Adorable! Awesome looking stick, cool project, and great cblog. I've been thinking of modding my arcade stick, and I'll certainly use some of the things you did here to help me plan it out.
That looks really good. How did you end up rounding your frame, and cutting your lexan? I had a rough time doing the lexan cutting manually, and I'm gonna try everything to get it done with a power tool next time.
I really like the pikachu buttons. that's a first and really awesome.
I need to hit up my friend on how to make a base stick. So many ideas...
I need to hit up my friend on how to make a base stick. So many ideas...
@ spacecadetjoe : The most expensive parts were the buttons and stick which came to around £35 I think in total, the wood and stuff was pretty cheap, spent around £10-15 on it total. I had some old files and the drill already so I only spent a tenner for tools. Controller was a fiver. Soldering and other electronic bits about another fiver. I had some spray cans already so not included. In total around £70 I think, the cost of the SE stick in the UK. So for the same cost, you get a fully customisable stick with superior quality parts. If you live in the US I am guessing the cost would be even less to make it as tools/materials are far cheaper.
As for hours, lots. I spent two months on this on and off so i don't have a number for you, but it is enjoyable work and it's great when it all comes together.
As for hours, lots. I spent two months on this on and off so i don't have a number for you, but it is enjoyable work and it's great when it all comes together.
Nicely done, what system are you using it on? If you ever make another for PS3 there are controller boards available that don't require an soldering since Sony isn't really a dick about that stuff or something, or some company just reverse engineered the controller and Sony never cared.
@ bloodylip:
In the DIY store I found rounded architrave that worked wonderfully for the frame. It required alot of work to make them presentable (they came quite uneven and rough) but in the end it came out alright. I don't think there is a good way to round the corners well without the use of more expensive tools like a router so that was my best option. As for the plexi, the top was ordered to size off ebay for very cheap then drilled to make the holes, the bottom was cut by scoring with a knife against a straight edge and snapping it, took a few tries to get it right tho.
btw your stick is awesome as well, saw it on your c-blog :P
In the DIY store I found rounded architrave that worked wonderfully for the frame. It required alot of work to make them presentable (they came quite uneven and rough) but in the end it came out alright. I don't think there is a good way to round the corners well without the use of more expensive tools like a router so that was my best option. As for the plexi, the top was ordered to size off ebay for very cheap then drilled to make the holes, the bottom was cut by scoring with a knife against a straight edge and snapping it, took a few tries to get it right tho.
btw your stick is awesome as well, saw it on your c-blog :P
Fuck yeah that shit is tits
How do you get art in the buttons? I have some Siemitsu buttons that could use customizing ;)
How do you get art in the buttons? I have some Siemitsu buttons that could use customizing ;)
This is truly a superior arcade stick. I particularly like the choice of colours. The black and white go nicely with the Pikachu yellow. Oh, and the icons on the buttons are such a great idea :)
Beyond the stick itself this post is a great concise "How To" overview on building a stick. Excellent stuff.
Beyond the stick itself this post is a great concise "How To" overview on building a stick. Excellent stuff.

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