Man, I was thinking about building a stick/hitbox from the ground up for the first time as a fun personal project for me and this vid happens to show up in my feed. Destiny.
Man I’m glad this came up in my recs, been thinking of building a hitbox styled controller and this seems like a better place to start than going full diy-ing and enclosure with tools I’d have to buy for 1 use. Thanks man!
I was lucky enough to be able to order one around October last year. Immediately after shipping, Art Hong put out the shutdown notice. ): I don't think anyone else has the level of customization the Tek Case builder did with regards to auxiliary buttons.
I dealt with Laugh about 10 years back. Sold me some parts (Joystick and buttons) for a Korean Candy Cab I had (Crowin Case 203). Really nice guy and shipped me the parts pretty quickly. I believe this was back when he had just started Etokki or right before the site launched.
To be fair some people do not want to brand themself as a company if they're just doing themself. Using social media is a good way to just take the few custom orders you do yourself.
just ordered a korean noir BNB clear stick kit this morning for the new Knee Neo with the capsule top and some really pretty translucent red CROWN buttons, can't wait to get it and put everything together I am extremely excited! love the look of the BNB cases!
Man I got an idea for custom stick but got no idea if anyone can build it. So when I saw the Cross-Up, I knew I wanted something like that, joystick with d pad capabilities as well, but on the Cross-Up, the direction buttons are on the right. I want them on the left so my thought is a joystick with Mixbox style awsd controls, that way there's enough room for em as, with the way they're spread out to fit the natural curve of the hand, there just would not be for a Hit-Box style button layout. Do you know anyone that could build this?
I'm looking at getting my first 'does everything' stick for MiSTer, loads of really nice ones out there, information overload lol, I like Eternal Rivals, thanks for the list
@@jonyfraze For sure. So I'm dating myself, but last time I played fighting games was in the mid 90s with SF2, MK, and KI. Which modern fighting game would be a good one to start with?
You can't go wrong with Foe Hammer Shop. I have that DIY one Focus Attack sold 8 years ago and one of their Stealth ones painted in a metallic black. Both top notch.
Great video. I built an Eternal Rivals Vegeta stick, which is now in their gallery. It is a nice, lightweight enclosure and the customer service is great, including getting your art squared away. I also built two AFS sticks, 14" and 18". They weigh a ton, but i like it. The massive, ultra heavy 18" enclosure is my favorite. It allows you to play more aggressively, no joke. It feels like you are playing on an arcade cab. Not good for lugging around. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. Again, great video.
@@itsmekaaa9635 cool! i may just do my own thing anyway, kaimana has a couple limitations i wasnt initially aware of. would be cool to add kaimana code to a brook board and just output led data directly off an extra pin but i dont see that happening having it be a separate board prevents any input lag issues it would possibly have anyway
I used a PAS Excellence Model T for my fight stick and I love it for the most part. There's a couple things I'm not crazy about, but the stick works and looks good and that what matters most to me
Very nice video and good guide, i hope if you can next videos to talk about rubber foot or similar options for fighsticks and where is possible to buy someones.
Big fan of your BNB friend of mine showed me his and I immediately blown away then I bought my own. I just love how light it all is. Its bloody amazing! I added in a couple of extras Bought some cable holders to swing the cable around like the victrix has Added rubber padding at the bottom inspired by the TE2+ What would I change/add? Somewhere to add a leather handle to carry it around Place store the EX groove when I detach it Touchpad PS4 touchpad interface (if such a thing exists) I don't know if this is possible though but its just something I'm actively looking for.
Seems like the majority of the DIY joystick industry has something against manufacturing cases that fit American HAPP or IL style joysticks. Everything is made with Asian style sticks in mind. That's why I'm glad I got my Xarcade Solo Stick that I modded out. I actually have 2 of them now.
I hear ya, I grew up in the 90s and played on HAPP/IL parts in arcades myself. Unfortunately American style parts started phasing out during the sf4 era where Japanese vewlix style cases became popular. But stay tuned, some of my colleagues are working some some solutions for your concerns.. 😉
I cannot find anyone that sells the cases without holes drilled. I want to drill them myself so I can separate movement and action buttons more and add a right thumb button
It’s because most people just want to a case that’s ready to populate. However I offer a custom layout service on my 4TW cases. jonyfraze.bigcartel.com/category/4tw
Some real good options presented here. I'd be interested to know which of these makers get down with weird/specific customization requests. When making my boombox fightstick I had some very specific needs. A BNB fightstick case was actually my first choice, but you (jony) told me you couldn't do what I wanted and instead pointed me to AFS. They were able to fill my request, and everything came out great. It wasn't an easy task for myself or AFS, but the end result is something I'm very proud of. I've got another goofy custom idea, and I'm not sure what case to run with. I know AFS can pull off what I want, but I like to try something new/different with each build and wouldn't mind giving one of these other builders a shot. Also it may just be me and my love for bigger cases (I bought the 18" case), but I feel like the metal cases are a bit on the heavier side than acrylic ones. Do you happen to know if any of these other builders can add extra holes and/or cutouts to their cases, or would it be best to just contact each builder directly?
thanks man, good thing your getting ahead of your game. iam going to make my own stick controller. iam using keyboard to play street fighter 5 on my gaming pc on steam. i will be fixing my connection issue soon, might need new router.
There's a guy in New Zealand called acrycade, he does awesome acrylic cases.. probably the best I have seen for the region... Are you aware of anything else in Australia/New Zealand?
knew bout most but foehammer and the international options real high quality international options! watched *hurtboxTV's* stuff to his video on his snackbox deff want one! got my eyes on a BNB stick for sure! to of course to rep the weifu's to a weeb collage artwork!
Damn! Wish I had seen your video and work before I bought an X-Arcade Tankstick. OK but bigger than I wanted and no customer support. I just knew newer innovation was out there but couldn't find it. Wish someone would think of us Virtual Pinball players who want a good stick with side buttons and a nice trackball.
2nd Impact has a product catalog on FB. PS: really mate? You said you would buy from blokes in the UK, Spain, and TURKEY, but you said Brazil is too far...? I don't get it hahahah Cheers. Still love yer channel though.
not sure if this going to be seen or not but what if I wanted the case to have a custom shape or to mod the pre existing design of a case how much extra do you think that would end up being?
I just got into emulation over a year ago. I've decided I want a fightstick but I also want it with a 2.25" trackball. I can't find a single retailer with such a combination except for the Atari Fight Stick. Why is that? Would you suggest one of these custom DIYers who could design such a box?
Are there any custom chassis's that are easy to Mod like rather than taking off all the screws and flipping it over? I know the Panthera and some Madcatz do it but I can't find any empty chassis for those specifically.
I built a stick preciously into a metal case, and its neat but a little bit heavy for certain uses. Which of these sticks would be the most light weight option?
what would you recommend for a layout where the lever and buttons are not super close together? that's what i dont like about the obsidian or most entry level fightsticks
Both were inspired by the Virtua Stick High Grade. I think there’s a video out there where Markman describes showing up to a convention with the then-new Versus stick at the same time as the Omni was revealed, and having a laugh about how they both copied the same stick
@@jonyfraze oh man thank you so much. One last thing, I got the brook retro board but can't find anyone selling wire harnesses for the turbo, led, or 3 position switch connections. Where can I get those?
Hey just getting into modding sticks and building I have a mad catz TE one I needing metal panel replacement or do I have one or could I use plexiglass or something would like to finish it. Thanks
Swap out the buttons and joystick pretty much. If it's the version with a plexi you could add custom artwork easily. If not, there is plenty of sites than can do decal wraps for the 8bit do/Mayflash sticks.
Warning on Marvelous Customs: they only cut and fab on weekends, and with C-19 and all they're backed up. Been waiting for my order for over a month now, still waiting for a shipping notice.
COVIDs been tough on everyone including me. Keep in mind that many makers do this as a side business. There’s certain parts of my business that are delayed as well due to manufacturing issues. Knowing Marvelous, I know they’re doing all they can to fulfill your order as quickly as they can.
@jonyfraze i need your help. is there a good right hand stick fightstick brand company that you can reccomend that has the stick on the right side? also it has to be compatible with Steam version of street fighter 5 for my gaming pc. help iam bringing some really good competition. havent played for 6 years, planning to get back in the game
Hate to say it (as a old school mk player myself) the demand just isn’t there at the moment for some makers including myself, and the newer MK games and players have all migrated to playing on pad.
Hey Dude can I commission you for my dream stick? I suck at building and I've been a controller user my whole life so I really wanna get into fight sticks with art of me and my mains in other fighting games ill wait if you replay and accept thank you if You deny I understand.
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*_Such_*_ a sport for showcasing others' products!_
2ND Impact brought to Brazilian players the quality in arcadestick and pieces that we had to look for abroad.
Man, I was thinking about building a stick/hitbox from the ground up for the first time as a fun personal project for me and this vid happens to show up in my feed.
Destiny.
Great resource. Awesome that you're supporting other DIY enclosure makers out there!
I like wooden chassis, it actually sounds good pounding on it just like a finely tuned guitar.
Man I’m glad this came up in my recs, been thinking of building a hitbox styled controller and this seems like a better place to start than going full diy-ing and enclosure with tools I’d have to buy for 1 use. Thanks man!
focusattack.com/fightsticks-pads/popular-brands/bnb-fightstick/ link to my BnB enclosure, the “All Button” layout is the equivalent to a Hitbox.
Pouring one out for Tek Innovations. The TI Series B case was the first DIY case I bought, and it's what started the hobby for me.
Agreed! Also JasensCustoms just closed up shop =(
I was lucky enough to be able to order one around October last year. Immediately after shipping, Art Hong put out the shutdown notice. ):
I don't think anyone else has the level of customization the Tek Case builder did with regards to auxiliary buttons.
@@jonyfraze that one hurt made a purchase a week b4 he closed
Still one of my favorite sticks.
Oh, I'm liking Foe Hammer's stuff! The look of it, still going through what I should get for my first arcade stick build.
Better move quick if you want a foehammer, they announced they are closing soon.
I dealt with Laugh about 10 years back. Sold me some parts (Joystick and buttons) for a Korean Candy Cab I had (Crowin Case 203). Really nice guy and shipped me the parts pretty quickly. I believe this was back when he had just started Etokki or right before the site launched.
Having hard time dealing with the Facebook companies... any self respecting organization should have proper web site with price list and models.
To be fair some people do not want to brand themself as a company if they're just doing themself. Using social media is a good way to just take the few custom orders you do yourself.
just ordered a korean noir BNB clear stick kit this morning for the new Knee Neo with the capsule top and some really pretty translucent red CROWN buttons, can't wait to get it and put everything together I am extremely excited! love the look of the BNB cases!
Just got the Bnb case. Can't wait to built it.
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the some of the links work, they are the magician of the cases
Saludos desde España aquí Rafa de Satsui Custom Sticks, Thanks for the detail of including us, we can't be more proud. You made me the day 😘😘
I'll be adding additional vendors to the video description, if there's a company you would like me to consider, please leave a comment..
Man I got an idea for custom stick but got no idea if anyone can build it. So when I saw the Cross-Up, I knew I wanted something like that, joystick with d pad capabilities as well, but on the Cross-Up, the direction buttons are on the right. I want them on the left so my thought is a joystick with Mixbox style awsd controls, that way there's enough room for em as, with the way they're spread out to fit the natural curve of the hand, there just would not be for a Hit-Box style button layout. Do you know anyone that could build this?
I’ve seen AFS do similar layouts, hit them up
@@jonyfraze thank you brother!
Those BNB Blank Cases look really good!
I'm looking at getting my first 'does everything' stick for MiSTer, loads of really nice ones out there, information overload lol, I like Eternal Rivals, thanks for the list
This guy is guide,thanks,new sub.really hard to find arcade sticks without the curved button layout which I fkn hate,also hate ball top sticks
I don't even play fighting games, and this was super interesting! Best of luck with your custom products man, looks great.
Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate it.
@@jonyfraze For sure. So I'm dating myself, but last time I played fighting games was in the mid 90s with SF2, MK, and KI. Which modern fighting game would be a good one to start with?
I grew up in that era as well. I’m a sf player but Try tekken 7, KI (2013), or even GranBlue Fantasy
You can't go wrong with Foe Hammer Shop. I have that DIY one Focus Attack sold 8 years ago and one of their Stealth ones painted in a metallic black. Both top notch.
Great video. I built an Eternal Rivals Vegeta stick, which is now in their gallery. It is a nice, lightweight enclosure and the customer service is great, including getting your art squared away. I also built two AFS sticks, 14" and 18". They weigh a ton, but i like it. The massive, ultra heavy 18" enclosure is my favorite. It allows you to play more aggressively, no joke. It feels like you are playing on an arcade cab. Not good for lugging around. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. Again, great video.
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I recommend eternal rival for a budget build
I agree that was my first case and my reason was cases almost ended more than the pcb and buttons most cases yikes
Sadly the shipping costs more the case outside the US :(
I got the BNB! Working on adding leds and a kaimana kit.
got tired waiting for kaimana to come back in stock; gonna roll my own pcb with an atmega
@@linelinelinelinep440 it's back in stock (as of 07/01/2020)
@@itsmekaaa9635 cool! i may just do my own thing anyway, kaimana has a couple limitations i wasnt initially aware of. would be cool to add kaimana code to a brook board and just output led data directly off an extra pin but i dont see that happening
having it be a separate board prevents any input lag issues it would possibly have anyway
I used a PAS Excellence Model T for my fight stick and I love it for the most part. There's a couple things I'm not crazy about, but the stick works and looks good and that what matters most to me
I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷 I have 2 arcade stick by 2nd is amazing control and you can customize.
That Alice artwork is sick Jon!
Very nice video and good guide, i hope if you can next videos to talk about rubber foot or similar options for fighsticks and where is possible to buy someones.
Big fan of your BNB
friend of mine showed me his and I immediately blown away then I bought my own.
I just love how light it all is.
Its bloody amazing!
I added in a couple of extras
Bought some cable holders to swing the cable around like the victrix has
Added rubber padding at the bottom inspired by the TE2+
What would I change/add?
Somewhere to add a leather handle to carry it around
Place store the EX groove when I detach it
Touchpad PS4 touchpad interface (if such a thing exists)
I don't know if this is possible though but its just something I'm actively looking for.
That’s awesome, thanks for the support
Seems like the majority of the DIY joystick industry has something against manufacturing cases that fit American HAPP or IL style joysticks. Everything is made with Asian style sticks in mind. That's why I'm glad I got my Xarcade Solo Stick that I modded out. I actually have 2 of them now.
I hear ya, I grew up in the 90s and played on HAPP/IL parts in arcades myself. Unfortunately American style parts started phasing out during the sf4 era where Japanese vewlix style cases became popular. But stay tuned, some of my colleagues are working some some solutions for your concerns.. 😉
@@jonyfraze 🤙🏾💯
I cannot find anyone that sells the cases without holes drilled. I want to drill them myself so I can separate movement and action buttons more and add a right thumb button
It’s because most people just want to a case that’s ready to populate. However I offer a custom layout service on my 4TW cases. jonyfraze.bigcartel.com/category/4tw
Some real good options presented here. I'd be interested to know which of these makers get down with weird/specific customization requests.
When making my boombox fightstick I had some very specific needs. A BNB fightstick case was actually my first choice, but you (jony) told me you couldn't do what I wanted and instead pointed me to AFS. They were able to fill my request, and everything came out great. It wasn't an easy task for myself or AFS, but the end result is something I'm very proud of.
I've got another goofy custom idea, and I'm not sure what case to run with. I know AFS can pull off what I want, but I like to try something new/different with each build and wouldn't mind giving one of these other builders a shot. Also it may just be me and my love for bigger cases (I bought the 18" case), but I feel like the metal cases are a bit on the heavier side than acrylic ones.
Do you happen to know if any of these other builders can add extra holes and/or cutouts to their cases, or would it be best to just contact each builder directly?
Anything custom should be discussed with the makers first.
Hit up allfightsticks discord, they get really specific request there
Man i live in Brazil, and 2nd Impact has really good controllers.
2nd impact and soul power custons ❤
I was thinking about doing a third custom. Thanks for this!
thanks man, good thing your getting ahead of your game. iam going to make my own stick controller. iam using keyboard to play street fighter 5 on my gaming pc on steam. i will be fixing my connection issue soon, might need new router.
There's a guy in New Zealand called acrycade, he does awesome acrylic cases.. probably the best I have seen for the region... Are you aware of anything else in Australia/New Zealand?
thanks for the upload
i wanted a nice clearcase & average joe looks great!
knew bout most but foehammer and the international options real high quality international options!
watched *hurtboxTV's* stuff to his video on his snackbox deff want one! got my eyes on a BNB stick for sure! to of course to rep the weifu's to a weeb collage artwork!
Damn! Wish I had seen your video and work before I bought an X-Arcade Tankstick. OK but bigger than I wanted and no customer support. I just knew newer innovation was out there but couldn't find it. Wish someone would think of us Virtual Pinball players who want a good stick with side buttons and a nice trackball.
Awesome content! I didnt know about a couple of these so great stuff!
2nd Impact has a product catalog on FB.
PS: really mate? You said you would buy from blokes in the UK, Spain, and TURKEY, but you said Brazil is too far...? I don't get it hahahah
Cheers. Still love yer channel though.
Almost Every single one of those stores are sold out of all of thier fighstick enclosures with the exception of the BnBs at Focus Attack.
Thank for all the information. It really help me decided
This is a really dope video
not sure if this going to be seen or not but what if I wanted the case to have a custom shape or to mod the pre existing design of a case how much extra do you think that would end up being?
Any recommendations on a strong sturdy case that can accommodate a Happ/IL joystick? 🙏
I wanted to purchase a controller by 2nd Impact so much. Unfortunately, they don't export their products.
just made a vid making my first fight stick with buttercade case
Ah man congrats! Tag us on some
Photos on social media @jonyfraze & @butteroj
That video was sick!!
This is an excellent video, all the good websites, thankyou, ecellent work
Awesome vid thanks for the list
I just got into emulation over a year ago. I've decided I want a fightstick but I also want it with a 2.25" trackball. I can't find a single retailer with such a combination except for the Atari Fight Stick. Why is that? Would you suggest one of these custom DIYers who could design such a box?
Because the fightstick market is geared towards competitive fighting games, not retro.
Thanks so much
Thanks you 👍
Bro ty for this
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Vetash Model 5, he also print the art in the acrilyc for extra
dont forget about B15 SDM Designs their shit is custom to the max
He’s no longer in business unfortunately
How do we know which enclosure can be compatible with Korean levers ?
Usually Korean levers require at least 1.75” height.
Are there any custom chassis's that are easy to Mod like rather than taking off all the screws and flipping it over? I know the Panthera and some Madcatz do it but I can't find any empty chassis for those specifically.
paradisearcadeshop.com/collections/hardware/products/excellence-arcade-stick-herculis-white
Also ArcadeStick Indonesia VS Case does as well.
TY
I built a stick preciously into a metal case, and its neat but a little bit heavy for certain uses. Which of these sticks would be the most light weight option?
Any of the acrylic ones really
what would you recommend for a layout where the lever and buttons are not super close together? that's what i dont like about the obsidian or most entry level fightsticks
I made a “Vewlix Extended” layout for my 4TW cases. jonyfraze.bigcartel.com/category/4tw
So many awesome products, but all of them out of stock. What happened??
Old video.
2ND Impact,. The best
the omni case is the inspired by street figter x tekken case
Both were inspired by the Virtua Stick High Grade. I think there’s a video out there where Markman describes showing up to a convention with the then-new Versus stick at the same time as the Omni was revealed, and having a laugh about how they both copied the same stick
I like more space between the stick and the buttons like the dreamcast stick. Who do you recommend?
Anything with a Noir layout or sega 2p offers more space
@@jonyfraze oh man thank you so much. One last thing, I got the brook retro board but can't find anyone selling wire harnesses for the turbo, led, or 3 position switch connections. Where can I get those?
I wanna see a Southpaw custom Arcadestick/HitBox?
My BnBs can be made southpaw.
Only Allfightsticks have cases for IL parts?
Look out for something coming from layershift / Junkfood. Arcade
Hey just getting into modding sticks and building I have a mad catz TE one I needing metal panel replacement or do I have one or could I use plexiglass or something would like to finish it. Thanks
I don’t believe people are still making replacements panels for the TE anymore. But you can do some artwork and cover it with a plexi cover.
I'm planning to get the mayflash F500 fightstick. Does anyone know what are the best mod stuff I can do with it?
Swap out the buttons and joystick pretty much. If it's the version with a plexi you could add custom artwork easily. If not, there is plenty of sites than can do decal wraps for the 8bit do/Mayflash sticks.
Warning on Marvelous Customs: they only cut and fab on weekends, and with C-19 and all they're backed up. Been waiting for my order for over a month now, still waiting for a shipping notice.
COVIDs been tough on everyone including me. Keep in mind that many makers do this as a side business. There’s certain parts of my business that are delayed as well due to manufacturing issues. Knowing Marvelous, I know they’re doing all they can to fulfill your order as quickly as they can.
SICK!! Thanks Jony!!!
make you one arcade stick with "industrias lorenzo" materials????
I love IL but their parts are not as easy to get in my region’s online parts stores. Also I do not get too many requests to use them nowadays.
@jonyfraze i need your help. is there a good right hand stick fightstick brand company that you can reccomend that has the stick on the right side? also it has to be compatible with Steam version of street fighter 5 for my gaming pc. help iam bringing some really good competition. havent played for 6 years, planning to get back in the game
My Espada cases can be flipped so they are opposite for lefty’s.
I wish they still offered the snack box......
I am brazilian. I have a 2nd impact control, is very nice. (I dont speak inglish kkkk)
Is it easy to build your own arcadestick? Where would u wanna start at? Any pointers?
It’s much easier than you think. Join our discord we can help you: discord.gg/Ztf9DhM
2nd Impact the best brazilian brand!
AllFightSticks is the only one with the Mortal Kombat layout... C'mon, fightstick case sites... Make a Mortal Kombat layout...
Hate to say it (as a old school mk player myself) the demand just isn’t there at the moment for some makers including myself, and the newer MK games and players have all migrated to playing on pad.
Hey Dude can I commission you for my dream stick? I suck at building and I've been a controller user my whole life so I really wanna get into fight sticks with art of me and my mains in other fighting games ill wait if you replay and accept thank you if You deny I understand.
B15 > all , too bad he no longer builds
most of these are not cheap yo!