Glad you’re making videos again. I bought my first two arcade sticks on your recommendations and modded them following your instructions. I can’t thank you enough.
Thank you for this mod tutorial video. I recently bought the Qanba Drone 2 with Gravity Buttons and Joystick. This video made it simple and easy to understand how to mod. Now it’s ready for SF6, MK1 and Tekken 8.
I’m so glad you included testing other levers, especially korean levers in the drone because it’s one of the reasons I don’t go for it since it’s not the friendliest for korean levers since it’s bottom mounted while most sticks I see mount them on the top panel instead. Much appreciated!
Lets get this channel to 100K!! Thankyou for this review!!! looking forward to more reviews. You help us players especially in FGC decide if we should buy or not and whether its worth it to spend our money. Your content provides value
Let me know how you’ll be able to remove the upper casing and opening the rest of the stick w/ the 309mj installed, since the method of removing the bat top for the lever requires you to remove the clip, which I imagine will be hard for such a small hole.
I love your channel! I'm not confident enough to mod sticks on my own...with your content I was able to mod my 8bitdo with a full sanwa set. I appreciate you!😊
I’m a pad player and bought a Drone 2 based in part on your thoughts and insights, and I’m very happy with my purchase. This video is a great guide for modding too. Would the Sanwa stick you use be comparable with all Sanwa gates? I think I want an octagonal gate…but a video going over gate options would also be helpful! Thanks for all the work you’re doing here.
I feel like Qanba have missed a massive opportunity by not allowing more space for the lever. I've got the original drone which is a great entry level stick, now I'm looking at getting a second to allow friends to play in person with me. I was excited when I saw the Drone II, but I won't buy one because I want one with enough space for me to try out a much wider range of levers. Great guide btw, it was your original Drone modding guide that I followed to upgrade my lever and buttons to Sanwa parts.
I remember watching the original Qanba Drone mod tutorial, and now im back with the Drone 2 vid. Im just going to use my original adapater cable you recommended in the first one! Thank you again for the video!
So, a note on the LS-32. There are two versions of that joystick relevant to the discussion, the ls-32 and the ls-32-01, where the 01 denotes that it has a pcb for a 5 pin connector. The ls-32 is just 4 microswitches without a pcb like most American and Korean joysticks, sometimes called the "fastener" version, and I was able to get one of those to fit in a Drone 1 with the default wiring harness by bending the pins. Generally speaking if short collar K-levers fit, that version should fit.
his quality is just too good for what he makes - really appreciate your reviews - wishing you great success in whatever endeavors in life you decide to do.
Great video! I have pre-ordered this stick and can’t wait to get it. My first stick ever. Can you give your recommendations for buttons and lever to replace the original parts?
Thank you for this tutorial. I am ordering Sanwa parts this week. I love how light and comfortable the Quanba Drone 2 is in my lap but the stock lever feels bad, in my opinion. QCF motions just don’t want to register for games like Third Strike…
Oh man, thx for the video. I could see a problem which I never expected. To get the JLF into the Drone seems easy going with the 5-pin cable. But I also planned to put the Drone Stick into an other Arcade Stick. But don‘t know how that should work (never saw a 5-pin with opposite plugs)
I was lucky enough to grab an original qanba drone on sale for $40 a few years ago. I threw in a jlf and OBSF 30s too but I didn't know about the pin connector so I just soldered it on to the exposed pins. I use it as my stick to travel with since my other ones are huge
Sad the Semitsu doesn't fit, but what if you use the fastener version and not the PCB version of the LS32? I use an LS32 Fastener version on my Hori, and I think it should fit the Drone 2.
My exact thoughts. I have them at home and it really makes alot of difference for example on my Tes+ the ls32 fits perfectly if I use the switches and a 187 connector but not with the standard pcb
great guide. I watched your qanba drone 1 modding video first as that was my first arcade stick and both videos are very helpful for me as i want to trade in their buttons and levers for sanwa. It's a little bit of a shame though because watching this and your review makes me feel like there arent many upsides to second model for its price but i have not felt it in my hands myself of course
Have you tried installing a 309mj into the stick fully? Can’t imagine how you’d be able to open up the entire stick since the bat top and shaft of the lever comes in one piece unlike the sanwa’s where you have go screw on the ball top.
I have not, actually on the drone, i use it on my rap4 mostly, you would just need to assemble after screwing it in, the shaft and bat-top are usually comes detached.
Thank you for this video. So, how do you make sure the joystick is compatible with the Qanba? The screws have to fit. What are the dimension requirements?
Well, the LS-32 fastener-type (called the Seimitsu LS-32-SC-K (.187 Fastener Type) with RE Plate (2017 Model) on the Focus Attack site) with the stock Qanba Drone joystick microswitch wires will do... Also, the LS-33, LS-55, and LS-56 should also be compatible, though the LS-56 is the only one with the PCB...
How were you able to open the arcade stick? Even with taking off the cover and the screws on the back it was still a little hard to open. I didn’t want to forcefully pull it because I was afraid of breaking it. On the instructions it says don’t disassemble so I wonder if anyone else has had this problem or maybe it’s the way they made mine to where it’s hard to open. Thanks for your help
@@lukass1727 Yeah I realized after I wrote this comment 🤦🏾♂️ lol. I was actually able to change out the buttons and put new ones in but thank you for your response I appreciate it
@@JoystickNY then the offshoot chance a Seimitsu LS-40 could also fit, it’s almost the same lever. The original Drone couldn’t fit anything but the Sanwa JLF and maybe the smaller Seimitsu like an LS-56. This is quite an upgrade for the Drone 2.
Do you know and have you tested any Korean sticks in the drone 2? I have 1 and wanna switch to Korean lever but don’t have enough to buy a lever and a new stick so I’d rather just buy a k lever and put it in the drone
My friend is selling his Fujin V3 lever, and i just bought this stick, any idea if the lever fits ? Having concerns about the pins not being able to go through the plastic wall on the bottom mounting hole 😢
Great tutorial. I have one question. I have an old madcazt TE1 for PS3. Can I take the buttons and joystick from it to put them in the Drone 2? Thanx for the help!
As usual great video! Do you ever plan on doing videos on tips for shumps? As I see you play them too. I'm trying to juggle between learning fighting games and shumps and recently been playing Pocket Fighter, which I think is a good game for beginners ;)
@@simplelifeinjapan5353 Micro and macro stuff comes with time. I think the best way to practice them is to just play the shmups you enjoy most and which are the most engaging. Sometimes it just takes being "in" the game for a while to start noticing how and when to do things or give yourself greater advantages. I've done a number of videos geared toward people who are either complete beginners or who want to start improving if they've struggled with these games for a while. A huge part of what I do is on shmup mindset since this is seldom explored anywhere yet I believe it is one of the greatest keys to evolving as a player.
Crap I wish I found your video yesterday, I just ordered a sanwa joystick for my drone 2 and I didn't get the 5 pin adapter. Now I have to wait an extra day for shipping cause I don't wanna solder 😭
Mine just arrived and i'm trying to get it open to switch the gate to an octagonal one but it feels like it's got something near the mute/r3 buttons preventing it from coming loose. I'm afraid to use too much force, is there anything i'm doing wrong?
Glad you’re making videos again. I bought my first two arcade sticks on your recommendations and modded them following your instructions. I can’t thank you enough.
Happy to be able to help ❤️
Thank you for this mod tutorial video. I recently bought the Qanba Drone 2 with Gravity Buttons and Joystick. This video made it simple and easy to understand how to mod. Now it’s ready for SF6, MK1 and Tekken 8.
appreciate you
I’m so glad you included testing other levers, especially korean levers in the drone because it’s one of the reasons I don’t go for it since it’s not the friendliest for korean levers since it’s bottom mounted while most sticks I see mount them on the top panel instead. Much appreciated!
On that note, i do hope you can take a look at the qanba titan and hori alpha.
thank you for watching
Lets get this channel to 100K!! Thankyou for this review!!! looking forward to more reviews. You help us players especially in FGC decide if we should buy or not and whether its worth it to spend our money. Your content provides value
Thank you so much, appreciate the love ❤️
Good thing that the 309mj will fit in the drone. I'm planning to buy this stick cause I'm tired of bringing my big ones for traveling.
Thats smart 👍
Let me know how you’ll be able to remove the upper casing and opening the rest of the stick w/ the 309mj installed, since the method of removing the bat top for the lever requires you to remove the clip, which I imagine will be hard for such a small hole.
Check my reply on the other comment, lmk if it helps
I love your channel! I'm not confident enough to mod sticks on my own...with your content I was able to mod my 8bitdo with a full sanwa set.
I appreciate you!😊
Always happy to help 🙏
I can't wait for your reviews of the Obsidian 2 and the new Titan model.
Appreciate you
Great video! You never disappoint
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
I’m a pad player and bought a Drone 2 based in part on your thoughts and insights, and I’m very happy with my purchase. This video is a great guide for modding too. Would the Sanwa stick you use be comparable with all Sanwa gates?
I think I want an octagonal gate…but a video going over gate options would also be helpful! Thanks for all the work you’re doing here.
I feel like Qanba have missed a massive opportunity by not allowing more space for the lever. I've got the original drone which is a great entry level stick, now I'm looking at getting a second to allow friends to play in person with me. I was excited when I saw the Drone II, but I won't buy one because I want one with enough space for me to try out a much wider range of levers.
Great guide btw, it was your original Drone modding guide that I followed to upgrade my lever and buttons to Sanwa parts.
Anytime friend. Happy to help
I remember watching the original Qanba Drone mod tutorial, and now im back with the Drone 2 vid. Im just going to use my original adapater cable you recommended in the first one! Thank you again for the video!
Appreciate you for watching❤️
This is the first stick I've seen that mounts the lever to the bottom of the case, rather than the top!
Yup, i guess it was clever idea to keep the stick thinner and top panel flat
lol sick. loved it. i just bought the drone 1 just this week. based on one of your videos.
Good pick 👍
So, a note on the LS-32. There are two versions of that joystick relevant to the discussion, the ls-32 and the ls-32-01, where the 01 denotes that it has a pcb for a 5 pin connector. The ls-32 is just 4 microswitches without a pcb like most American and Korean joysticks, sometimes called the "fastener" version, and I was able to get one of those to fit in a Drone 1 with the default wiring harness by bending the pins. Generally speaking if short collar K-levers fit, that version should fit.
Great info, some 1 also asked the question, i was thinking that ls31 should fit without the pcb
his quality is just too good for what he makes - really appreciate your reviews - wishing you great success in whatever endeavors in life you decide to do.
The channel I didn't know I needed!
❤️ appreciate you
Great video! I have pre-ordered this stick and can’t wait to get it. My first stick ever. Can you give your recommendations for buttons and lever to replace the original parts?
Start with sanwa lever and button, you cant go wrong with them first
great vid. wasnt expecting to learn anything new. just to enjoy your vid. the last part on wolverine was a nice touch. thank you.
Thank you for this tutorial. I am ordering Sanwa parts this week. I love how light and comfortable the Quanba Drone 2 is in my lap but the stock lever feels bad, in my opinion. QCF motions just don’t want to register for games like Third Strike…
Amazing video, and instructions incredibly easy to follow. Thanks as well for the great links!
That looked extremely simple. Reminds me of hotswap pcb on keyboards. Thanks!
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
Just got a Qanba Drone 2 for SF6. First fighting game I’ve played in a long time. This is a great video if I want to mod it if I get really into it!
Enjoy my friend
Thanks for adding that infinite at the end!
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
Awesome video! I love how you include small snippets of gameplay as well!
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10:37 I didn't know that you can do this nice trick. 👍
Lol i got a few fail tries , i will post it on ig soon 🤣
Another incredible video! Thanks for sharing!
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
Thanks for your tutorial!
Thanks alot i really enjoy you breaking down infinites in your vids
I believe is the ls-32
Awesome video. Loved the infinite combo tutorial.
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
Oh man, thx for the video. I could see a problem which I never expected. To get the JLF into the Drone seems easy going with the 5-pin cable. But I also planned to put the Drone Stick into an other Arcade Stick. But don‘t know how that should work (never saw a 5-pin with opposite plugs)
wooo thats what we were waiting for, thats what its all about
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
I was lucky enough to grab an original qanba drone on sale for $40 a few years ago. I threw in a jlf and OBSF 30s too but I didn't know about the pin connector so I just soldered it on to the exposed pins. I use it as my stick to travel with since my other ones are huge
Great deal, works like a charm
Awesome video! I suck at fighting games, but I definitely love the fighting game community.
appreciate you
I really enjoyed your video, I would like to see the components of the Qanba Obsidian 2 and its respective mod in a future.
Sad the Semitsu doesn't fit, but what if you use the fastener version and not the PCB version of the LS32? I use an LS32 Fastener version on my Hori, and I think it should fit the Drone 2.
My exact thoughts. I have them at home and it really makes alot of difference for example on my Tes+ the ls32 fits perfectly if I use the switches and a 187 connector but not with the standard pcb
That might fit, cuz its the pcb thats too big on the ls32
I love this guy
Try testing your fighting games out with a Sanwa JLF lever, an eight-way restrictor gate, a ball-top or a bat-top and Seimitsu buttons.
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Another upload lets gooo! Keep it up!!
Thank you
OMG THE KING IS BACK 😊🎉🎉
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great guide. I watched your qanba drone 1 modding video first as that was my first arcade stick and both videos are very helpful for me as i want to trade in their buttons and levers for sanwa. It's a little bit of a shame though because watching this and your review makes me feel like there arent many upsides to second model for its price but i have not felt it in my hands myself of course
not much, stick with the 1
Have you tried installing a 309mj into the stick fully? Can’t imagine how you’d be able to open up the entire stick since the bat top and shaft of the lever comes in one piece unlike the sanwa’s where you have go screw on the ball top.
I have not, actually on the drone, i use it on my rap4 mostly, you would just need to assemble after screwing it in, the shaft and bat-top are usually comes detached.
Not the type of stick I would buy personally, but a fantastic video!
Thank you 🙏❤️
Thank you for this video. So, how do you make sure the joystick is compatible with the Qanba? The screws have to fit. What are the dimension requirements?
great video! amazing Combo at the end That game looks really cool I will try it 😁😁
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
Well, the LS-32 fastener-type (called the Seimitsu LS-32-SC-K (.187 Fastener Type) with RE Plate (2017 Model) on the Focus Attack site) with the stock Qanba Drone joystick microswitch wires will do...
Also, the LS-33, LS-55, and LS-56 should also be compatible, though the LS-56 is the only one with the PCB...
Great info, i def forgot to mention the fastener versions
How were you able to open the arcade stick? Even with taking off the cover and the screws on the back it was still a little hard to open. I didn’t want to forcefully pull it because I was afraid of breaking it. On the instructions it says don’t disassemble so I wonder if anyone else has had this problem or maybe it’s the way they made mine to where it’s hard to open. Thanks for your help
There's a 6th screw underneath the tiny sticker on the back
@@lukass1727 Yeah I realized after I wrote this comment 🤦🏾♂️ lol. I was actually able to change out the buttons and put new ones in but thank you for your response I appreciate it
@@LVTheMC hell yeah bro I was just looking for the same thing and I realized it was there
sorry for the late reply, thank for others to answered
@@JoystickNY It’s okay thank you for your help
A Seimitsu LS-32 might fit if it’s not the PCB version?
big chance, cuz its the pcb that is blocking
@@JoystickNY then the offshoot chance a Seimitsu LS-40 could also fit, it’s almost the same lever.
The original Drone couldn’t fit anything but the Sanwa JLF and maybe the smaller Seimitsu like an LS-56.
This is quite an upgrade for the Drone 2.
I notice they redo the plastic poles for the screws which gave more room for hayabusa and korean levers
Great tutorial thank you
Appreciate you
waiting for ur hitbox video！good video
Thank you 🙏
Love your content, I wanted the qanba obsidian 2 but it was out of my price range so I settled for the qanba drone 2 instead, I will put sanwa parts
It will be good enough, the ob2 is over price imo
Do you know and have you tested any Korean sticks in the drone 2? I have 1 and wanna switch to Korean lever but don’t have enough to buy a lever and a new stick so I’d rather just buy a k lever and put it in the drone
Works for all games sports games also
Will you do one of the leverless controllers next?
Maybe in a month or 2; i will be away for a month on a work trip soon 🙏❤️
C'mon Jay. SF6 is here. It's about time for a new vid from you.😅
yessss, thank you
The ls-32 will fit, just not the ls-32-1 (the PCB version) just like the old drone, good to see the Hayabusa works in it now.
thank you for the info
I love your videos
appreciate you friend
Looking forward to Qanba Titan!
Will do 🙏
this ok for beginners or go for hori alpha ?
mod guide + combo video? that's cool 😀😀
Something new lol
@@JoystickNY yeah, keep the awesom work man 😁
My friend is selling his Fujin V3 lever, and i just bought this stick, any idea if the lever fits ? Having concerns about the pins not being able to go through the plastic wall on the bottom mounting hole 😢
hi, love ur videos, can u please do a tutorial, on how to do DP motion on a pad from crouching position, i always get super strying to do it
try doing diagonal diagonal as dp, then super
Will the IST Alpha 49S or Alpha N fit inside this stick?
Good looking minimalist stick, way too many have dumb decals and logos everywhere
I like minimal style too😊
Nice ! 😎
Appreciate you
please do one for a qanba titan!(if you ever get your hands on one)
will do
Do I still need the adapter for a korean lever in addition to the jst conversion cable? (I need to install a crown 309mj)
Great tutorial.
I have one question. I have an old madcazt TE1 for PS3. Can I take the buttons and joystick from it to put them in the Drone 2?
Thanx for the help!
yes
So are you doing an Obsidian 2 review and mod guide?
Yes; maybe in 1 month; becuz i will be away for a work trip soon
Great video
Thank you
I'm want to buy some Sanwa screw in buttons for this stick. Would they feel a lot better than the stock buttons?
They will feel more responsive in my opinion, slightly
i hope the controller throw was done in the first take O__o
Haha it was not lol, u will see a fail video soon 🤣🤣🤣
2 - 4 - 6
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
Donde puedo comprar cables para los botones???
Hey, will you do a Qanba Obsidian 2 review? Would be great :)
Yup, when it comes out 😊
Can you maybe make a video on the Daija Arcade Stick for the PS5?
yes, its on the list, but i m very behind as i haveto work
Good info
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
What type of lever is in the drone by default? (I thought the come with Sanwa)
Its unbranded parts
Can u recommend fightstick right now for the midrange price ?
The hori rap 4 is a great mid range stick
Very nice Review! Do you know of CROWN/Samducksa Joystick Lever CWL-303MJ-DX-KMS will fit on Quaban Drone 1?
mostly not, might have to cut plastic
Dropped the stick, I've seen the blooper 😂
🤣❤️
thoughts on this stick worth buying?
Drone 1 is a better choice
Hello the ball top doesn’t turn i cant remove it (Im using obsidian 2)
Went on their website to see other products to see the crystal is on sale for 99 dollars would you recommend that over the drone 2?
dont buy the crystal, and the drone 2 i m not fully recommend, cuz its quite expensive for the value, if u r on pc, get the 8bit
Hey brother, sf6 around the conner, you got new videos for us right!
yesssss
i have panthera evo from 2019 ago. looking for change with 309mj. will it fit?
I think it was a bit tight, might have to cut some plastic.
As usual great video! Do you ever plan on doing videos on tips for shumps? As I see you play them too. I'm trying to juggle between learning fighting games and shumps and recently been playing Pocket Fighter, which I think is a good game for beginners ;)
I love shunmps, i have play quite a few when i was young, i can only 1 credit beat giga wing 1, the rest i didnt spend much time on 😊
What kind of tips are you after or what are some of your greatest challenges with shmups so far?
@@Shmuptopia I'm a big Darius fan and just trying to figure out macro and micro dodging and the best ways to pratice them
@@JoystickNY I've always wanted to get into giga wing as it looks great
@@simplelifeinjapan5353 Micro and macro stuff comes with time. I think the best way to practice them is to just play the shmups you enjoy most and which are the most engaging. Sometimes it just takes being "in" the game for a while to start noticing how and when to do things or give yourself greater advantages. I've done a number of videos geared toward people who are either complete beginners or who want to start improving if they've struggled with these games for a while. A huge part of what I do is on shmup mindset since this is seldom explored anywhere yet I believe it is one of the greatest keys to evolving as a player.
New to fight sticks. Looking to buy one to play SF6 on PS5. What stick is good stick to purchase regardless of price?
Hori alpha is a excellent option
Hello I would like to know that arcadestick is compatible with a computer mac big sur, thank you.
wow, very good question, i am actually not sure, unless u bootcamp it to window,
Whats the best affordable stick for xbox series s
Companys havent made sticks for xbox for a long time, but the cheapest one would be mayflash f300
Nic combo! I gotta hop in training mode and try it out
Thank you🙏❤️
Know if the Etokki Omni Stick will work on PS5? Thanks
I am not 100% sure, check their site under the compatibility, they have alot of models
please review the qanba titan
Next video 😄
How you doing?!splendid !😇
thank you for watching 🙏❤️
Does any know we’re I can get a new cable I broke one of the pins on trying to replace it can anyone help
When is mod your lever pt3
thank you for reminder, i been slow
Crap I wish I found your video yesterday, I just ordered a sanwa joystick for my drone 2 and I didn't get the 5 pin adapter. Now I have to wait an extra day for shipping cause I don't wanna solder 😭
don solder it , don rush it
Mine just arrived and i'm trying to get it open to switch the gate to an octagonal one but it feels like it's got something near the mute/r3 buttons preventing it from coming loose. I'm afraid to use too much force, is there anything i'm doing wrong?
There's a 6th screw hiding behind a sticker -_- At least i found it before doing any damage
I wanted to mod my Mayflash 500. Is the 5 pin adapter cable compatible with it? I don't know how to find this information.
Yep! The 5 pin adapter cable works with the MayFlash sticks as it does with the Drone and Drone 2.
@@SoranErdeOld Thank you! I love Sanwa parts and I don't have access to a soldering kit. That's why I asked. Have a great day! =)
Yup it will work for all mayflash
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Does anyone know if a Samducksa 309FJ would fit into the Drone 2? I want to mod mine with a bat top.
ggs thanks for info