Reddit reviews uxcell 10pcs Momentary Tact Tactile Push Button Switch 12x12x12mm 4 Pin w Cap
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Product Name : Momentary Tactile Switch;Action Type : MomentaryDimension : 12 x 12 x 12mm / 0.47" x 0.47" x 0.47" (L*W*H);Button Diameter : 11mm / 0.43"Pin Pitch : 13 x 5mm/ 0.51" x 0.2" (L*W);Pin Length : 4mm / 0.16"Material : Plastic, Metal, Electric Parts;Main Color : BlackNet Weight : 14g;Package Content : 10 x Momentary Tactile Switch
Everything but the tact buttons is simple. You just buy the parts and plop them in.
The tact button requires a bit more and is the only mod you can mess up. I recommend using a controller with some life on it so you don't worry about scratching it up or w/e. You will appreciate that when your hands are shaking soldering it.
Here is the best tutorial I was able to find and the one I used. I am a visual learner. I was a beginner and my mod came out pretty near perfect. I did have to redo my solder points after getting some practice. Also, I should have cut larger holes for my tact buttons from the beginning, it would have saved me doing more shaving to make the button work correct after it was all put together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1TwxXyu_xU
Note that during the video he is using a slightly older board but the idea is exactly the same.
If you want to add buttons I highly highly suggest a remap board shown in the video above found here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLAYSTATION-4-PS4-DualShock4-DS4-Remap-Board-Install-Hard-Remap-Buttons-Like-XO-/301481981148
That board allows you to add buttons without messing up your actual motherboard and you can use the buttons on the front still.
Also, practice with a soldering gun first, which brings me to the list of stuff you need:
soldering gun
hot glue gun
small screw drivers
exacto knife
buttons
button covers
Almost forgot, get tactile buttons with covers from amazon, but these specific ones work in all 4 directions which means you have to cut enough of your controller out to make them push down in all directions (aka better on the flat or farther down the controller so it doesnt hit the sharp edge)
http://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Momentary-Tactile-Button-12x12x12mm/dp/B008DGAEEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1451522482&sr=1-1&keywords=uxcell+10pcs+Momentary+Tact+Tactile+Push+Button+Switch+12x12x12mm+4+Pin+w+Cap