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NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread
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DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
UC1 said:
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That's the only schematic I can find...
Hey Markman, I've been following your threads all over the internet (CAG, here, your website, and SRK) and was wondering if it would be worth the price difference to order the HRAP 2 SA over the HRAP? Do you feel the price difference is worth it, or would you suggest ordering one a HRAP through your friend?
Also, I currently have a Hori FS3, and was wondering what you would recommend? Modding the FS3 (never done it before) or going and just ordering whichever stick you would recommend between the two I previously mentioned?
Thanks for the help Markman!!
Also, I currently have a Hori FS3, and was wondering what you would recommend? Modding the FS3 (never done it before) or going and just ordering whichever stick you would recommend between the two I previously mentioned?
Thanks for the help Markman!!
goldenticket said:
do it yourself. it will be cheaper and its not that hard a mod.
i used this guide: http://tychom.org/stick/index.html and asked a couple of questions on the net.
you'll just need a file or a dremmel to round out the holes on the metal plate a bit (not hard, just a bit of work. i did mine manually). and you would either need to solder or use quick disconnects to attach the wires to the osbf30's.
i did one with a PSX OCB and one straight Dreamcast mod. both great sticks.
here's a crappy pic of the PS modded one:
MarkMan
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Goodeats said:
Hi Goodeats! It really depends on you, if you can find a good price on the HRAP2 SA and are satisfied with the stick/button colors, I'd say go for it. It has all Sanwa parts so you won't have to replace them with anything unless you want to go the Seimitsu route.
The only advantage of getting an HRAP2 SA over a regular HRAP is that you can access the control panel from the top instead of opening the bottom panel and removing the nuts. It's much quicker/easier with the HRAP2 SA. Just need the right size allen wrenches.
Me personally. I would just get the HRAP with the color casing I like and replace the buttons with whatever. I don't mind PS2/PS3 because I have good USB converters. (Then again I bought one of each just to have lol).
For the Hori FS3, I'd have to shoot you over here for modding that stick, very informative thread:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=136372
MarkMan said:
Thanks for the info. I now am leaning towards just getting the HRAP. I still am unsure about modding the FS3. It seems the mod would cost half the price of a new HRAP, but I have zero experience soldering. Any idea how difficult a mod as described in the link you provided would be?
The parts I ordered came in today (damn that was fast) so I didn't waste any time putting them to use.
Personally, I like it much better now. Nice improvement for little cost. Buttons are next, and I'm probably going to paint or change the case and maybe add custom artwork to spruce it up a bit.
Personally, I like it much better now. Nice improvement for little cost. Buttons are next, and I'm probably going to paint or change the case and maybe add custom artwork to spruce it up a bit.
Well, anyone looking for something only you can make, try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QytcbzZmXaI
Works awesomely, though you may have to modify stuff depending on what you use. I had the paper fittings folded to 6 layers but had to take 80cm of tape for the restrictor part since it seems the one I used was much thinner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QytcbzZmXaI
Works awesomely, though you may have to modify stuff depending on what you use. I had the paper fittings folded to 6 layers but had to take 80cm of tape for the restrictor part since it seems the one I used was much thinner.
Spiderjericho
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MarkMan said:
I saw the same PS3 stick on Playasia and bought them instead. I was thinking of buying the PS2 one...but I mainly just play on the PS3.
I'm going to get the EX2 through Amazon for the Xbox 360.
From reading a few of the posts...I hope it's easy to modify the buttons and stick. I prefer the bat stick over the ball.
Awesome thread...
goldenticket
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Daigoro said:
thanks alot for the info Daigoro. i think ill give it a shot. what kind of file did you use? since ive never soldered anything i guess ill use quick disconnects.
Karmacide said:Nothing really wrong with the joystick. It still works, I just want that new feeling again and figured I'll replace the stick too if I'm going to open it up to replace the buttons.
The only thing you'd need to replace then is the spring... that's all. You can get those at most places where you get the other stuff also.
Just ordered an octagonal gate, should make my KoF XI playing much more fluid, the square gate is great for VF and Tekken, but man is it a pain for 2d fighters. I'm probably going to pick up a High Grade stick purposely for 3d fighters later down the road.
I posted this like, many pages back, but I figured I'd show it again, this is my custom finkle stick, once I make the gate adjustments I'll take some inner pictures.
She's my baby
I posted this like, many pages back, but I figured I'd show it again, this is my custom finkle stick, once I make the gate adjustments I'll take some inner pictures.
She's my baby
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
That's more than a couple. Nice work.
akuma001 said:just a couple i've modded over the last year or so. all are full sanwa button and joysticks.
Damn dude, sweet! They all look great but that Ikaruga one is <333
How did you create art for these? Do you have an EX2 template on your pc or just know the dimensions? I'm considering what art I should make when I throw in an LS-33/Sanwa 30mms and don't really know how to go about doing it.
Also if I may ask: is there a reason you have so many? :lol
jon bones said:
haha, nah those are all just various ones i've modded for people on srk/vfdc. i don't even own one anymore since i've moved to modded vshg's.
i used to have a template but just looked and can't find it. you should just be able to scan your top plate if you have a scanner. thats pretty much what i did. after finalizing each art for the person getting their stick modded i would go to a print shop and just get the art printed on a photo paper and get it laminated then cut it to size. i used a spray on adhesive to apply the laminated art to the metal plate. easy peasy.
good luck with your mod. let us know how it goes.
sixteen-bit
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akuma001, what's you pricing for dual-platform modded PS360 VSHGs?
markman, i'd love to mod a stick for you but unfortunately the ex2 cannot be dual modded since the stock pcb isn't common ground.
_dementia i dropped you a pm.
on another note, this guy is selling the chun li stick in the pics http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=161391 if anyone is interested.
_dementia i dropped you a pm.
on another note, this guy is selling the chun li stick in the pics http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=161391 if anyone is interested.
goldenticket said:
no problemo.
i just have some cheap file set i got from somewhere. the file i chose was large and had a flat and a rounded edge (use the rounded edge on the inside of the holes where the buttons go). if youre from the US go to a home depot or something and get a file set. or just buy one with a rounded filing edge.
just file around on the inside for a bit then test the button to see if it will fit every once in a while. eventually you'll get a snug fit and the button will be able to squeeze in. takes maybe 5-10 min per hole. (you get better at it as you do it more). real simple stuff, just take your time until you get used to it, and try not to scratch the top surface.
and soldering is super easy for this job, you dont really have to be skilled at all to do it, just read a soldering tutorial somewhere (google it). but quick disconnects would be cleaner if you want to go that route.
good luck. if i dont respond to this thread PM me with questions.
akuma001 said:just a couple i've modded over the last year or so. all are full sanwa button and joysticks.
HOLY SMOKES! those are really beautifull.
do you have a tutorial somewhere on how to do them? i didnt realize that Sanwa sticks would fit. or is there some real effort involved?
id love to mod my EX stick. so hot!
help!
jon bones said:
That's what I'm worried about, so I'm probably just going to use mine as a backup for when friends come over. My main goal right now is to get a HRAP3 dual modded
I figure that as much as I play/will play SCIV and with SFIV around the corner, it will be worth the investment.sixteen-bit
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Shit.
I'm modding my Hori FS EX2 360 and I have a problem. I desoldered the first four buttons fine, but I just accidentally removed that shiny circular contact off the fifth button.
Am I fucked? Is there a way to fix this?
I'm modding my Hori FS EX2 360 and I have a problem. I desoldered the first four buttons fine, but I just accidentally removed that shiny circular contact off the fifth button.
Am I fucked? Is there a way to fix this?
Daigoro said:HOLY SMOKES! those are really beautifull.
do you have a tutorial somewhere on how to do them? i didnt realize that Sanwa sticks would fit. or is there some real effort involved?
id love to mod my EX stick. so hot!
help!
sorry i don't have a tutorial but the way i do the stick goes like this.
1. remove old stick and buttons
2. peel off old stick art
3. dremel down the 4 posts that hold the old stick
4. dremel down the middle of 2 of the walls so the sanwa stick fit flush to the plastic base
5. place the sanwa stick in without the restrictor and microswitches
6. use the 4 old screws to line up the sanwa into the plastic base
7. take a drill and drill through the four corner holes of the sanwa base through the hori plastic shell and metal top plate
8. flip the case over and using a countersinking bit, drill through the holes enough to fit a T shaped bolt flush to the metal
9. connect your nuts to the bolts
10. disassemble the sanwa shaft and replace with the hori shaft
11. take the actuator from the jlf and dremel it down to the size of the hori actuator
12. assemble the shaft parts together
13. cut the grounds on the sanwa pcb for each microswitch
14. assemble the pcb and restrictor and you are ready to solder
its actually easier than it sounds. just need a drill and some kind of cutting tool like a dremel. sorry but i don't have pics
in other news check out this dual ps1/360 stick i'm working on for vegit814 on srk. still needs qd's for the buttons
_dementia said:
if you can trace the contact to the line it connects to on the pcb all you have to do is take an exacto knife and scrape the green until you see copper. from there you can solder a wire to your button.
you have to be extremely careful though because the line is prone to lift as well from heat. you might want to dab it with some flux and tin it with some solder before you try connecting something to it.
jon bones, to be honest i think the ex2 pcb sucks. i've come across 3 that up and died on me for no reason. you know its dead when inputs stop working in pairs.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
jon bones said:
If it craps out, just get a wired 360 pad and mod it with that as the PCB. I've dogged the shit out of mine and haven't had any problems.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
^^
There are 20 pages in this thread. Have you taken the time to read any of them?
There are 20 pages in this thread. Have you taken the time to read any of them?
I was going through my attic recently and found an Old Playstation1 arcade stick. Its called "The Fighter's Choice Arcade Stick" - it looks official, only in fine print it says "This product is not affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment." On the back there is a logo that has the words "Toy" in front of the number "200".
Talk about surprise of awesomeness. I can take photos. Also, OT: If anyone wants to sell a stick to a poor medstudent, PM me .
Talk about surprise of awesomeness. I can take photos. Also, OT: If anyone wants to sell a stick to a poor medstudent, PM me
.For someone who wants to get a stick but will have to pay ridiculous shipping (ex2s are hard to come by in canada) is the stick worth the price of ~$80 (with shipping and tax)? I'm just looking to escape the d-pad for soul calibur 4/Virtua fighter online, and for future and present XBLA games. I shouldn't be disapointed? Seems like the options are limited for xbox360.
sixteen-bit
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The beast hath been conquered.
Sanwa octagonal gate
Seimitsu buttons and balltop
some SnR artwork to finish off the look.
Thank you so much for your help DaCocoBrova and akuma001.
List of things I never want to attempt again:
-Mod a Hori FS EX2
Sanwa octagonal gate
Seimitsu buttons and balltop
some SnR artwork to finish off the look.
Thank you so much for your help DaCocoBrova and akuma001.
List of things I never want to attempt again:
-Mod a Hori FS EX2
First I just want to say that this tread has been a missive help. I want to thank everyone for being so informative and helpful. I definitely wouldn't have ordered, let alone modded any of my arcade sticks without this thread.
Now, down to business. I have a Hori EX2 arriving this week, with Sanwa buttons also on order. From a previous mod, I have a spare Sanwa stick lying around gathering dust. I've noticed that you can mod the stock stick quite nicely, or with a bit more work just swap it out with a Sanwa. Both seem very similar. But, in the long run a couple months down the road, would it be worth it to bite the bullet and just mod it out with a full Sanwa stick? I'm worried that the stock stick will just feel awful in a couple of months.
Sorry if this question has been asked already, I could find it within the thread.
Now, down to business. I have a Hori EX2 arriving this week, with Sanwa buttons also on order. From a previous mod, I have a spare Sanwa stick lying around gathering dust. I've noticed that you can mod the stock stick quite nicely, or with a bit more work just swap it out with a Sanwa. Both seem very similar. But, in the long run a couple months down the road, would it be worth it to bite the bullet and just mod it out with a full Sanwa stick? I'm worried that the stock stick will just feel awful in a couple of months.
Sorry if this question has been asked already, I could find it within the thread.
NinajHeartless
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Been looking around this thread for quite some time now
and its really inspired me to want to go out and make/mod an arcade stick
shits real intimidating though (at least in my eyes) but thanks to this thread maybe an idiot such as myself can achieve arcade stick greatness
in other words
Bumped For Awesomeness (that and the guy above me had a question)
and its really inspired me to want to go out and make/mod an arcade stick
shits real intimidating though (at least in my eyes) but thanks to this thread maybe an idiot such as myself can achieve arcade stick greatness
in other words
Bumped For Awesomeness (that and the guy above me had a question)
aggro crag
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What is that character from?_dementia said:The beast hath been conquered.
Sanwa octagonal gate
Seimitsu buttons and balltop
some SnR artwork to finish off the look.
Thank you so much for your help DaCocoBrova and akuma001.
List of things I never want to attempt again:
-Mod a Hori FS EX2
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