The Official Custom Arcade Sticks Thread

[taiji]

noob question here:

is it possible to replace the buttons in the agetec ? (ie. different color jpn buttons)

[System_1]

NEWBIE Q!

where do you get your supplies? and wiring and stuff? can i make a custom one from a crappy pelican one?

[Mulligan]

*Originally posted by Rei *
**Just a note on the lexan. I live in Los Angeles, and I happened to go to two different Home Depots that were about 3 miles apart. Just between the two different stores there was a 2 dollar difference per ft.

Did some more research, and it looks like prices on Lexan vary quite sharply from place to place.

Buyer beware. **

is lake balboa in the sanfernando valley (im assuming it is) neway if u do live in the valley can u tell me which place had the cheapest lexan prices??

[Dc1]

Need some opinons

*Originally posted by Hayabusa *
**I used to own a suh-weet 2P X-arcade stick for my PC/PS2. It was modded big time with all Happ Comp. buttons and stick. It had light up buttons and a new template covered in lexan. To save space, I sold it and bought an X-arcade 1P unit for my Xbox/PS2/PC. I upgraded all the goodies to Happ, but for some reason I friggin hate it. I hate the design and do not feel like modding it further.

I do not understand why, but I cannot do anything properly with this new stick on my Xbox. Moves like fireballs NEVER seem to be reliable and do not get me started on Supers or combos. I have read that there is a known latency problem with the Xbox X-Arc adapter. I am hoping that is it, but I have a serious interest in a MAS Systems instead with a P360.

If you own a MAS or have used a P360 please tell me what you think about it. It just seems that it would be more “accurate” without having switches and would more resemble the digital reliablity. (optical sensors) **

can you tell me how you modded your x-arcade, can i change the joystick out for a competition one , I keep asking this question but no one’s answering

[System_1]

x-arcade

yeah, you can replace the joystick in the X-arcade with a competition. you can also replace the buttons, and since they used quick disconnects it’s fairly easy to do. It does get to be a little difficult to get your fingers between some of the buttons to loosen or tighten them, but it’s not too bad. Also their wiring is really messy (at least in mine) so I would suggest only removing one thing at a time and keeping the switches attached to the wires until you’re ready to replace them (if you decide to swap switches too), also I marked the 4 switches for the joystick with a pencil so I could remember where they should be on the new stick.

On another note… the only downside to getting my custom stick done right now is that there is NO PLACE in my town that carries .187 disconnects for .22 guage wire. they carry the .270 for .22’s and .187 for .16 but not what I need. Hell, I spent one whole day going to Lowe’s, Home Depot, Radio Shack, etc.

[Dc1]

x-arcade

*Originally posted by Eradicus *
**yeah, you can replace the joystick in the X-arcade with a competition. you can also replace the buttons, and since they used quick disconnects it’s fairly easy to do. It does get to be a little difficult to get your fingers between some of the buttons to loosen or tighten them, but it’s not too bad. Also their wiring is really messy (at least in mine) so I would suggest only removing one thing at a time and keeping the switches attached to the wires until you’re ready to replace them (if you decide to swap switches too), also I marked the 4 switches for the joystick with a pencil so I could remember where they should be on the new stick.

On another note… the only downside to getting my custom stick done right now is that there is NO PLACE in my town that carries .187 disconnects for .22 guage wire. they carry the .270 for .22’s and .187 for .16 but not what I need. Hell, I spent one whole day going to Lowe’s, Home Depot, Radio Shack, etc. **

thank you for replying , I think I will only switch out the joystick because I think the button are pretty good on the x arcade

also what’s a quick disconnect ? is that somthing to do with the button cause I don’t need to mess with that ,

but anyway thanks for replying

[Rei]

*Originally posted by Mulligan *
**

is lake balboa in the sanfernando valley (im assuming it is) neway if u do live in the valley can u tell me which place had the cheapest lexan prices?? **

Yes, Lake Balboa is north of Encino, West of Van Nuys and East of Reseda. The cheapest that I found was at the Van Nuys Home Depot on the corner of Roscoe and Balboa. I haven’t checked the entire valley out, but I have checked around the North Hollywood - > Van Nuys area.

[System_1]

LEXAN PRICES…

ok… i think LEXAN is cheap… 2.00 for a 9 x 13 sheet… i dunno what is cheap to ya’lls, but who cares… it’s worth EVERY PENNY BROKE ASS BITCHES!! lol I’LL BUY YOU A SHEET… JUS PAY ME INTEREST WHEN YOU CAN :bluu: UNLESS YOU WANNA USE SHIT THAT’LL crack… i suggest putting all your arcade money aside and BY LEXAN…

you can thank me for starting the LEXAN craze…

WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN YOU ADDICTED TO?? :eek:

(i jus liek them faces… :rolleyes: )

[System_1]

Help needed

Can anyone give me a step by step link on how to hack a mad catz psx dual force controller (the ones that come in various transparent colors) using a p360? Can I just follow the normal psx controller hack or is mad catz different? I’ve looked through this thread several times but iam still confused.

thanx

[Vinnyman]

Help needed

*Originally posted by One Eyed King *
**Can anyone give me a step by step link on how to hack a mad catz psx dual force controller (the ones that come in various transparent colors) using a p360? Can I just follow the normal psx controller hack or is mad catz different? I’ve looked through this thread several times but iam still confused.

thanx **

the only controllers that will work with a P360’s is the PS1 DualShock SONY BRAND (white)…and supposely, the psx1000<-----never seen these before…iirc, the mad catz psx DF isn’t compatible with P360’s cuz i tried that already…NEVER use any PS2 controllers for P360’s.

no in regards on hacking it, yes, it’s exactly same…the only difference is finding the +5v for the P360 itself. assuming that you will use the PS1 DS, simply solder the red wire from the P360 to the soldering point on the PCB pad where the red wire from the PS1 DS meets (match the red wire from the P360’s to the red wire from the controller)…here’s the link.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jdpyle1/controls_playstation.htm

you should find your answer toward the bottom of this page.

[FragMasterGen]

fuck, sony ps1 controllers are a bitch to solder on, did ya’l drill wholes and put the wire throught the whole right next to the contact point?

and how thick is the lexan from home depot?

[Mulligan]

*Originally posted by Rei *
**
Yes, Lake Balboa is north of Encino, West of Van Nuys and East of Reseda. The cheapest that I found was at the Van Nuys Home Depot on the corner of Roscoe and Balboa. I haven’t checked the entire valley out, but I have checked around the North Hollywood - > Van Nuys area. **

thx

also about lexan how thick a pice should we get?? cause when i went to home depot they were pretty thick but i dont remember the exact measurement

[Rei]

It depends on your taste. Remember, the overlay on the mASS sticks is just lamination, and even that holds up (for a while at least). I go with as thin as possible. Go to an arcade and check out the thickness on the sheets there and pick one that you like. Then measure the depth/thickness.

[System_1]

Re: Help needed

*Originally posted by Vinnyman *
**
the only controllers that will work with a P360’s is the PS1 DualShock SONY BRAND (white)…and supposely, the psx1000<-----never seen these before…iirc, the mad catz psx DF isn’t compatible with P360’s cuz i tried that already…NEVER use any PS2 controllers for P360’s.

no in regards on hacking it, yes, it’s exactly same…the only difference is finding the +5v for the P360 itself. assuming that you will use the PS1 DS, simply solder the red wire from the P360 to the soldering point on the PCB pad where the red wire from the PS1 DS meets (match the red wire from the P360’s to the red wire from the controller)…here’s the link.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jdpyle1/controls_playstation.htm

you should find your answer toward the bottom of this page. **

The psx1000 does work:D
Use the solder point on the right side right next to the block glob thing that protects the cpu.

Its only a 3.3v but it works. i think any controller can power a p360. all you need is a 3.3v or more. if you have a psx1000 and need a pic i will take one and post it.

~RaNDoM

[System_1]

Re: x-arcade

*Originally posted by Dc1 *
**

also what’s a quick disconnect ? **

The quick disconnect is what is attaching the wire to the switch. It’s just crimped on the end of the wire and slides onto the contact of the switch allowing easy removal and requiring no solder.

[Vinnyman]

Re: Re: Help needed

*Originally posted by RANDoM_MAI *
**

The psx1000 does work:D
Use the solder point on the right side right next to the block glob thing that protects the cpu.

Its only a 3.3v but it works. i think any controller can power a p360. all you need is a 3.3v or more. if you have a psx1000 and need a pic i will take one and post it.

~RaNDoM **

no, not all controllers will work…all PS2 controllers are analog, touch sensitive. it’s a hassle to explain, but the P360’s hate touch sensitive…everytime you connect the +5v wire, it activates everything…i understand why this happens but i don’t feel like explaining it. :wasted:

[System_1]

Arcade Stick Web Update

I’ve made some updates to our controller construction site. In addition to various corrections, I’ve updated some photos, added an email link if anyone has questions, and also have data for Dreamcast controller interfacing. I need a few more pictures still, but the content is there.

In the next week or so, I plan to do the following:

• Get some more photos in the DC and PS interface sections.
• Start on Sega Saturn hacking information.
• Add detailed information on how we added artwork to the interface boxes (see the PS section for an example).

In the next month, I’ll be:

• Adding Xbox controller hacking info.
• Adding a cost section.

If anyone has some feedback or questions they’d like to see answered, please send me an email and I’ll get it added to the site.

Take a look:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jdpyle1/index.htm

[Tricky_AB]

Nice work on the joysticks…:eek: they look SWEET!!!

[System_1]

I am teh gimp

Is there anyway to do a solderless X-Box stick. I can barely operate a goddamn electric toothbrush without injuring myself, and If I had to solder someone would lose an eye. I read something about using Quick Disconnect doodads with a Reflex, but the site wasn’t entirely clear on how that is accomplished. So anyone know anything about this, I really don’t want to spend 6 hours in the emergency room due to a soldering mishap :mad:

[System_1]

That’s funny. Unfortunately though, I doubt it, unless you would look to using arcade sticks and you get lucky with how they’re designed. Pretty much any gamepad is going to require soldering.