Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) Sensor Channel Mod

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Update 9/14/21: Raised the top bracket's fins by 2mm for those with worn sensors. I wasn't *Happy* with the sensor channels sold by *3rd Mix* parties, so I decided to make my own! **What makes this design *Brilliant 2U*?** + Raised arrow panel replaces the need for the metal 'L' bracket + Pressure bar is ribbed for increase sensitivity (*wink*) + Reduced sensor wear + Top pressure bar is off-centered to match the 'L' bracket and increase overall sensitivity + Toe-tap sensitive arrows even with my 20 year old sensors! **Steps to *Do It Right*!** 1. *Get Up'N Move* the old sensor channel from the metal frame. Spray some WD-40 on the old black tape to make it easier to remove with a razer blade. Make sure to use mineral spirits to remove any remaining WD-40/tape residue. 2. Use 0.75 - 1inch double sided carpet tape to attach the new brackets. My local hardware store only had 1.75inch tape, but it was pretty easy to cut with a razer blade. 3. ***Optional:*** Add some craft store felt to the top of the bracket to reduce the wear on the arrow decal ***Make it Better*** The bottom sensor can be printed out of any hard material (ABS/PLA), but I strongly recommend printing the top out of something flexible like TPU.</span> **Note:** There are many arrow variations out there. If the top is contacting the frame or the sensors aren't responding, you can place one of the raiser UNDER the sensor to lift it up (ABS/PLA). **Note:** The non-routed bracketed mod is used for stock panels that aren't flush. The bracketless option *should* work for all flush mods. **Note:** It's recommended to print the gap fillers if using routed panels with this mod so the arrow doesn't stick: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4886181