Modifying arcade stick.

[Nitrocore]

I'd like to get an arcade stick, drill 2 holes in it, 1 in each side, and re route the L1 /R1 buttons accordingly.

Has anyone had any experience doing something like this? I know making one from scratch is an option, but I arn't to smart, and this to me sounds doable.

 

[Citizen]

Found a video of a guy who did it. He even added secondary nudge buttons.

 

[Jeff Strong]

You do know you can buy sticks with pinball buttons already on the sides, right? Just asking since you said you haven’t bought one yet.

 

[Nitrocore]

You do know you can buy sticks with pinball buttons already on the sides, right? Just asking since you said you haven’t bought one yet.

I couldn't find one that had buttons on both sides, do you have a link?

 

[Jeff Strong]

There may be others, but here's the one I have that actually has 4 pinball buttons (I use 2 for flippers and then the other 2 for nudging)...It's also about the same width as a pinball machine, so it works great for homemade cabs:

https://shop.xgaming.com/products/x-arcade-tankstick-trackball-usb-included

EDIT:

The also have this one with single pinball buttons, but I'd go for the double since it's so much better for nudging:

https://shop.xgaming.com/collections/arcade-joysticks/products/x-arcade-dual-joystick-usb-included

 

[Heretic]

Also while the xarcade is alittle on the expensive side its built like a tank, but i still prefer a lollypop stick

 

[Nitrocore]

There may be others, but here's the one I have that actually has 4 pinball buttons (I use 2 for flippers and then the other 2 for nudging)...It's also about the same width as a pinball machine, so it works great for homemade cabs:

https://shop.xgaming.com/products/x-arcade-tankstick-trackball-usb-included

EDIT:

The also have this one with single pinball buttons, but I'd go for the double since it's so much better for nudging:

https://shop.xgaming.com/collections/arcade-joysticks/products/x-arcade-dual-joystick-usb-included

I hadn't see that one, it looks pretty cool. I'd have to import it though, something to think about, thanks for finding it.

 

[Jeff Strong]

Also while the xarcade is alittle on the expensive side its built like a tank, but i still prefer a lollypop stick

You can always upgrade the sticks

 

[Nitrocore]

It was cost me $354.98 including shipping, so I'm thinking of sticking with my original plan.

 

[Heretic]

I hadn't see that one, it looks pretty cool. I'd have to import it though, something to think about, thanks for finding it.

https://shop.xgaming.com/pages/x-arcade-international-resellers

 

[Jeff Strong]

this might be an option as well:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/X-Arcade-Tankstick/dp/B003UPECJC

 

[Jeff Strong]

Here's the cheaper one with 2 pinball buttons and no track ball which might actually be preferable since you're on PS4:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wow-Stuff-268-X-Arcade-Joystick/dp/B00006I5ZX

 

[Nitrocore]

Here's the cheaper one with 2 pinball buttons and no track ball which might actually be preferable since you're on PS4:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wow-Stuff-268-X-Arcade-Joystick/dp/B00006I5ZX

Thanks for the links. I might go for that one, although I can't seem to find anywhere that will supply the PS4 adapter, even on the european resellers websites.

 

[Heretic]

Thanks for the links. I might go for that one, although I can't seem to find anywhere that will supply the PS4 adapter, even on the european resellers websites.

Btw while i haventrecived it yet i recently got a venom stick for60 quid from argos your intial plan would be an easy mod if you can solder a couple of wires and use a dremel,but i suspect ill replace the buttons reviews say they are pretty decent for the price but no sanwa

Edit- aa simple switch could set its state so you can have side buttons and the og layout too

 

[Nitrocore]

Btw while i haventrecived it yet i recently got a venom stick for60 quid from argos your intial plan would be an easy mod if you can solder a couple of wires and use a dremel,but i suspect ill replace the buttons reviews say they are pretty decent for the price but no sanwa

Edit- aa simple switch could set its state so you can have side buttons and the og layout too

The only issue I have with the viper sticks i've seen, is that on one side it has a compartment to hold the usb cable which may get in the way of adding a button to it.

I've gone and ordered a Mayflash 300 stick and some extra buttons, once it arrives i'm going to set a stop watch and see how long it takes me to break it.

 

[Heretic]

Heh fair enough man.... all the best

 

[Nitrocore]

Heh fair enough man.... all the best

Thanks, I really do like the X Arcade Tankstick stick though, so I may still try and get one in the future. Thanks for your imput.

 

[Jeff Strong]

Nice dude. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Nitrocore]

Nice dude. Let us know how it turns out.

Will do, thanks for your help.

 

[Byte]

Would be nice if they had gyros / accelerometers etc. so you could actually nudge the "normal" way...