Fightstick Arcade Wiring Harness

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Materials
30AWG Stranded Wire
www.amazon.com/LotFancy-Stran...
Expandable sleeving
www.mcmaster.com/braided-tubing
Heat Shrink
www.amazon.com/MulWark-415-Pi...
Quick Connects
www.focusattack.com/philmore-...
Wire Stripper
www.amazon.com/Kinee-Adjustab...
BMG
Hit Theme DBZ
Space Dandy Opening

[@HellaEdward]

Thanks for this! I think this may be the only video on DIY fight stick wiring harnesses.

[@hajisaiku]

i seen a few but never a big focus because it was only in diy builds for pico fightboards lol

[@austinlux8984]

Exactly what I was looking for!! Nicely done!!

[@mumble97]

great video not many good videos like this on wiring harnesses

[@The4SK02]

Great choice of music

[@poppunkloser]

This vid is awesome! Straight forward, no fancy tools, and 100% awesomeness! My bro, what's the size on these quick connectors? I mean, what's the right size to fit a sanwa button? Thank you!

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

Thank you, the size is .110". There should be a link to the parts I used in the description.

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

focusattack.com/philmore-110-non-insulated-quick-disconnect-terminal-box-of-100/

[@poppunkloser]

@@blue_bomber_fox5721 thanks lot my bro! Never noticed the parts' list on the description haha

[@lucas_skillboy1982]

Thats beautiful man, nice job!!!

[@hughmcfall8634]

This is just what I was looking for thank you!!!!

[@user-mm9bv5ts1e]

Amazing Tips THx u !

[@DrkNinja_]

Question... The plastic connector that goes into the joystick (and for me the Brook UP5 Board) where did you get that?

[@peepeeslayer7783]

If you're talking about the cable connecting to the joystick itself, it usually comes with the joystick when bought. However if you need to buy one, they are usually 4 or 5 pin connection cables.

[@benjaminmorales1474]

wow bro Im watching this video and realizing I own like 6 of your keycaps lol. Hobbies for sure overlap.

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

It's a small world, haha

[@cashbag]

where are the keycaps

[@TheVoidofNothing11]

Great video guide, my only question is what gauge of wire are you using? The description states 30awg but your link is 22. 22 is a little thick, but way better then working with 30. 30 can be a pain as it's not as flexible. Thank you. Edit: I'm very glad I found this video because for the past few months I've been researching sticks, bought a few, returned them, and finally realized I'm too picky I need to build a stick. However, this whole time researching enclosures, and parts for the build I never looked at stranded wires. I have XP with modding on and off for years, building PC's, etc. So wanted to say thank you again. I guess it's safe to say the gauge is gonna be different then I'm used because it's more flexible?

[@lilsmithers8681]

How do you connect the wires to the plugs. Like the 5 pin plug for the lever? Does that require soldering or? Sorry just we didn't see that and just curious on how it's done since I want to make my own custom arcade stick soon.

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

Hello, the five pin part that goes to the lever usually comes with the Sanwa sticks. It does not require soldering and I just put a cover over the region to make it match the other wirers.

[@lilsmithers8681]

@@blue_bomber_fox5721 but how do the wires and connector actually connect? Do you just push the wires into the right pin? Or do you need to crimp a pin to the end of the wire to do that etc? Same with wiring all these buttons to the PCB do the wires just get pushed in? If so how do they hold in tight etc etc. Thank you. Noob question I'm sure but I really want to give custom wiring a go

[@porterporter]

Ty!!

[@BaradaNels]

Thank you for the video. This is exactly what I was needing to see. From your opinion, do you think seven 22 awg stranded cables could fit in a single 1/4th sleeved cable? 7 would be the max I would need.

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

Yes, I will probably fit. Good luck on your build!

[@BaradaNels]

@@blue_bomber_fox5721 TYVM. And thanks again for the upload! Really helpful.

[@Scragg-]

My first try came out looking like hot steaming garbage. My second try was a lot better

[@6vibe150]

Awesome video. What size expandable sleeving did you use?

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

I use 1/4'' Techflex

[@jadenjim6872]

How would you go about managing cables if you have the 20 pin connector?

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

Like this instagram.com/p/B4xtbCRlLod/

[@zohta90]

probably a noob question but the exposed wire doesn't need to actually touch the prongs on your buttons? so as long as they are both in the quick disconnect it still works? just wondering since you have the disconnects upside down

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

No, as long as the wires touch the quick connects you should be fine. I put them upside down bc I like the look.

[@normanvanchristoph5958]

I got the same wire kit from your description. Dose it matter what color wire we use for ground?

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

Functionally it does not matter but the convention is to use black.

[@normanvanchristoph5958]

@@blue_bomber_fox5721 I'm gonna use your style of putting the connectors upside down because it dose look better. I LOVE you.

[@dariuspatterson6117]

Quick question. Is there a specific sleeving that I should buy?

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

www.mcmaster.com/9284K612/ This is the one I used

[@mumble97]

also whats that beat at the end?

[@blue_bomber_fox5721]

The beat is called Zoned Out but I honestly don't remember where I got it from.