Hello once again everyone.... It's been a couple of months since I've posted anything here, and I apologize. I've been trying to "lay low" lately, for numerous reasons, but today I'm coming out of hiding to share something with everyone; the "Mega Pedal".
After by buddy Nick stomped his kick-pedal in half, and scoured the internet for solutions, he found a website that manufactures and sells the Mega Pedal. Since Nick is the star drummer in our "band" any time we have a "Rockband-and-adult-beverage party", he's constantly playing MY drums. I ordered the Mega Pedal as a preventative measure, due to his over-zealous kick-pedal-snapping foot stomping. (The more beverages he consumes the more "Mc Stompy" he becomes.)
So, what the H-E-double-hockey-sticks is the Mega Pedal? It's a 3/16" piece of aircraft grade aluminum that has been cut to the exact size and shape of the Rockband drum kit foot pedal. If you're lucky enough to have NOT broken your foot pedal yet, installing the Mega Pedal will reinforce it to prevent breakage. If you've already snapped your foot pedal in half, the Mega Pedal will act as a repair kit and save you from spending $79.99 on a replacement drum kit. (Since all of the Rockband drum kits are nearly identical, the Mega Pedal will work on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 & PlayStation 3 foot pedals.)
As of right now, the Mega Pedal comes in three different "flavors":
- Mega Plate Pedal Repair Kit - $12.95 +shipping
(3/16" aircraft grade aluminum - "diamond plate" pattern - used to repair or reinforce the foot pedal)
- Billet Mega Pedal - $18.99 +shipping
(3/16" aircraft grade aluminum - "Billet" pattern - used to repair or reinforce the foot pedal)
- Complete Billet Mega Pedal - $29.95 +shipping
(Complete replacement pedal piece. Machined from a solid block of 6061 T6 billet aluminum.)
I ordered the pedal on March 13th and it arrived yesterday, the 17th, so I was extremely pleased with the quick processing / shipment.
When I got the Billet Mega Pedal home I immediately gathered up all of the tools I'd need to install it.
- Cordless Drill
- 1/8" drill bit
Drill & bit were used to make 7 guide holes for the attachment screws.
NOTE: These are not required since it comes with 7 self tapping screws. I drilled guide holes to make sure I inserted the screws as straight as possible.
- Tack Hammer
- Center Punch
Hammer & Punch used to tap the hinge pin out of the foot pedal.
- Phillips head screwdriver
I strongly advise AGAINST using a powered screwdriver or drill to drive the screws into the foot pedal. The plastic is soft and the screws are extremely likely to 'strip' it. If this happens the screws will not hold.
- Super Glue or Modeling Glue
NOTE: Glue is not required; however, it will ensure that the Mega Pedal doesn't slip out of place while drilling guide holes or driving the self tapping screws. Gluing the Mega Pedal in place will also create a stronger bond. (I did not use glue in my installation.)
INSTALLATION:
Rockband Foot Pedal & Billet Mega Pedal Before Installation
STEP 1: Remove the Hinge Pin
Using a hammer, along with a punch or thin screwdriver, gently tap the hinge pin out of the foot pedal.
Once the foot pedal is removed from the base you're ready for the next step.
NOTE: You do not need to fully remove the pin from the foot pedal. When the pin has passed far enough through, 85-90%, you should be able to angle the pedal and remove it from the base.
STEP 2: Glue the Mega Pedal in place.
Using Super Glue or Modeling Glue adhere the Mega Pedal to the kick pedal. Be sure to align the toe portion of the Mega Pedal with the toe portion of the kick pedal.
NOTE: Aligning the Mega Pedal at the "toe" end of the kick pedal is crucial. If you have too much of the mega pedal hanging over the heel section, you'll run into problems reassembling the kick pedal and / or hinder its range of movement. Also, you do not need to glue the pedal in place; however, the manufacturer recommends this step. (I skipped this step and merely aligned the pieces, clamped them together securely, and drilled the guide holes.)
STEP 3: Drill the guide holes.
Once the glue has dried, use a 1/8" drill bit to create 7 guide holes from screw installation; this is prevent the screws from going in crooked.
NOTE: You do not have to drill guide holes because the Mega Pedal comes with 7 self tapping screws. I drilled guide holes to eliminate user error and be absolutely sure the screws would not be inserted at an angle.
STEP 4: Install the 7 supplied screws.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, SLOWLY insert the supplied screws until they're snug.
NOTE: DO NOT use a power screwdriver, drill with screwdriver attachment, etc. Over tightening the screws will strip the plastic and the screws will not hold; you may end up having to purchase a new foot pedal if you ruin yours!
Billet Mega Pedal attached to Foot Pedal
STEP 5: Reassemble the foot pedal.
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Reposition the pedal into the kick pedal base. Check to be sure that the spring and the orange plastic guide have been slid into position / aligned properly.
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Again, using a hammer, gently tap the hinge pin back into the foot pedal.
NOTE: Be sure the pin is aligned through the entire reinsertion process. There are several kick pedal variations. Some, like mine, do not have a solid piece of plastic to slide through and can easily be snapped if misaligned.
Final Assembly of Foot Pedal
The entire installation process only took me 30 minutes. If using super glue or modeling glue to adhere the Mega Pedal to the foot pedal, you'll have to wait until the glue is completely dry before drilling guide holes or inserting the screws.
The only big complaint I have regarding the Mega Pedal is that the pedal sent to me isn't as smooth and polished as it was advertised on their site. Mine has very visible swirls and appears a bit dull.
If you're asking the question "is it worth the money?".... The answer is a resounding YES!
If you're interested in picking one of these bad-boys up, click HERE!
OVERALL: 4/5 stars!
- Jay
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