Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I realized a mod for the PCY60 in order to obtain the choke feature of
the stereo cymbals.
( http://tinyurl.com/btsmj )

[ All photos are in : Photo Albums > misc pics > PCY60 mod ]

I used as a switch the "photo snap" switch from an old broken Creative
PC-Cam 300, but I think it's very similar to a button switch of a
gamepad. It closes the circuit as it's pressed down.
( http://tinyurl.com/7quc2 )
As the switch it's so small, I added a circular metallic "touch-pad"
so I can press any point in this cirular area and then the disc
presses down the switch. 
It's cabled to a little mono jack that I put in that little hole at
the top of the cymbal.
( http://tinyurl.com/csprh )
Using a Y cable to connect the two wires (cymbal on the L, new switch
on the R), it works very well for choking.
The only issue I still had to fix it's that I obtain a rim shot with a
very strong stroke. This can be fixed with a better positioning of the
pad, as it closes accidentally with the strong shot.

Bye =)

Loris