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    Would you guys be interested to read journal about how PS2 arcade stick is made?

    Situation is this. I'm big fan of the fighting games, and I have dreamed about owning high-quality arcade stick for a while. As I'm not satisfied with quality of HORI sticks, and other alternatives tend to be tad too expensive, me and my little brother have decided to do our own, PS2-compatible stick.

    The basic idea is that stick will have proper arcade measurements, and we will use real japanese arcade parts from Seimitsu. We have done various rhythm game controllers* in the past, but this is our first arcade stick. I'm just wondering that would you guys interested in reading detailed journal of the process with schemes, pictures, and comments? I can't naturally guarantee that we actually success in making working stick, but perhaps someone interested could learn our mistakes.

    * Two Pop'n Music arcade controllers, one Beatmania arcade controller, one metallic Pump it Up dance mat.

    #2
    That sounds great. I'd love to read about it, and I'd be very interested to see the finished product.
    Last edited by Skull Commander; 26-04-2008, 19:31.

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      #3
      Yeah big time! elkatas

      Loads of pics

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        #4
        There are plenty of guides out there already. Some of the custom sticks available are astoundingly good. It's probably also wise to know that Seimitsu parts are only really regarded as good for shooters, where a Sanwa Denshi parts are what you want for fighters.
        Kept you waiting, huh?

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          #5
          Originally posted by J0e Musashi View Post
          There are plenty of guides out there already. Some of the custom sticks available are astoundingly good. It's probably also wise to know that Seimitsu parts are only really regarded as good for shooters, where a Sanwa Denshi parts are what you want for fighters.
          I asked about this around Shoryuken and they recommended me Seimitsu parts. Most veteran players also said that comes down to preference, and neither manufacturer's components are really better than others.

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            #6
            I prefer Seimitsu myself as the dead zone is smaller, but I've been hounded for that opinion many, many times.
            Kept you waiting, huh?

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              #7
              I have no interest in the making process, but I'd be interested to see the finished item, and a summary of how long it took, how much it cost and what you needed to make it.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Stroppy View Post
                I have no interest in the making process, but I'd be interested to see the finished item, and a summary of how long it took, how much it cost and what you needed to make it.
                Components total cost will be around 70 euros. Can't comment on other materials such as plexi and wood, because I get these materials for free.

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                  #9
                  I made a couple of joysticks way back when to help me with CvsSNK2 on live, and altogether the bits cost me about £40, including the plexi and wood (about £4-5 per stick housing). The sticks and buttons were bought from Namco's warehouse/distribution place (£15-odd per set of one stick and seven buttons)

                  If I could relive those days, I'd go for Sanwa/Seimitsu bits and bobs

                  And better wood.

                  And better plexi.

                  Oh, and I'd stick the circuitry inside the casing...

                  As for a journal, that would be sweet. I'm a sucker for these step-by-step things (even if I won't necessarily use them). They're like documentaries!

                  elkatas, I'm interested to know how you think you might not succeed? All it'll involve is wiring up the bits to the relevant points on the PS2 pad, unless you're doing something even more hardcore, such as programming your own chips?

                  As I'm pretty sure the controllers you've already made are more difficult than an arcade stick (have you got pics for those controllers? I'd love to see them!)

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                    #10
                    I'd be interested in seeing your guide - am working on a couple of my own at the mo' (more arcade related) and its always interesting to see the differences in techniques

                    Couple of tips though (although you prolly already know this) - there's two ways about hooking the stick up to the PS2 using controller internals. Using an old style non-analogue pad works best (but not with some games as they look for an analogue enabled controller), or using an analogue pad and glue-gunning the analogue sticks tight (if they ever move the stick won't work correctly).

                    Then again, you may be going advanced and building your own stick-PS2 board

                    A quickie dull question n' all - when you built your Pop N' Music controllers, did you use the large Happ buttons - Macksujins building one at the mo and having to use an external power supply to feed the 12V needed for the lights to go on when the buttons are pressed - just wondered if you'd somehow miraculously managed to tap 12V from the PS2

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by billy_dimashq View Post
                      elkatas, I'm interested to know how you think you might not succeed?
                      I'm just cynical like always. I can take pictures of second Pop'n Music controller, and Beatmania Arcade controller. First Pop'n controller and Pump it Up mat have been sold.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by dannywhac View Post
                        A quickie dull question n' all - when you built your Pop N' Music controllers, did you use the large Happ buttons - Macksujins building one at the mo and having to use an external power supply to feed the 12V needed for the lights to go on when the buttons are pressed - just wondered if you'd somehow miraculously managed to tap 12V from the PS2

                        We didn't wire any lights to Pop'n controller. It felt like too much hassle, and my little brother isn't really fan of them.

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                          #13
                          Well then if it's just cynicism you'll do fine, believe me

                          Wiring up arcade sticks is probably the easiest controller hack of the lot, mainly because you have all that space inside to maneuver, and you've got lots of chances to fluff up and try again.

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                            #14
                            Heh, I knew I had something like this. I built an arcade stick years ago now, it was rough but did the job admirably!

                            Some of the pics here > http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showpost.p...4&postcount=13

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                              #15
                              lol babs that brings back memories of my stick.

                              i love the NRA buried under the A4 pad with the bowl and fork on top

                              but what's that printout of akuma? were you planning on dolling up the stick?

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