It sounds like the switch prongs are bent. I would remove the offending switches and look at them again. Straighten out anything bent and then carefully line them up before applying pressure (they can only be seated one way, so make sure the prongs are going in the appropriate holes). I'd do all this with just the bare PCB so that top acrylic art layer will be less likely to get in the way of your vision. Hope that helps. Good luck!

Hey, thanks for the review copy! Best of luck in the controller space!

Quick question from a possible buyer of your product. If I wanted to directly connect the DuelPad to my PS5 via USB-C-USB-A wire and Brook Wingman, will I be able to do so?

@@BigBoyNoel01same question for Xbox series

@@BigBoyNoel01 Sure thing that wingman works well with A16, it will be more comfortable to plug it into the passthrough port, and then press HOME button after connect A16 with PS5

​ @surtrpicks Hi, mayflash Magicboots(they have several kinds of magicboots, ask the seller before your purchase) works well as I know, plug it into the passthrough port and you can enjoy the game

A user DM'ed me a similar comment on discord. I really think it all depends on what a user prioritizes in a controller, but this is what I told them: Cosmox has a bigger catalog of devices so you can likely find more (small S line if you like portability and M line if you like metal). If it's the choice between the DuelPad A16 and the T16 Crystal then both feel extremely similar. If you like slightly smaller buttons and that left pinky function, then go DuelPad. If you prefer larger buttons and the left palm function, then go Cosmox. The prices are also similar. If you want your own art, then FA prints laser-cut art for most Cosmox products, but if you'd like the ease of new caps from the same place you order your controller from, DuelPad. Also the layouts aren't quite identical, so measuring from the left side of the left function (not the left pinky extra, mind you) to the right edge of the 3P button on both devices, the spacing is different. DuelPad A16 is 7 3/4" and the T16 is nearly ~8 1/2". Not much in the grand scheme of things, but might help you pick one over the other. If your hand size leans smaller/average, DuelPad. If they lean average/bigger, T16. Both are solid options at the end of the day though. Hope that helps!

Yes! These allure of these things is contagious! Thanks for watching and make sure to post your completed build on r/fightsticks when you get it buttoned up! Good luck!

@@HushMySweet1 Thank you. I will!

Dang, I left a Hilton reference on the table... Maybe next time. Thanks for watching!

Hey, thank YOU for watching/commenting! I appreciate all your support. And yeah, I think overall button size combined with the slightly different placement of some of these extra function buttons will be how a user would choose between this model and something like a T16.

That's true! Both your take on the layout and the competition. Actually, someone on reddit just asked about the layout differences. And you didn't ask, but I'm going to leave the same comment here so I keep it on KZbin for easy future reference. "Measuring from the left side of the left function (not the left pinky extra, mind you) to the right edge of the 3P button on both devices, the spacing is not the same. DuelPad A16 is 7 3/4" and the T16 is nearly 8 1/2"

Your timing is a bit unfortunate but I hope you dig your Flatbox all the same. Thanks for watching, dude!

DiscoDigitalShop - www.etsy.com/shop/DiscoDigitalShop?ref=yr_purchases#items Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

I just used a standard USB C-A as you said. I think I picked up that one from Amazon, in a basic package of more appropriately sized ones that I have already used. I think it was 16" but really, you probably only need ~10" or less, though to some extent it depends where you mount you PCB. Most Brook boards have a USB B connection, however, so good to know if you aren't going with one of these advanced breakout boards. Anyway, thanks for watching and best of luck with your build! Show it off on r/fightsticks when you're done!

​@@HushMySweet1 thanks for the fast response :) i'm actually planning on using the exact same board! i was just wondering if you need like a special "higher voltage "usb cable or at least a fast charging phone cable or sum like that - so a normal USB C-A phone cable without fast charging should be enough?

@@ALLstarFullspeed Yeah, I have never looked twice at the different kinds. These "normal" ones function just fine. Thanks!

Np, great build!

Awesome! I love it when stuff like that lines up nicely. Good luck with your new game and the device if you pull the trigger on one. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! The controller is fun and inexpensive enough, it should be easy for most to grab if they are so inclined. Thanks for watching, dude!

@@HushMySweet1 where can i get those kailh convex keycaps

They came in a DuelPad branded box so the same company sells both. I'd guess they would be available on their website or, maybe more likely, their ali exprss storefront. Good luck!

Very comparable with a few minor tweaks: the buttons are different sizes, the footprint is slightly different, and this model has moved two of the additional buttons to different placements (one notably from the left palm to the left pinky area). But yeah, clearly the T16 was an inspiration in their design and pricing. Thank you for watching and weighing in, dude!

@@HushMySweet1 lol, I was typing this comment while watching this vid and then you mentioned in the vid the similarities, so actually meant to delete my comment. Thanks for replying. Great content and great channel!!! Subbed ages ago and liked!

The creator side shows little icons next to commenters and yours says you've been in the fold for over a year, so I very much appreciate your support! Thank you again!

I got my t16c in the mail today and the unboxing experience is exactly the same lol

@Waheeeey yeah, they are pretty dang similar. Yours didn't come with those two little foldable sticky brackets though, did it? To date, none of my Haute42 wares came with those. Thanks for watching!

Awesome, thanks for the support! Plenty of all-button and fightstick content if that's up your alley, lol.

Nice! Did you go with the art or keep it blank? And did yours have V1 or V2 switches?

Hey thanks for asking! The lowest profile we offer overall is our flat (flatbox-style) shape. If you're looking for drop-in buttons that replace a standard arcade button (like a Sanwa button), you'd want the MonKey B.U.T.T.s with a flat profile. If you have a premade PCB-based controller (like one of ours or a Haute or Granola, etc) then you just want the MonKeys button caps in the flat shape.

We also have some videos on our page that show off the different shapes :)

@@SGFDevices Are these lower than the Korean ones that have Cherry MX in them? They're about 1-2mm lower than Sanwa Buttons.

@@Ratel3000 as far as I'm aware, yes, they would be, but I don't have every button possible to compare with.

Hey thanks for watching! There are newer versions of this lever on Aliexpress if you'd like to pick one up.

@@HushMySweet1 how do I search for it? What keywords do I use does it have some specific naming or is just arcade stick enough and I go from there. Any pointers for the different models I may find? Like a more sturdy one etc

@@DCFHazardRebornChannel I think they are only selling the revised version now, so something a bit different than what you see here. I'll review it one day here. Anyway, search things like "Baji Stick, Baji Joystick, Devil Desigh, sinoarcade" to get it to come up. Good luck!

It's a super fun and creative community! Always hard to narrow them down each month. Thanks for watching/commenting!

I've never watched the old cartoons, but that sounds about right! In regard to your question, it's been a minute since I've seen that one, but I believe it was a metal enclosure made by an overseas builder (something similar to Starry Sky, but not quite). It's giving me u/Turbulent-Court6356 vibes and he's a builder who won Fightstick of the Year a couple years back.

@@HushMySweet1 If you ever get a chance look up some google images. I think it will be good for a laugh. Okay appreciate the info. Debating on starting a new build myself or just swapping some things around on my old qanba obsidian and adding a NOIR button layout

Right on! Very clean!

@@HushMySweet1 thank you! took a while to nail down the wiring but it was worth it in the end

Yeah, that was a cool idea and made for a unique Haut42 device. And hey, almost to 1K subs! You've been on the grind, dude!

@@HushMySweet1 thanks 🙏🏾 much appreciated it's a lot of work but a lot of fun Who knew this space would take off like it has this year FGC is growing and I love it I'm happy to be in this space and learning and growing everyday Keep up the great content and hard work Your definitely going to hit that 10k in no time

Judging by the comments on that thread, there were some people who were unfamiliar, but most seemed to know. Still, ODB has been gone ~20 years now, so maybe you're right and they just have a bit less recognition these stills. Such an iconic logo though. Thanks for watching!

@@HushMySweet1 good to know most still do. cuz it is for the children.

Yeah, it's always hard to narrow it down, but fun to try to put together some nice community highlights. Some months are definitely more challenging to keep the showcase less than 8 minutes. Btw, you take nice pictures!

Yes!

Dang. Which custom was yours? There are always a few that I miss and that sneak through the cracks. Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment all the same, however!

Is that a stick you own or just your favorite or something? Sorry, not sure I follow what you're saying.

Hey, thanks for your nice comment and for posting it up on r/fightsticks! It was a cool build!

Yeah, it ended up with a unique aesthetic. Came out pretty memorable. Thanks for stopping by, V! Appreciate ya!

Hey, thanks for stopping by! Your Altered Beast track was sick!

Thanks man

And thank you for your consistent support! Always cool to see you in the comments!

Plenty more to come! Thank you for watching/commenting!

A balltop change shouldn't mess with any sort of inputs. I would double-check that your 5-pin connection is securely connected to the harness. Maybe you jostled something? Just confirm that everything is secure.

@@HushMySweet1 yea it was one of the color ed cables, the white one was a little put so i pushed it back in. Works now. Mustve touched it accidentally when removing the buttons..

@@ycb955 So glad you got it figured out! Thanks for watching!

🤑 Nice! I hope you dig it!

I'm sure they'll be at Evo, so if you or a buddy is going, may be able to grab one that way. But yeah, I hope you get what you want sooner or later! Thank you for watching.

@@HushMySweet1 Yes! They told me they will be at Evo, in fact, they said most of the stuff on the website will show "out of stock" because they're taking all the stock with them to Evo :D Sadly, I am not gonna be at Evo this year and I don't know anyone going either, so I guess I'll have to wait until CEOtaku - which happens way closer to my hometown than Evo (if they even show up to that!). Thanks for the video and the review!

That's awesome! I hope it helps you get it made! Thanks for watching/commenting!

Kitsune plays on PS5 out of the box. The M16 has a slot for a dongle and you just use something like a $30 Mayflash MagicBoots v1.1 and it will authenticate and play on PS5.

There's another controller similar to this one called the B16 which has a bigger footprint and more buttons. (I'll demo it on the channel at some point) It might also be worth considering depending on how big your hands are. Just food for thought. Thanks for watching!

@@HushMySweet1 Adding that on my list instead.

@@HushMySweet1 Are the buttons reprogrammable in changing keybinds?

So all of Haute42 stuff (and a lot of these other smaller all-button controller businesses, really) make use of GP2040-CE firmware in their devices. That allows easy access to a web configurator and you can remap, or even disable, whatever buttons you want. As long as you have a PC you can hook it up to to get into the configurator, there is a ton of cool little things you can do. This is also that same thing that allows SOCD changes, LED lighting changes, and OLED splash screen changes (if your controller has the screen anyway). Tons of customization! Good luck!

Nice! Thanks for your nice comment and all your support!

I used a PCB assembly service to get this one. If you just want to buy one ready to go, then SGF has a similar model (pretty much the same except it also comes with a screw terminal block, so just a bit fancier than what I had in this vid). 95% the same though. Good luck with the build! sgfdevices.com/products/sgf-gp2040-ce-advanced-breakout-board-pe

A Sanwa JLF/JLX is already about the lowest price point lever we can tap. We could change the buttons to Sanwa or Hori for some reduced cost. I have an older video about a "shadow fightstick" where I try to give tips on where you can cut corners to reduce the overall price of a build. Maybe worth looking into to see where you can save. But if you can get an enclosure for cheap, that will go a long way toward keeping the money down. As far as other arcade part suppliers outside the US, I'm not overly familiar with them. Might be worth looking into Bermonch, BattleMonkey, Satsui Customs, Wallcade, TR Fight Stick to see where they get their supplies. Good luck in the build!

@@HushMySweet1 Thanks man, I've been spending all day looking for some alternatives because at some sites the prices are about 50% higher than shown. It feels like it would be better to just buy one of the expensive ones while I always wanted to make one my own

You'll have to let us know if you find a reasonably priced source for arcade stick parts or what business you go with if you're ordering a custom! I sometimes get questions from Europeans but I don't know the fightstick scene in that part of the world all that well, so I may be able to direct others to your comment/experience getting one together since you'll likely know better than me when you get it all done. Thanks for watching/commenting!

I'm not quite sure what you mean, but both should work fine on PS5. Thanks for watching!

Hey! Yeah, this one has caps that extend ~4 mm above the top plexi, so the slides are passable and fairly similar to a lot of other default all-button options. So not the worst, but not its best feature either. But the caps are smooth, even on the edges, so that helps. Still, you'll like have to get a feel for the pressure and speed to do clean slides every single time. Easiest slide experience I have had was a Slab MX where I changed out the full size switches to lower stem variants. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

@@HushMySweet1 thanks for the reply man! I think the Slab MX is a bit out of my budget but this haute models are extremely tempting to me. I’ve been curious about a leverless for quite some time now and the <$100 options here seem to good to pass.

@@rod_2109 Stay tuned. I have a vid I'm finishing up hopefully in the next day or so and it may speak to you.

I have an old video on "hitsticks" that showcases sort of what you're talking about. Usually the joystick is on the far left and the movement buttons are more in the middle, but you could build it however you'd like. Still, the vid might serve as good inspiration and give you an idea of what other people have done. Thanks for watching!

See my reply on your other comment. Good luck in Tekken 8!

It really depends on what you prioritize. If you really like optical switches, then the Kitsune will have this beat. If you like arcade style buttons, then Hit Box will win. Does it need to work right out of the box on the PS5 or are you okay with some tinkering? The Kitsune will work straight away, but something like the Haute42 T16 Crystal (if you want to install artwork) or the M16+ (if you prefer metal) are cheaper and have more button options, but you have to install a dongle to make sure they work on PS5. It's easy to do, but some people don't like to mess with their controllers. Mavercade also has some fun layouts if you like these ones with more button options. It's hard to give a true recommendation without knowing what you prioritize in a controller, but all of the ones I mentioned will function well. Thanks for watching!

@@HushMySweet1 I am still a pad player so I don’t know so i want an advice from someone who know about them all

I talked to TheTrain about one and he is likely down for one. I'll add the others to my short list for a potential future one. Thanks for watching! (And lol @ arcade stick influencer powers)

@@HushMySweet1 Thatd be sick. I feel like those 3 in particular have been so important towards whats happening in the modern controller landscape. It's really crazy stuff. Also you can't try and hide it, I'm onto you!