Crafty gamer builds PS2 Guitar Hero axe from scratch

Itching for anything Guitar Hero-related to tide your over until the third iteration hits? If you just so happen to have two unwanted PS1 controllers, a whammy bar, a few screws, a motion sensor, some wood (or similar), cutting instruments, and whole slew of other random tools (seriously, it's a lengthy list), you've got a tremendous challenge ahead. An admittedly stouthearted and presumably resolute individual managed to not only create a fully-functional PS2 Guitar Hero controller from a fairly impressive list of scrap parts, but he actually took the time to assemble a how-to guide for anyone else with enough knowledge and vacation time to do the same. Put simply, this DIY endeavor ranks pretty high up there on the complexity meter, but if you think you've got what it takes, let this be the dare that gets you started. Check out the video of the axe in action after the break.

[Via HackNMod, thanks Joe]

[Joe @ Jul 30th 2007 8:17AM]

Dude, buy a GH guitar, scrap it for parts, make yourself a new case. Life would be better.

[Ebzy @ Jul 30th 2007 8:20AM]

Joe my friend, you lack soul

[Charlie @ Jul 30th 2007 8:25AM]

Just putting it out there, had this idea about a month ago after I played the guitar hero game. Wonder if someone could mod something like this (s190.photobucket.com/albums/z313/axe-aholic/?action=view¤t=caxe2.jpg).. although im sure its on the books for a Mark-IV version of this game.

[Charlie @ Jul 30th 2007 8:28AM]

sorry** add http://.. etc etc

[Grant @ Jul 30th 2007 8:28AM]

looks like there would be a pretty steep learning curve with the motion sensor.
but it's def cool.