Appreciate the quick response good sir.
I actually bought AE on PC (already own on X360) tonight just to kinda get the feel of that type of layout, I like it… a lot.
thanks I was thinking more of a solders less PCB like the hitbox is being build on. I tried dual strike v2 but it does not do left > right. I will see If I can solve the problem after talking to the manufacturer but I want a backup plan if this does not work.
I need to post a pic of my hitbox panel that i got from blk lightning21 months ago. shit is the shit
I’m just waiting for Phreak to get The Link done and then the design will be finalized. It’s all in my brain at the moment, but I assure you it’ll work.
Well I imagine if you use a centralized ground point you can get it to work with a quick connect and the PS360. I’ve swapped sticks in my custom so many times it’s childs play. Have two quick connects, one for ground to a centralized location and a second quick connect for the directional mappings then if you’re really fancy you can have stationary “plugs” and actually have a quick release panel that is cut out of the top panel, hit the quick disconnect and “unplug” the stick and then “plug” in the hitbox style buttonry.
So as to not have a wonky L shape you could possibly put the “Jump” button on a small spring loaded panel that you push down and cover up.
God, I have so much class and normal work I shouldn’t be thinking about stick modding right now the brain is going crazy with ideas…
The design now is that the left half will be 2 sided.
For whoever was looking for a template before I used this one for the stick I’m building
http://thegamesurgeons.com/Photoshop%20Templates.htmlI need a custom 14in x 7in metal top to finish it though.
Hey again guys i’m curious about modding a HRAP VA-SA stick for the xbox 360 into a stickless stick, instead of my TE. Anyone have any experience with the wireing in the Hori sticks compared to the TE’s? or would it just be easier to go back and forth from the TE from stickless to arcade stick? thanks 
I couldn’t find the post, but I believe I’ve read that the inputs on that stick and most HRAP’s are soldered to the PCB and a pain in the cammy to mod. I don’t own one so I’m not sure but I will say I prefer their shells to Madcatz.
ok so its prob much easier to simply switch back and forth with my TE then? thanks for the quick reply again very useful information ^^
The TE is a piece of cake to mod, especially if you go with a 24mm 6 button layout. Mines 8 button 30mm and it was a little tight, 6x24mm. I’ve been playing on mine since last night, I can say i’m sold on the concept but not sure if I’ll be keeping it.
I’ll prob get the plexi from arcadeforge as thats where i got my other plexi stuff from, buttons and cable (just to be safe) from gremlinsolutions, im sure once i do it a few times it will be easy to change back and forth…i hope heh…
FYI if you don’t like to wait most cities have a Acrylic shop that can cut that up for you in 20 minutes, screen paint it, frost it all kinds of things.
i’d have a hard time with that right now i think in the UK, finding a place that will be cheaper, do it right and isent to far away from me :/,should be able to get this sorted within the next week though i hope i noticed the 24mm buttons are not as expensive as the 30mm which is nice
ive been wanting to make one of these for my next project so i can have one japanese, american, and stickless arcade stick (cuz you never know if your hitting your full potential if you dont try right?) but does anyone have a layout template similar to the hitbox? id like to get a hitbox but i play ps2 fighters more than anything and i have an adapter for all my systems to use a ps2 stick on them and hitbox doesnt make a ps2 one 
If you have the right kind of stick, check here: Project: LLC Metal Replacement Panels Round 9 Stainless Steel
He’s got replacement panels for a few types of sticks.
i looked at them at i dont think he has the t5 hori but i kinda wish i did have the right stick cuz that would make it way easier lol
i think ill just try to make a wooden box if not
Actually what i have will work for you, if it is a metal replacement panel you are lookng for. All of the hrap panels are the same size and shape which means it will fit your T5 hori HRAP. What you would do is cover the turbo panel with art if just getting the metal panel or if you are getting a metal panel and plexi cover you would just opt for the plexi cut without the turbo panel hole, if that makes sense.
Also for the question about turning your v3/vx sa into a hitbox I will have some nice pictures posted up soon.
A quick question.
I have been trying to sponge up as much information as possible but just to make sure I’m not getting my wires crossed (in my brain) I am looking for some confirmation.
I ordered a used TE (it’s in the mail right now). I’d like to change it to a hitbox style layout. I would need the 4 leads for directionals and a daisy chained set for the commons correct? What about the main input buttons? Would it be 8 leads and a daisy chained common as well? What is a cheap solution for SOCD?
My goal is a bit ambitious for a first time modder. I have had my fair share of electronics experience but I have yet to crack open a joystick. What I would like to do is create separate panels for a joystick and a stickless set-up. Using a set of female/male 8-pin plugs, the swappable panels would have a quick plug/unplug connection. (such as http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=8-pin+plug&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=2244050023266679592&sa=X&ei=4Qw3TsWdBsrq0gGqyYWFDA&ved=0CDMQ8wIwAA ) I would I have not decided if I would rather stick with the 8 buttons from the TE and just swap a small panel for directionals or do a full panel swap. This project is a bit more long term due to the random business of my personal life.
Artistically, I think the swappable panels would open some interesting doors. One panel could be Ryu themed, and the other Ken. Or Gouken/ Akuma. Or Ryu/Evil Ryu.
On the flip side. If just the directionals on a panel were swappable, then similar color schemes might be fun to switch between. For example, a red base and buttons with a gold band (possibly even blue LED buttons for directionals) and you have Iron Man mode hit stick. Take that same red base and buttons and swap to a blue and black panel with a joystick on it and you have Spiderman mode joystick.
Ultimately I’m wanting to learn the hit stick, which is the point of the modding in the first place. But I do have friends who already have joysticks so having something that they could swap in and play just like they do at home, would be convenient.
Comments and impressions (and answers) are appreciated.
So after 3 days stickless I still can’t do a 720, I had to drop the difficulty (I’m ashamed) over all my movements sloppy and cross overs are joke.
There are some positives, I can do a lot of fun spam tricks but that’s it. I’ve been playing on a Stick since World warrior I’m probably just to set in my ways to adjust.
I enjoy gaming on a treadmill, fighters have never been a option and I was hoping stickless might change that ( I have what I’ve dubbed a tread-cade) and that has lead me to playing around with these two quirky concepts.
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9733/concept1vr.png
So I could do stickless on the treadmill (which I did find superior) and stick when I’m playing competitively.
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/2729/concept2r.png
Here I was thinking keeping a traditional stick and adding some directional assists to the lay out, still debating placement.
Not me, but just as bad.