Build your own FIGHTSTICK - Easy DIY! - LED arcade stick

Want to assemble a fightstick? They are easier than you probably think, and in this video I can walk you through some of the components you’ll need and the steps you’ll take to put it all together!
0:00 Intro
0:30 General parts
1:44 Theming - PRIMUS/RAINBOW GOBLINS(?)
3:22 Joystick
3:59 Buttons
4:38 PCB
5:03 Wiring
6:07 Lighting
7:06 Finishing touches
7:31 Outro

[@BuffaloBi111]

Curious how the vinyl will hold up. Excellent looking stick. ‘Don’t drown in pools.’ Words I live by.

[@Junee1]

I wanted to come back to this video and say thank you. I recently finished my first build and without all your videos it would have been much more difficult. Even something as simple as how to flip a neutrik was useful and seeing in a simple way how to assemble things made it less daunting. Thank you for all your videos

[@HushMySweet1]

Hey, thanks for your nice comment! I'm glad the vids helped and you took the time to come back and say as much. You should also definitely post your completed build pics in the r/fightsticks subreddit if you haven't.

[@MichaelHarto]

well built custom fightstick is like a well tailored suit. you'll appreciate it for a long long time.

[@HushMySweet1]

Very true!

[@TomHeggie]

Bonus kudos for the Nekrogoblikon clip

[@Linkmindz]

I think you are extremely knowledgeable thanks for spreading all this knowledge!

[@HushMySweet1]

So nice of you! Thanks for watching!

[@Linkmindz]

I been waiting for this couldn't find any good tutorials!!!

[@anthonydibacco8560]

Your videos are so rad I want to build my own fight stick to I just seems so technical the wiring part is easy it's putting your idea together and actually making it usable is where I start to give up your channel is awesome though

[@HushMySweet1]

Right on, dude! Thanks for your nice comment! I hope you get all your ideas squared away and execute the best one! Sometimes you just gotta jump in with both feet and trust that you'll figure it out. If you have any questions or issues with your build, hit me up!

[@fermariano7415]

Awesome video, thank you!. I been going around the idea of building a fightstick for years, now I gonna have to get my hands dirty for the release of SF6. Credit to the r/fightsticks community for posting this link.

[@HushMySweet1]

Thanks for watching! I'm going to do a more in-depth one soon so stay tuned. There is also a better parts list summary in the hitbox build vid on this channel if you need help with parts. It is very similar (with the addition of a joystick).

[@chrisludwig4729]

such a thoughful gift. Really impressive

[@HushMySweet1]

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

[@LoreExplore369]

Building mine right now! I designed mine with a 3d printer made a mold of that and filled with epoxy resin. Just put the leds on pcb as a test it works! Waiting on my vinyl for face plate to arrive and my custom Baiken hitbox will be ready!!!!

[@HushMySweet1]

Very cool! You'll have to share it on the r/fightsticks subreddit when you finish! Good luck with the build.

[@LoreExplore369]

@@HushMySweet1 thank you and will do!

[@jonyfraze]

❤️❤️❤️

[@King_Macrophage]

this stick seriously goes so hard

[@HushMySweet1]

Right on! I think my buddy liked it (and it's weird enough that I don't think I've seen another with similar colors, so got that unique vibe going on). Thanks for the nice comment on an older video!

[@Samael21x]

yo u got to check out the rainbow goblins from takanaka masayoshi ,that shit is tight.

[@HushMySweet1]

I hadn't even heard of it until your comment. Down the rabbit hole I go!

[@1RacerXer]

Would be cool if they offered a BNB kit with a Mortal Kombat hole pattern, or at least an un-drilled version so I could do it myself. Anyways, Great video! 🤘

[@HushMySweet1]

Very interesting! I rarely see anyone mention the old MK layouts. But speaking of BnB cases, I'm sure jonyfraze could cut a 4tW enclosure (there's another vid on this channel which showcases what that enclosure looks like assembled if you're not familiar) with your preferred layout, MK or otherwise. Hopefully you get your ideal stick! Thanks for watching!

[@1RacerXer]

@@HushMySweet1 Yeah I've been obsessed with MK since the first one came out in 92'. I still play the first three so I thought it would be fun and cool to build a stick that reflected the original arcade cabs, specifically MK3 with the "run" button. I've never built one from scratch though, I've only modded or switched out parts. Your channel has given me inspiration!

[@HushMySweet1]

@@1RacerXer Awesome! You'll have to tag me on twitter or on r/fightsticks when you finish the build so I don't miss it!

[@chriscarmack1016]

Love the videos. I'm in the process of building one based off another KZbinr, Juanminidiy. Is their a particular place you like to order parts from? Appreciate the content!

[@HushMySweet1]

Nice! I'm in America so I usually get parts from one of the big three in this area: Focus Attack, Arcade Shock, or Paradise Arcade. Good luck with the build!

[@marceline2259]

Nice build, I bet your friend loved it. But I do have a question, would the LED solution interfere with a possible upgrade with the Brook PS5 daughterboard?

[@HushMySweet1]

Well, it is physically possible to cram both into the same terminal, yes. I haven't done it personally, but I asked on the discord and some people who had, reported issues with the power draw. If that becomes an issue for you, then you may need to hack off another segment or two of the LED strip so it can run it all. Good luck.

[@reeeech9245]

In theory yes they are easy to put together. BUT make sure they are actually compatible. Had wires that weren't long enough (Brooks 20 pin wires - yes so easy to assemble but they didn't not fit into a Fightbox. Yet they're ok for HITBOX which is much much larger?) The wiring scheme was impossible to match the button layout. Then the USB didn't work on the Brooks PCB. The only thing that was super super easy was getting SCREW type buttons.

[@HushMySweet1]

Yes, someone looking to build their own should make sure all the parts are compatible. There are 5-pin joystick wiring extensions if the enclosure is wider or the PCB is seated in an unusual position. If people are ever questioning if something will go together, they can always post on r/fightsticks or the fightsticks discord so fellow enthusiasts and community members can help address issues. For the most part though (in my experience at least), most of these come together fairly well without issue.

[@reeeech9245]

@@HushMySweet1 yeah i'm just annoyed how a Brook wire and Brook board doesn't fit in a normal Fightbox. And then run into really annoying labeling system, and then a faulty usb connection. sigh.... it's my first full mod and think this would be since everything is and should have been compatible but why am i having so many issues that's shouldn't even be there in the first place.

[@mberrios1875]

Does the LED trick work with all Brook boards? I built my first stick and I'm using a PS3/PS4 Brook board!

[@HushMySweet1]

It should, yes. Grats on the build!

[@kumite1984]

hello do you happen to know where can I find the metal corner pieces at 2:30?

[@HushMySweet1]

I don't actually. I just picked this enclosure up as a kit. But! You could ask in the fightsticks discord. Someone would likely know a source. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@PlatinumRmx]

Where did you buy any of the parts? Like the buttons

[@HushMySweet1]

In the US, Arcade Shock, Focus Attack, and Paradise Arcade are some of the main players in the fightstick component space.

[@InSaiyan-Shinobi]

is there a way to do led button reactions on a fight stick? i cant find a videoon how to do this

[@HushMySweet1]

The way this one worked, you would just use the remote that came with the strip to set the light animations. If the controller you're using is using GP2040-CE firmware (and obviously has the LEDs), you can use the web configurator to program different colors and animations. I'll try to do a video on that soon. Also, there are other light options like Kaimana which are also programmable.

[@InSaiyan-Shinobi]

@@HushMySweet1 honestly that would be dope if you do a video on that because honestly I haven’t seen any video of any one showing how they did it or showed how they got it to work for each button and how it reacts with the presses.

[@kingseasalt4511]

Hello great vid and I have a question about the wireless board because Im in the process of building my first stick. Is there a battery pack I need to power the stick for the Bluetooth connection? And if so do you recommend anything for that?

[@HushMySweet1]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, you will need a battery for this. There are some wires from the battery you'll need to connect near the USB-B on the board itself. The battery needed is an external PS3/PS4 battery pack (3.7V/1800mAh). I put together this stick for a friend (so no longer have it to check specifically), so can't remember all the details, but I don't remember it actually coming with the battery. Anyway, good luck with your build!

[@gamecollectorbr]

How to add the battery?

[@HushMySweet1]

It just clips right in. "To fulfill the wireless use function, a battery is needed, and you can choose PS3/PS4 official controller’s battery for the PS4+ Audio & Wireless fighting board. When the battery is charging without connecting the board to console, you would see breathing light on player LED." www.brookaccessory.com/pro.php?m=d&pid=41130595 Good luck.

[@kateharper2799]

Hey there! Do you have a parts list handy? :)

[@HushMySweet1]

I have a "Hitbox-style" all-button controller assembly video planned and I'll have exact links to specific product in that one. For this one, it was a Butter Banger V1 enclosure with green foam padding, a Brook Wireless PCB, Brook wireless battery caddy/mount, recessed antenna mount, Neutrik, Neutrik NA-USB surround and support, eight 30 mm face buttons (this case was designed for Sanwa snap-ins), three 24 mm Sanwa snap-ins for aux functions, 20-Pin Joystick/Button Harness, Sanwa JLF, Otto V5 DIY kit, $10 generic LED strip, Right Angle USB-A to USB-B Cable, clear dust washer, jawbreaker style 38 mm balltop, blue shaft cover, and a vinyl goblin sticker. I think that was about it. Good luck with your build!

[@kateharper2799]

@@HushMySweet1 Thank you so much!

[@morgonreed]

@@HushMySweet1 any idea when this is dropping? looking to switch to an arcade stick or hitbox from pad and interested in a leverless one

[@HushMySweet1]

@@morgonreed I've got two other videos started ahead of it, and I've been trying to do one fightstick vid a week. All the parts are ordered and the script outline is started though, so I'm gonna say October 24th for a hitbox build. Hopefully that's soon enough for ya. Thanks for watching.

[@HushMySweet1]

Dropped that Hitbox assembly video today. Hopefully it's what you needed, but if you have any questions, ask away.

[@BlackRoshiKingOfSF6]

Do u build, fight sticks

[@HushMySweet1]

Sometimes, but not as a true business. More just like one-offs for friends and such.

[@psyclinez5985]

Hushmysweet,are you the same person whom has fightsticks page on Reddit? Just trying to make sure I am talking with the right person or keep them right. Lol I have a project that I am getting ready to start and need help. I can pay you as I go for only you guidance, thoughts. I want too keep this private until I am finished. You have away I can speak with you privately? Sorry new to all this reddit stuff,but I see your name on top of the page in reddit.

[@HushMySweet1]

Yeah, I spend a lot of time on reddit and you can DM me there. That whole community is very giving of time and assistance so payment for that type of stuff is unnecessary. Let's see exactly what you need and go from there.