My TES+ still works. I don't have a TE2 near me to test.
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My TES+ still works. I don't have a TE2 near me to test.
idk what's going on with mine. it says everything is there. The driver is installed, the fightstick shows up under Devices and Printers. But the icon is not in my system tray at all now.
Coming from the Fighting Commander 4, playing with the RAP4 makes me feel like I've never played Street Fighter in my life. Even jumping is complicated lol. I'm slowly getting the hang of it but it is clear that it will take months before I get comfortable.
One thing that is bothering me and I didn't expect is the spinning balltop, is it normal that it freely spins? I feels so cheap.
One thing that is bothering me and I didn't expect is the spinning balltop, is it normal that it freely spins? I feels so cheap.
If you mean that the entire shaft spins, yes, that's normal. The ball top would probably unscrew constantly if the shaft didn't spin with it.
Where do y'all get the cases from? I'm looking to build a stick for my retroPie, sourcing the buttons, sticks, wiring, PCBs, etc. All no problem, but where do you get the cases/bodies?
I feel like I've been searching for the wrong thing.
I feel like I've been searching for the wrong thing.
sixteen-bit
Member
Amazon has the Qanba Carbon (PC/Android) for $50 at the moment. Maybe that would make a decent (if small) case.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSQE7IY/?tag=neogaf0e-20
And of course, if you've got the proper tools for woodworking, you could make your own case. Some of them come out really nice.
I've seen some lovely custom CNC milled aluminum cases but that's probably an order of magnitude more expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSQE7IY/?tag=neogaf0e-20
And of course, if you've got the proper tools for woodworking, you could make your own case. Some of them come out really nice.
I've seen some lovely custom CNC milled aluminum cases but that's probably an order of magnitude more expensive.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
what are you looking for? Tek innovations makes a nice acrylic case
This acrylic case also looks fantastic
http://www.arcadestick-indonesia.com/detail/vm-4-case-55.html
If you are looking for something small though, im not sure
In addition to the Qanba Carbon, the Mayflash V2 and Mayflash F300 should also be good cheap case options as they are built like tanks. The V2 is slightly smaller than a TE, the F300 is even smaller.
Note that the button holes are slightly smaller than standard and will only fit Sanwa snap-ins. If you want Seimitsu buttons, you'll need to get a metal file and file down the holes until the buttons fit.
FocusAttack has a decent guide describing what parts are needed for building a custom fightstick case (and the rest of the stick).
Note that the button holes are slightly smaller than standard and will only fit Sanwa snap-ins. If you want Seimitsu buttons, you'll need to get a metal file and file down the holes until the buttons fit.
FocusAttack has a decent guide describing what parts are needed for building a custom fightstick case (and the rest of the stick).
Useful stuff there so far, I should have mentioned. I have basic woodworking equipment but I live in a flat with no outside area.
Should also have mentioned I'm in the UK. I was thinking of acrylic cases or I guess just relatively inexpensive fight sticks.
Looking at the examples so far, are you buying full sticks and stripping them out/swapping the components?
Should also have mentioned I'm in the UK. I was thinking of acrylic cases or I guess just relatively inexpensive fight sticks.
Looking at the examples so far, are you buying full sticks and stripping them out/swapping the components?
ShadowSoldier89
Member
thats what many were recommending, my examples were empty cases. That option can often be cheaper. Here is the link for the tek innovations acrylic http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/?loc=products&cat=12&subcat=&item=120
Yeah, the full sticks we're recommending come with cheap parts that can be easily swapped out. They also come with PCBs that should all be compatible with the RetroPie out of the box, if you're interested in that.
The Mayflash V2 and Mayflash F300 are also in the UK. There's also the Venom stick if you're feeling ambitious and also want a PS4 stick (plus easier artwork modding).
Caveat I just realized: if you're using a new PCB, you'll have to connect the Start/Select buttons in the upper-left corner to your new PCB somehow. Could be as easy as sticking a wire in a pinhole, or it could require soldering.
But yeah if you have woodworking equipment then you should consider make your own stick, it'd be a ton of fun. I'd suggest making an account on SRK and reading guides there.
That'd be cool too, again only problem is (and apologies as I forgot to mention in my first post) that I;'m in the UK.
I'd totally be willing to go and do something by hand with some MDF and some plans, I've been looking for a small woodworking project.
EDIT: shockdude replied while I was typing, you guys are fast, I'll check out those guides. I'd seen the Venom and one of those Mayflashes in previous searches but had no idea if they were any good.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
yea I saw the UK thing, I'm pretty sure tek would ship there, of course with the shipping cost as a caveat
Making your own wood is cool, but I prefer acrylic. Granted I have a custom built arcade cabinet that is mostly wood, but I laid acrylic over the button panel
I mean I assume if I can get hold of acrylic, which I doubt will be too hard, I can probably just use the same plans, right?
This has probably been asked quite a bit, but I haven't found any talk in the last 10 pages.
How is the Hori Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa? Its $150 including delivery for me.
I had a Hori Fighting Stick 3 I used about 5 years ago and it was a bit cheap and moved around a lot (might be by play style).
I'll be using it on Steam mostly with the stick on my PC desk.
I'm not looking to upgrade parts. I'm also mainly just a casual and single player fighter fan. Is the HRAP the best value for my money? The Madcatz seem more expensive.
Also what's the difference between the HRAP kai and the HRAP V Hayabusa? If there's no difference I'll just get whatever is cheapest.
How is the Hori Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa? Its $150 including delivery for me.
I had a Hori Fighting Stick 3 I used about 5 years ago and it was a bit cheap and moved around a lot (might be by play style).
I'll be using it on Steam mostly with the stick on my PC desk.
I'm not looking to upgrade parts. I'm also mainly just a casual and single player fighter fan. Is the HRAP the best value for my money? The Madcatz seem more expensive.
Also what's the difference between the HRAP kai and the HRAP V Hayabusa? If there's no difference I'll just get whatever is cheapest.
HRAPV H. is a fantastic stick. It is leagues better than the FS3, lol (that was essentially an entry level stick).
The Hayabusa comes with a Hayabusa stick and Hayabusa buttons, basically Hori's best, and well regarded buttons.
The Kai comes with a Hayabusa stick and the Kuro buttons that are okay, but a lot of people don't like them as much as Hayabusa buttons (or other brands like Sanwa and Seimitsu for that matter).
New Kai's comes with Hayabusa buttons too.
Ok sweet. Guess the HRAPV H is the one for me then!
Ah okay. Locally (Canada) I can still only get older Kais, so I wasn't aware.
Hellshingu
Member
So did anything ever come of those different color hayabusa buttons or what? I haven't seen anything regarding a release window/pre-order since arcadeshock posted about them.
After some helpful reviews from Shadow780 and Notworksafe, I went and ordered the Omni stick from etokki with the Korean stick. I really like it. The only issue is that the stick is timing out on the PS4, which I assume is because the Brooks PCB is not updated yet to the latest firmware, which I need to look into on how to do that.
hikarutilmitt
Member
http://www.brookaccessory.com/download/PS4/
All you need is right there. You pretty much just hold Home and Select while plugging the stick into your computer then run the updater.
All you need is right there. You pretty much just hold Home and Select while plugging the stick into your computer then run the updater.
I think those were prototypes of upcoming sticks.
Cool, thank you.
After some helpful reviews from Shadow780 and Notworksafe, I went and ordered the Omni stick from etokki with the Korean stick. I really like it. The only issue is that the stick is timing out on the PS4, which I assume is because the Brooks PCB is not updated yet to the latest firmware, which I need to look into on how to do that.
That is one sexy stick.
Giggity.
After some helpful reviews from Shadow780 and Notworksafe, I went and ordered the Omni stick from etokki with the Korean stick. I really like it. The only issue is that the stick is timing out on the PS4, which I assume is because the Brooks PCB is not updated yet to the latest firmware, which I need to look into on how to do that.
I'm glad you're liking it so far, how much was your shipping? Brooks are usually pretty good about updating their firmware.
Here's mine, I swapped stock stick with a Crown-303:
It was $51 or so. There was 4 options, and I went with DHL which was the cheapest option. Also the shortest time wait for some reason.
I feel like the background is overpowering Eyedol in terms of focus.
After some helpful reviews from Shadow780 and Notworksafe, I went and ordered the Omni stick from etokki with the Korean stick. I really like it. The only issue is that the stick is timing out on the PS4, which I assume is because the Brooks PCB is not updated yet to the latest firmware, which I need to look into on how to do that.
find out which brook pcb you have and download the latest firmware on the site than flash
Yeah, I went and updated it the other night.
mdsfx
Member
Yep. Switch out the background with something a bit less ornate/busy and it'll make him, and the small pics of him, pop.
sir_bumble_bee
Member
Is the Mad Catz TE2+ stick worth getting over the TES+ if you plan on changing the artwork? I like the shape and size of the TES+ more and I often see it on sale on Amazon for around $160, but I hear modding (artwork, not planning on swapping buttons unless necessary) the TE2+ is much easier and doing so on the TES+ would put me in the same price range as the TE2+?
Dominican Power
Member
If you don't want to deal with your stick crapping out, consider buying Hori.
sir_bumble_bee
Member
I have a HRAP (not sure which one exactly, I imported it a couple years back when there were no sticks for ps4 out at the time). This would be my second stick for friends and diversity sake. What kinds of problems do people commonly have with the tes that are a pain in the ass to fix?
notworksafe
Member
Biggest issue with new TEs that is a pain is the PCB taking a shit on them. That is fixable only by buying a new one and replacing it yourself or by paying to ship the stick to MadCatz to have them fix it.
Dang, I wish i visited this thread before I bit on purchasing the TES+. The stick is absolutely beautiful and works really well so far, but you guys have me scared about its longevity.
I'm loving the TES+ over the HRAPv4. I'm pretty well adjusted to the Kuro stick and buttons on the HRAP, but I just prefer Sanwa parts.
Random question: I know it's normally preference, but what do you guys think about square vs octagonal restrictor plates (Especially for Sanwa JLF)? I'm definitely a square gate fan, but do occasionally get frustrated at the occasional dropped quarter circle missions when playing with the stick on my lap (or other non-stable and/or lower height placement in general). I might be the only one with this occasional issue though.
I'm loving the TES+ over the HRAPv4. I'm pretty well adjusted to the Kuro stick and buttons on the HRAP, but I just prefer Sanwa parts.
Random question: I know it's normally preference, but what do you guys think about square vs octagonal restrictor plates (Especially for Sanwa JLF)? I'm definitely a square gate fan, but do occasionally get frustrated at the occasional dropped quarter circle missions when playing with the stick on my lap (or other non-stable and/or lower height placement in general). I might be the only one with this occasional issue though.
sir_bumble_bee
Member
Oh yeah, that does sound pretty bad. How much does MadCatz charge for repairs if your warranty is up?
notworksafe
Member
If your warranty is up they will probably tell you to go kick rocks.
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Picked up a Crown 303N (white) for the John Cena stick. Optical is real nice but I'm gonna move it to another stick and make the Cena into my Tekken stick
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Picked up a Crown 303N (white) for the John Cena stick. Optical is real nice but I'm gonna move it to another stick and make the Cena into my Tekken stick
Stallion Dan
Member
I prefer octo myself, but I really, really like the octogate used on Hayabusa stick which is different to one get for JLF.
Edit: See pic for difference
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Guys!! Are there any tutorials explaining how to install a "fasten type" stick? The Drone has a crappy stick inside that I want to replace with an LS-56 but it is not a 5-pin connection. So I have to get this:
But I don't know how those prongs would correspond to directional inputs!
But I don't know how those prongs would correspond to directional inputs!
HungOverOnATues
Member
If there's no PCB on the joystick, then either pin on each microswitch can be the signal, and the other, the ground.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
based on the top of the image being up on the stick. Top left is down, top right is right, bottom left is left, bottom right is up. Either can be ground and live on each pinoutGuys!! Are there any tutorials explaining how to install a "fasten type" stick? The Drone has a crappy stick inside that I want to replace with an LS-56 but it is not a 5-pin connection. So I have to get this:
But I don't know how those prongs would correspond to directional inputs!
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Could I just wire it the same way the current stick that's already in there is? And thx for the replies.
HungOverOnATues
Member
Is the current stick wired directly to all 8 pins on its microswitches? If so, then yes. Just be sure not to mix up which wires are paired together - that is to say make sure that each switch gets a signal and a ground - if you accidentally put 2 grounds or 2 signals on a switch, it won't work.
If your warranty is up they will probably tell you to go kick rocks.
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Picked up a Crown 303N (white) for the John Cena stick. Optical is real nice but I'm gonna move it to another stick and make the Cena into my Tekken stick
What are the main differences between the Myoungshin Fanta sticks and the Crown sticks?
