One thing to note. The layout should be centered in 6 button form and not 8. This isn’t a 6 button vs 8 button thing. It’s a comfort thing. It’s OK for 4p and 4k to stick out a little to the right if it means more room on the joystick side.
@NENDO This is the spacing as it currently is on our box. It is centered based on the 6 button layout. It sounded like that was a suggestion but since that is how our box already is I was just confused. I just want to get your clarification. Thanks.
Can you accommodate a hitbox layout with 24mm?
What are the dimensions?
How far along are you guys on the flush mount options? Is there a current countersunk option?
edit: It’s a little late… I thought you were the Sales Rep.
Thank you for the response. Yes, I saw the pictures and I have read through this thread. As I don’t know what your manufacturing/ordering process is like nor do I know what volumes you are dealing with with I cannot just guess at how feasible that is.
Can you cut a new template?
What about my other questions?
I did look into getting custom one-off case made by another seller in the past, the various R&D costs didn’t make it economically feasible.
From most metal shops, just making a new pattern for a CNC machine cost too much money for a one-off.
It looks like their designs are modular enough to accommodate most Joystick layouts, but the Hitbox layout is another thing entirely.
The Joystick mount just gets in the way. I would hate to cut into a existing base just to make a hitbox layout fit and ruin that power coated finish.
The size? From the following post Metal Modular Cases on eBay
I can take a guess using the onscreen ruler and say the top panel is approx 14 by 8, which is very close to standard size for an averaged-sized arcade stick.
Probably very similar to Jasen Hick’s Version 1 Gen 1 Panzer Arcade stick with maybe more options due to it’s modular nature. Without knowing how the gauge of the sheet metal they used, I willing to guess it’s very similar to weight. I think Jasen used 16 gauge steel for his Panzer sticks. Maybe Allfightsticks’ cases are a bit heavier due to it’s multiple pieces and modular nature, but that be a guess on my part.
We are working on accommodating a Hit Box™ style layout. Our initial thoughts were that it would hit the joystick mounts as well, but after overlaying the layout I was surprised to see it makes it just under. The support layer of the case continues to evolve to allow more button layouts. The most recent addition being UMK. We are hoping the next version will be stickless compatible as well.
The case dimensions of this current model are approximately 14.5" by 8.5" and the weight can vary depending on what combinations of metal and acrylic you choose. An all metal version of the box is just under 9 pounds. All the top and bottom panels are available in steel or acrylic so you can significantly reduce the weight if you want to.
We are currently working on various flush mount options as lots of people have asked about that. No eta on those at this time but we will have multiple fastener options in the future.
This is a stickless layout overlaid on our most recent UMK compatible support layer.
Wow, that sure is close. I thought the directional buttons might hit the posts too but there is plenty of room. I thought about buying one and throwing it on a mill to cut out the new template but I’m worried I would mess up the finish. Please do keep us up to date, this looks very doable so I have my hopes up. If you have a solution before hitbox arcade has the ps4 version in stock then I’ll buy one.
There a lot of ways to do flush mounting, captive nuts, countersunk screws, bezel, etc.
I’m sure it was mentioned but what colors are available? Can your powder coater do any of the candies?
Great work! Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with. Thanks for answering my questions.