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Info, Guides and Tutorials:

The ff. is a collection of threads relevant to some of the more important (non-stickied) topics in Tech Talk. We recommend that you read go through these before making a new thread in case your question has already been addressed (or if it belongs or relates to any of these).

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-[Sharing & Miscellaneous]('Info Thread: Rules, FAQs and Tutorials Inside. (READ THIS BEFORE HITTING THAT NEW THREAD BUTTON!)
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The old list of topics can be found here.

Note on DIY mods
Please remember that It is the end user’s responsibility to see to and to carry out proper implementation their own repairs and modifications. Ultimately the end users hold responsibility for how they implement their own repairs.

<b><u>General Info and Tutorials</u></b><br>
<br>
<b>General Info:</b>
<ul>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“SRK Newbie Saikyo Dojo Arcade Stick FAQ (Read this before asking questions) Dojo Arcade Stick FAQ</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“What Stick/Controller Should I Buy? Read the Guide on Pg 1 Before Posting “What Stick Should I Buy” Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“The New Definitive HDTV Lag FAQ New HDTV Lag FAQ</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“The Sanwa and Seimitsu FAQ Sanwa and Seimitsu FAQ</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Converter Compatibility Thread Compatibility Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Hori Real Arcade Pro FAQ for all versions Real Arcade Pro FAQ for all versions</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“TE Differences (Breakdown in 3rd post) FightStick Differences</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Mad Catz SOULCALIBUR V Arcade FightStick SOUL Edition for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360 Calibur V Arcade FightStick SOUL EDITION</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Hori Real Arcade Pro Premium VLX Template Thread V3/VX Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Official Street Fighter IV FightSticks & FightPad Thread (More on the way!) MadCatz Fightsticks/Fightpads Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Datel’s Arcade Pro Joystick - Xbox 360/PS3/PC Arcade Pro Joystick (Paewang Joytron) X360/PS3/PC</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“2 PCB’s in one stick - Possible? in One Stick</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Are fight boards (aka Hit Boxes) cheating? (Experiments and Guide) FightBoards/HitBoxes Cheating?</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Saulabi thread Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“The IL FAQ/Information thread *Happ now is too grimey to even use Cherry switches* IL FAQ/Information Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“FAQ: Buying Arcade Sticks & Parts in Canada Stick Parts in Canada.</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“MK9 Stick Modding Stick Modding</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href="*The “padhacking” thread* Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“Project Box Controllers: A Guide to Modular Controllers Box Controllers: A Guide to Modular Controllers</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“The “Stickless Arcade Stick” Thread “Stickless” Arcade Stick Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Modding SSF4AE for PC (NO DLC UNLOCKS!) SSFIV AE for PC (NO DLC UNLOCKS)</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“3S:OE Input Lag Testing Input Lag Testing</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“HDE Converter (360 TE to PS3) Converter Thread (360 to PS3)</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“HORI Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom Stick Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 RAP.V</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“The Console Maintance and Repair thread Console Repair Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Injustice: Gods Among Us Battle Edition Arcade Stick Battle Edition (PDP Stick)</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Do wireless 360 and PS3 pads lag? Any reason to stick to a wired PCB?”>Wireless SIXAXIS vs wired Cthulhu PCB</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“Jamma and Arcade Wiring Thread, Cabs, Super Guns, Consolization ect”>JAMMA and Arcade Wiring Thread, Cabs, Super Guns, Consolization, etc.</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“The X-Arcade arcade controllers thread thread.</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Custom ball Tops? Discuss here balltop thread.</a></li><li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Official USFIV/GGXrd/P4U TE2 Thread PS3/PS4 TE2 thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/195974/hrap4-kai-thread”>HRAP 4 Kai Thread</a></li><li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“The Hori PS4 VLX thread PS4 VLX Thread</a></li><li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Hori Real Arcade Pro Thread v1 (OLD THREAD) Please use new thread linked in first post HORI Real Arcade Pro FAQ</a></li><li><a href=“Madcatz Street Fighter V Fightstick Alpha SFV FightStick Alpha</a></li><br>
<br>
</ul>
<b><b>Tutorials:</b></b>
<ul>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank” href=“Dual modding 101 Modding 101</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“The Beginners guide to planning a Mod like a Pro Beginners Guide, How To Mod Like a Pro</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“RJ-45 Multi Console Cthulhu Arcade Stick Tutorial Ver.2 Multi-Console Cthulhu Arcade Stick Tutorial V.2</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Painting the Fightstick (With Krylon or Vinyl Dye) the FightStick (with Krylon or Vinyl Dye)</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Paewang Revolution (Mayflash) Modding Tutorial ver. Laugh [Lots of pictures] Revolution (Mayflash) Modding Tutorial ver. Laugh</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Modding SF4 for PC (No DLC Unlocks!) SFIV PC (No DLC Unlocks)</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“The how to mod your SFIV SE Fightstick FAQ to Mod Your SFIV/TvC/Brawl SE FightStick FAQ</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Light-up on activation button mod tutorial on Activation Button Mod Tutorial</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Making Your Stick Pretty: A Custom Stick Art Guide/Tutorial Your Stick Pretty: A Custom Stick Art Guide/Tutorial</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Streaming and Recording Guide/Research and Recording Guide</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“How to : Add Custom Art to your TE fightstick and swap simple options To: Add Custom Art to Your TE FightStick</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/58443/”>How To: Add Custom Art to Your SE FightStick</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“Modding a Mayflash stick (finished! 1/18/2009) a Mayflash Stick</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Saulabi modding tutorial Modding Tutorial</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Guide: How to put art under clear Seimitsu buttons To Put Art Under Clear Seimitsu Buttons</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Installing an MC Cthulhu and Imp in an Xbox 360 SF4 SE stick an MC Cthulhu in a SFIV SE Stick</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“GUIDE: Sanwa button mod - how to mix and match your sanwa button colors 56k warning Button Mod - Mix And Match Your Colours</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Exar/Exaprize Arcade Stick Modding Tutorial Arcade Stick Modding Tutorial</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href="*The “padhacking” thread* Padhacking Thread</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“Modding the Hori Fighting Stick 3 the Hori Fighting Stick 3</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“How to padhack an 08/09 Madcatz 4716 Common Ground Xbox 360 Pad to Padhack an 08/09 MadCatz 4716 Common Ground X360 Pad</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“How to paint MDF to a mirror finish worklog to Paint MDF to a Mirror Finish</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Honcam Mod (First Tutorial/Mod) with Free and Easy Mod Tutorial Mod (First Tutorial/Mod) With Free and Easy Mod Tutorial</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href="(TUTORIAL) How to mod a Madcatz Fightpad (internal & external mods) to Mod a MadCatz FightPad</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“Modding an Ikan/Naki arcade stick. Is this everything I need? an Ikan/Naki/Dreamgear Stick</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“RJ-45 MC Cthulhu+ IMP+ Xbox 360 Dual Mod Tutorial Diagram MC Cthulhu+ IMP+ Xbox 360 Dual Mod Tutorial Diagram</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“How to: Hand Paint Your Balltops to Hand Paint Your Balltops</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“How to setup your Linksys WRT router for PS3 - Warning lot of pics to Setup Your Linksys WRT Router for PS3</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“MadCatZ PS3 TE FightStick: PC - Xp- vista- win7 32-64bit (read 1st post) PS3 TE FightStick on Win7 32/64-bit</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Hori tekken 6 stick”>Hori Wireless Tekken 6 FS modding</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href=“Hori Tekken 6 Wireless JLF Install Mod/Guide (Pics!) Wireless Tekken 6 JLF installation guide</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Guide for streaming with the Hauppauge HD PVR! Streaming Guide</a></li>
<li><a rel=“nofollow” target=”_blank" href=“Dual Shock 4 PadHack Thread - aka you should padhack the hfc4 pad instead”>Dual Shock 4 Padhacking</a></li><li><a rel=“nofollow” target="_blank" href="How to deactivate DS4 controllers for tournaments on PS4 To Deactivate DUALSHOCK 4 Controllers from a PS4 for Tournaments</a></li></ul>

Parts, Resources & Customs

Parts/Resources:
[LIST]
[][Akihabarashop.jp is now OPEN](’** Akihabarashop.jp is now OPEN **
[
][Greetings from Lizard Lick Amusements!]('DO NOT order from Lizard Lick amusements until further notice! Customer service issues galore
[][e-Tokki.com - the Shop For the Players By the Players]('eTokki.com - The Shop for the Players by the Players
[
][Rollie Electronics]('Rollie Electronics - Rollie Translucent Pushbuttons 24mm or 30mm $1.00 each
[][Paradise Arcade Shop]('Paradise Arcade Shop, LED Joysticks, Buttons, Mods and more
[
][ArcadeShock.com]('ArcadeShock.com: Guilty Gear Buttons, Capcom 30th and Improved Sanwa Silent Stick
[][The Official Cthulhu and ChImp Thread]('The official Cthulhu and ChImp thread - Try our new Dreamcast flavor!
[
][Art’s Arcade Stick Plexiglass Covers/Cases]('Art’s Hobbies Big Update! 1/32" Acrylic, V.S., Pro, Qanba, HRAP V3/VX, Custom Art Dustwashers
[][FocusAttack.com Fighting Game Store](’** Focusattack.com fighting game store **
[
][The Official Qanba Fight Stick Thread]('The Official Qanba Fightstick Thread (New products Coming)
[][Official Sparky Thread]('Official Sparky Thread - Sparky Jr USB
[
][Official ‘Kitty’ Class Board Thread]('Official ‘Kitty’ class boards thread
[][ArcEye/Project Gouken]('Arc-Eye / Project Gouken - ARCEYE2 IS ARRIVING!
[
][ArcEye 2 LEDs]('ArcEye 2 LEDs - The Ultimate LED button mod!
[][MAD CATZ - Combat FightStick: Ultimate Edition Replacement Panel for TE FightSticks!]('MAD CATZ - Combat FightStick: Ultimate Edition Replacement Panel for TE FightSticks!
[
][Project GT-C. Let’s Talk About Circular JLF Restrictors]('Project GT-C. Let’s talk about circular JLF restrictors
[][Project: LLC Steel Panel Replacements (TE, HRAP, DIY)]('Project: LLC Metal Replacement Panels Round 9 Stainless Steel
[
][Want to Buy a Sanwa Flash Replacement? Please Read.]('Spark/SparkCE Optical Joystick Sensor for JLF
[][Project LEO: Sixaxis + Wireless Dual Mod]('Project Leo: Sixaxis + Wireless 360 dual mod
[
][Switchless USB Selector for PS3/X360: IMP]('Switch-less USB selector for PS3+360 “Imp”: Re-Design Underway, Input appreciated
[][Dual Strike PCB]('Dual Strike PCB now with EX Strike PCB - http://www.arcadeforge.de
[
][AXISadapter Thread]('Official AXISdapter Thread: SIXAXIS/DS3 Hacking Made Easy (ONLY PACK A avail)
[][Universal PCB (eventually) Thread]('Universal PCB (eventually) thread
[
][Dual Strike PCB]('Dual Strike PCB now with EX Strike PCB - http://www.arcadeforge.de
[][Laser Cut TE Plexi Not Only For European Fighters - http://wwwarcadeforge.de]('Laser Cut TE Plexi not only for european fighters - http://www.arcadeforge.de
[
][SLG3000 Scanline Generator]('Scanline generator SLG3000
[][The Link: JLF Shaft Redone!]('The Link: The Quick-Disconnect JLF Shaft!
[
][The FGW Converter Thread]('FGW Converter Thread - Roll your own converters
[][Eightarc Premium Tournament Joystick Thread]('Www.eightarc.com premium tournament joystick thread
[
][T-SLG Toodles Scanline Generator]('T-SLG (Toodles Scanline Generator) Authentic retro look from your modern flatscreen
[][HBFS-30 silent buttons]('HBFS-30 New Color Release~All New Arcade Button~Update: 05/10/2014
[
][Razer Arcade Stick Thread]('The Razer Arcade Stick Thread!
[][Hori Fighting Edge]('HORI Fighting EDGE
[
][MadCatz TE2]('The Unoffficial MCZ TE2 for XBox One KI Ed. (Show 'em if you’ve got 'em!)
[][Diode Basics 101]('Diodes basics 101
[/LIST]
Customs:
[LIST]
[
][Official Custom Stick Builders Thread]('Want a custom stick? Come in here! Official custom stick builders thread (Trading Outlet)
[][Kasucodes Custom Arcade Sticks]('Kasucodes Custom Arcade Sticks
[
][RoninWarrior’s Custom Arcade Sticks]('RoninWarriors Custom Arcade sticks
[][Project VOLTECH Arcade Sticks]('Project - VOLTECH Arcade Sticks
[
][Hit Box - The Stickless Arcade Stick]('Hit Box - We so S Tier1!
[/LIST]

Sharing & Misc

Misc:
[LIST]
[][[driver release] Hori FS3 on PC](’[driver release]Hori Fighting Stick 3 on PC
[
][Updated 360 Controller Mac Driver, Hori EX2, MadCatz SFIV Sticks]('Updated 360 controller mac driver, Hori EX2, Mad Catz SFIV Sticks
[][Programmable Stick/Pad Thread]('The Programmable Stick/Pad Thread!
[
][2 PCBs in One Stick Possible?]('2 PCB’s in one stick - Possible?
[][HRAP EX Thread]('Hori Real Arcade Pro EX (360) Thread - Coming to Amazon US in FEB 2009!
[
][MadCatz Fightpad Feedback Thread]('Official Mad Catz FightPad Feedback Thread
[][SRK Toolbar for Firefox]('SRK toolbar for firefox new update (2/14 ver. 2.4.3) FF9 &10 support forums added
[
][Recent Purchases and Good Finds]('Recent Purchases and Good Finds
[][Sticks for Joy - Premium Joysticks for Charity]('Sticks for Joy: Charity Sticks (Pre-order SFJ shirts!)
[
][ALJ - Tournament Maker]('New version of tournament maker software Stick Wiki Project]('Arcade Stick Wiki - Project Start / In Progress
[/LIST]
Sharing
[LIST]
[][The NEW Official Arcade Stick Art Thread]('The NEW Official Arcade Stick Art Thread NO IMAGE QUOTING!
[
][Post Pics of Your SF/Entertainment Setup]('Post pictures of your SF/entertainment setup!
[][The Official Post Your Arcade Cabinet Thread]('The Official Post your Arcade Cabinet Thread!
[
][Namco Stick Appreciation]('Namco Stick Appreciation!
[][Sega Stick Appreciation]('Sega Stick Appreciation Thread!
[
][Konami Stick Appreciation]('Konami Stick Appreciation!
[][Official Arcade Character Art/Movelist Collection]('The Official Arcade Cabinet Character Moves List Collection!
[
][Spill Your (Arcade) Guts]('Spill Your (arcade) Guts!
[][D3Vlicious.com Builder Feature]('D3Vlicious Builder Feature. Issue#4 Soujistiks
[
][6-Button Stick Appreciation Thread]('6-Button Stick Appreciation!
[][Tech Talk Shoot’em Up (Pro)Gear - Shmup hardware thread]('Tech Talk Shoot’em Up (Pro)Gear - arcade parts for bullet dodging
[
][PlayTech Pro Arcade Mod Appreciation thread]('Playtech Pro Arcade Mod Appreciation Thread
[/LIST]

Links

Shops:
[LIST]
[]Akihabara Shop (Japan)
[
]Rollie Electronics (USA)
[]Paradise Arcade Shop (USA)
[
]Gremlin Solutions (UK)
[]ArcadeShock.com (USA)
[
]FocusAttack.com (USA)
[]Starcab (France)
[
]Arcadeshop (Germany)
[]Canadianjoysticks.com (Canada)
[
][Jasen’s Customs]('www.JasensCustoms.com - Panzer Fight Sticks, ADCAP SuperGuns, EZ MODs, and more!
[/LIST]
Online Resources
[LIST]
[]Slagcoin (Highly recommended)
[
]Joystick Vault
[]Seimitsu
[
]Sanwa Denshi
[*]Arcade Stick Wiki
[/LIST]

Old List**:**
The following is our old list of topics/tutorials from before the move to xenforo and as such, the links no longer work. They’re only here while we continue to rebuild the Knowledge-base.

old links

Spoiler

Stickies:

These represent the best that the forum has to offer. Please don’t be offended if your thread is unstuck and listed here. We had a legitimate request for another sticky and decided to go this route instead.

Art’s Arcade Stick Plexiglass Covers
European Plexi Cutting
Tips for improving online connectivity
Installing an MC Cthulhu and Imp in an Xbox 360 SF4 SE stick
The New Definitive HDTV Lag FAQ

General:

Computer Freeware Thread - Recommendations / Reviews!
Recent Purchases and Good Finds
Arcade Stick Stock Availability (Post updates here)
The TE/SE Fighstick Template Thread Categorised by Character/Theme
MadCatZ PS3 TE FightStick: PC - Xp- vista- win7 32-64bit
Post pictures of your SF/entertainment setup!
The New Definitive HDTV Lag FAQ
Converter Compatibility Thread
2 PCB’s in one stick - Possible?
The Sanwa and Seimitsu FAQ
The “padhacking” thread
Look here before asking about what type of stick you should use!
If you want to buy a custom arcade stick…

Tutorials:

Installing a Madcatz 4716 pad and Imp into a PS3 TE Stick
Dual modding 101
Project Box Controllers: A Guide to Modular Controllers
RJ-45 Multi Console Cthulhu Arcade Stick Tutorial Ver.2
RJ-45 MC Cthulhu+ IMP+ Xbox 360 Dual Mod Tutorial Diagram
Adding an Optical ASCII Stick to a Namco Joystick
Honcam Mod (First Tutorial/Mod) with Free and Easy Mod Tutorial
RJ45 Detachable Cables - How To
How to : Add Custom Art to your TE fightstick and swap simple options
How to padhack an 08/09 Madcatz 4716 Common Ground Xbox 360 Pad
Tips for improving online connectivity
DIY sixaxis adapter FULL GUIDE
Installing an MC Cthulhu and Imp in an Xbox 360 SF4 SE stick
The how to mod your SFIV SE Fightstick FAQ
Modding a Saturn Pad for 360 or PS2
HRAP 2 Modding Tutorial
doa4 mod tutorial (photo galore D:)
ArcadeStickMonk?s SFAC Happ Tutorial
Guide: How to put art under clear Seimitsu buttons
Hori Real Arcade Pro FAQ for all versions
DIY: Happ Perfect 360 Joystick on XBOX 360
How to make the Hori FightingStick EX2 work on Windows
Article: Capturing HQ Video

Customs:

The Wood Workers Thread
How to paint MDF to a mirror finish worklog
The “Everything about building your own custom stick thread” thread.
The Official Custom Arcade Sticks Thread
The Official Custom Arcade Sticks Thread II: A New Era of Builders
Building Materials for Custom Sticks - Info Thread
Light-up on activation button mod tutorial
How to solder Guide (PCB edition!)
EPE "Basic Soldering Guide"
Spiffyshoes Solderless A Series Hack
How to make a Wii arcade stick
How to flush mount a Neutrik NAUSB into a wooden case.

Misc:

Ultimate Guide To Holding Japanese Balltop Joysticks!
Universal PCB (eventually) thread
The Stick template/Layout thread
Hori Fighting Stick 3 on PC
Official Sanwa mod thread
The IL FAQ/Information thread
Saulabi thread
MadCatz T.E. FightStick Differences.
http://shoryuken.com/f322/srk-newbie-saikyo-dojo-arcade-stick-faq-read-before-asking-questions-231888/
http://shoryuken.com/f177/faq-buying-sticks-parts-canada-267964/

I was wondering if I could submit my light-up-on-activation button mod tutorial? I think many here would find it useful as it doesn’t require hex inverters (at least not on any of the PCBs I use) or other stuff. Just LEDs, solder, wires and resistors.