Metal Pad Precautions/Checklist


Steps that should be taken after purchasing your metal pad.

1. Make sure that you have all attached feet. If any are missing, contact your retailer and demand replacements.
2. Hook up the pad and test each button with your hand to make sure they are operable. If not, check wiring.
3. Tape any and all loose wires on the underside of the pad to the surface to prevent dangling and possible catching on pad feet.



4. If playing on carpet, aquire a piece of plywood at least a half inch thick, with dimensions between 34 and 37 inches square. It is highly recommended that you do not play on carpet even for awhile, as irreversable bending of metal parts may occur.

5. Tighten all feet. UPDATE - DO NOT TIGHTEN THE FEET THAT CONTAIN WIRING (Center of each pad). THESE SCREWS MUST BE KEPT AS LOOSE AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL CIRCUITS


The Center screw for each pad protrudes into the body farther than other screws, and is completely exposed to the copper interlace circuit. In times of persistent use this screw can actually burrow into the circuit ...


This can raise the point in the middle of the pad to an even more prone to damage bump, right at the weakest point in the pad. This is the most likely cause of premature breaking/foil wear.



To prevent this, keep the screws in the middle of each pad (the ones with the wires coming out of them) as loose as possible. Removing the screw altogether and securing the feet with glue would be the most sure fire way of preventing damage to the circuit.



6. Loosen all body screws. Place the pad on your surface (Hardwood or plywood) and tighten all top screws, and then all bottom screws. This should ensure that the all feet are in contact with the floor when playing.
7. Try it out, have fun.

Things to keep in mind:

1. Keep the pad clean, and prevent anything from falling/spilling in the cracks.
2. The screws must be retightened regularly. Check them periodically (if not daily) for any looseness and adjust as necessary.
3. If your pad fails: Don't panic. It's likely repairable.

See "The Essential MyMyBoX Pad Modification" for more details
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