mentos
Hi. Can I pay you now but do not ship it to me now?
I'm going to another country for at least 1 month. But I really want your USB. :p
I'm going to another country for at least 1 month. But I really want your USB. :p
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No worries! Just leave a note on the payment info to let me know when to ship it out.JuanWarrior wrote:
Hi. Can I pay you now but do not ship it to me now?
I'm going to another country for at least 1 month. But I really want your USB. :p
Hello, I already purchase it. I'm not leaving after all lmao.montymintypie wrote:
No worries! Just leave a note on the payment info to let me know when to ship it out.JuanWarrior wrote:
Hi. Can I pay you now but do not ship it to me now?
I'm going to another country for at least 1 month. But I really want your USB. :p
You can ship it.
Thanks
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在这里买。我全球范围内提供！Replicax wrote:
要去哪裡買? 我是Taiwan 人
Hope that came out alright, Google Translate and all...
Aye I think this is a sweet Idea. I am kindo late to the Taiko segment of Osu, However my sister recently got this great interest in it and would like to play with the drum set. I was wondering what I should do about it because after a ton of research it seems that the default wii drum is bad. Do I absolutely have to Mod the drum or can I buy one that works good right away? After I figure what I will do about the drum, I would love to buy one of these converters to fix the lag problem!
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I would definitely say the default wii drum 100% needs modding. That being said, there are 2 other options:
Hori drum. Practically arcade spec. $270. Somewhat overkill..
$30 Chinese knockoff drum. Feels funny to play on since they use real buttons instead of capacitive sensors, but without mods it plays better than the official drum without mods.
If you mod the official drum it's the best value for money, but if you don't want to mod anything I think the knockoff wins.
Hori drum. Practically arcade spec. $270. Somewhat overkill..
$30 Chinese knockoff drum. Feels funny to play on since they use real buttons instead of capacitive sensors, but without mods it plays better than the official drum without mods.
If you mod the official drum it's the best value for money, but if you don't want to mod anything I think the knockoff wins.
Yeeees I see, well I will more than likely be going for the mod-route then. I see the official Taiko Drum for like $50 bucks on amazon, so I figure it will be okay. I look forward to trying everything out!
Thank you for the quick response omg.
Thank you for the quick response omg.
What do you mean by modding the official drum? What are its shortcomings? Is there a guide anywhere on what you can do to make it better?
Edit: Actually, I just saw that GMMAwesome posted one just 2 pages ago: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... tcount=117
Also, thank you for all your hard work on making and distributing this converter!
Edit: Actually, I just saw that GMMAwesome posted one just 2 pages ago: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... tcount=117
Also, thank you for all your hard work on making and distributing this converter!
If I buy a Wii tatacon drum or wii U tatacon are they both compatible with osu? Also if I use a wii tatacon u to usb converter do I bypass owning a wii console or wii U console entirely?
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I can't remember off the top of my head but I'm pretty sure the Wii U drums also connect via the Nunchuck connector. If this is the case, it will work fine with my converter! You don't need a wii at all 
how long would it take to ship to Korea?
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Never sent one there! It could be as fast as 1 week, Korea is quite closecaptainblund wrote:
how long would it take to ship to Korea?
You are in Japan?
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Nope, I am based in Australia. Closer than America 
Is it possible for shipping to Korea to be cheaper than normal?
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Because the converter is small, I get away with pretending it's a "Large letter". Because of this, cost saving of sending to Korea is only 60 centscaptainblund wrote:
Is it possible for shipping to Korea to be cheaper than normal?
PM me if you're still interested I have sent a Pm.
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I'm not sure I understand the questionfanhoho wrote:
Is it just a converter?
It does not come with a drum, if that's what you're asking?Actually you answered what I was trying to askmontymintypie wrote:
I'm not sure I understand the questionfanhoho wrote:
Is it just a converter?
I wonder if there is a set of drum in it.
So... it is just a converter...
Nevermind... I checked out a set of tatacon online
Everything are so expensive...
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Yes, the drums are not cheapfanhoho wrote:
Everything are so expensive...
I am currently prototyping a "basic" version of the converter. It may be $15 instead of $25. I'm not sure if I can make it work. Shall see...
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My prototypes arrived - due to differences in the USB and Nunchuck connector, they do not work. Oh well :\montymintypie wrote:
I am currently prototyping a "basic" version of the converter. It may be $15 instead of $25. I'm not sure if I can make it work. Shall see...
Having remembered this is a thing, I'm highly considering picking one of these up once I have the funds to afford getting a wii drum. Possibly after the holidays depending on circumstances. Would be something great to play around with when I'm not up for really hard songs.
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Email notifications froze again, sorry for the delay.Jism wrote:
Will I need a wii controller for this?
No Wii controller required! The controller plugs directly into the converter as though it were a wiimote.