

I added a matching 3d printed dpad back to compensate for the height differences between it and the buttons. I've updated the case so it has more support and the dpad should work better out of the box.

If you follow my initial method using an Arduino for the kick pedal, it needs power and in the interest of time I’m using a separate power cable.Having the mechanical drum pedal makes playing so much cooler.

Even with the Alesis Nitro it totaled around $500, around half of the wired legacy accessory adapter on eBay! In total this cost me $150-200 to make in hardware. This guide is non-destructive and can be completely reversed if you want to sell your plastic instruments for retirement money in a couple decades. My one concern was having to potentially modify the now relatively hard to find RB4 drum kit, or worse break it entirely as part of the process. Thanks to Mr DONINATOR on Youtube who made a video detailing his similar project that inspired this. Hope this guide comes in handy to someone, keep on rocking!Īfter hearing a popular podcast host mention his concern about his wired USB legacy adapter dying, I went looking for a DIY solution to hooking up a better/custom eKit to RB.

Since Harmonix doesn't seem like they're going to produce any more RB hardware and tearing them apart is inherently risky, I would recommend you go that route. 2023 Update - I was made aware that Roll Limitless now supports Xbox instruments.
