How To Build A Pro Arcade Stick - Easy Way

[@loushia16]

I'm probably not gonna do this ever, but I love the music, detail, and amount of effort you put into it. Good work.

[@SlicerJen]

watching this makes me want to go build one. very nice workmanship.

[@protectourfreedom8221]

Excellent craftsmanship...he could probably create a nice little side business doing this.

[@GodsSpartan611]

Nice video! This really shows that anyone who takes simple care and attention to details can create a very professional looking stick.

[@rfcbass6810]

I cannot believe that any of you are saying this isn't easy, or that he is some kind of pro. It is a 4 sided box with bracing for the top. That's it. As for him using/owning a plane, damn, pretty simple tools. He did exactly what he says in his title....it is a sharp looking, mature design. He could not have explained it any easier. For those of you complaining that it is far from easy, or that too many tools were used, then I suggest you stay away from ANY building. This build couldn't be easier. Great video man!

[@WinSchutten]

If you'd still like some tips for the mirror finish, at 6:04 you can see the orange peel. You've sanded off the high parts which have become scratched by the sandpaper.But the low parts are still glossy. The purpose of wet sanding is to level the finish entirely and keep sanding until all the glossy low parts are gone. But then you still don't have a mirror finish. You get that by applying a rubbing compound and then a even finer polish or swirl remover. They smooth out the scratches caused by the wet sanding and get it mirror smooth. It will however take a few wets that are wetsanded down in order for it to be completelty flat without a grainfiller, I think there are even transparant ones. But you can do it with just wet sanding. Just be prepared to give it a few extra coats beforehand so you dont worry about wet sanding bare wood.

[@ownagemunky]

That stick is fire, you should sell them. I'd buy one.

[@joshelguapo5563]

I love this, like every other video uses some complicated specialized tools but here I actually think i can make this

[@Lastsight100]

Great video, broke down making a case in very easy steps i suck at wood work but I feel i can do this now!

[@aabyssx]

I am sure you can. Just make sure that you have spare wood parts in case you mess up something (like I used to do :)

[@abbsquqa6828]

Looking at this, i wonder what's the hard way

[@aabyssx]

Adding a plexi and pad hacking.

[@abbsquqa6828]

Uh huh... *nods and pretends he understands*

[@James_Salvatore92]

+Abbs Quqa (Kyutorias) plexiglass is a cover that some use which can be hard to work with. Padhacking involves taking the motherboard of an official console controller and soldering the buttons and stick to that.

[@Yaotl-Icel]

Maybe without tools, cuttin and perforating the wood with your bare hands.

[@billybadass3056]

@Anthony James "soldering the buttons and stick to that." what does that even mean?

[@SMBShippuden4]

I love that you were able to make this on your own. And it looks like it works well with TTT2

[@tofudrifter5859]

I feel like another feature to add to this which would make the stick beyond perfect would be a custom wood burned front plate. Would make the stick super unique. The stick is still real cool man keep up the good work

[@MrHeRbMaN007]

Inspired me to make a wooden stick. Going to build it a bit different though. Very nice work!!!

[@SlickEvan]

The wavedash though! beautiful

[@robear4399]

Thanks for posting this, I've wanted to try a stick for a long time but I'd much rather make one myself :D

[@DenkyManner]

Even more impressive when you realise he did it all with one hand

[@henkaishi]

For a guy who says he's not a professional that's a pretty fine looking case.

[@norbeemad2428]

Meglepodtem mikor lattam a magyar ujsagot ! Hasznos kis video !

[@ParasiteDelta]

Another thing that you could do is tear open an old controller for your preferred console (if you use one) and connect the relays after checking the compatibility. I built a wireless "PS3" controller by tearing apart my old one and adapting a few cables for the new buttons and analog.

[@williammueller6639]

Impressive job! I really liked the bit at 4:15 where you used glue and sandpaper to fix a mistake. I will have to keep that in mind for future projects. Kudos!

[@AlexRFightgames]

Lovely stick, and beautiful backdash-canceling at the end!

[@ZanettesPlace]

Hey,man. I gotta say your content is awesome.Its helping me a lot with planning my arcade stick.But i just cannot seem to find a good answer to how to paint a wooden stick black.I dont know anything about woodpaiting and i think it would be awesome if could make a video about it.Thanks and stay shrap!

[@aabyssx]

Hey, thanks. :) I assume it is the same as any other color. You get a black paint and apply transparent warish or you can buy black colored warnish, too and apply multiple layers. I suggest to go to a local paint store and ask them which one would be better.

[@mtmnynj8071]

WOW!!! That is very artistic and creative. What a cool way to have a uniquely person fight stick!! Awesome.

[@davidpowers746]

You and I have considerably different definitions for Easy Way.

[@ChicagoCharlie2]

what are the dimensions of the wood you cut?

[@john117spartan5]

Congratulations! I make arcade stick, mini arcade cabinet etc... I'll place my works on my channel soon.

[@JeffJohnson]

You made it look easy, great job!

[@mikeyounes8452]

I have 3 arcade sticks and on the look out for more :)

[@edu_ardo_99]

Mike Younes can make vids pls

[@djb1ge]

NICE! As soon as I saw the Fanta lever, I knew where this was going and sure enough, during the testing, YEP! Definitely a Tekken player! Great work, bro.

[@MrSteveK88]

Nagyon szép munka! Gratula hozzá :)

[@velociraptor4you3291]

This came out REALLY good! Great job here! 😊

[@ps82xela]

Nice work. The tools i would need to buy to make it tho would cost more than the stick it self :D

[@frozealex3069]

7 years passed. is it still good?

[@aabyssx]

It is

[@esqueue]

awesome work. I honestly liked the look prior to staining.

[@blarghblargh]

If you don't have one, the plane is definitely overkill for the corners. You have files/rasps and sandpaper and can just use those. I think I'd use a block plane instead of the shoulder/rabbet plane as done in the video.

[@RyzingSol]

Thanks for this. I bought the same Zero Encoder on ebay. Works well. I just need a cool wood case like yours. Currently using my old MadCatz Brawlstick. Btw, the last song is too good!

[@33psl20]

Look that waves, awesome. Good job.

[@SeniorBrochacho]

Very happy I stumbled upon this video. Me and my friend are planning on making our own sticks soon and have been looking for guides and videos. We'll be sure to reference your video when we begin the process. May I ask how much you spent on the making of the stick?

[@aabyssx]

Good luck and have fun. :) The materials (like wood, varnish, glue, screws, sandpapers) cost about 60 USD and the lever, buttons and PCB was around 90 USD. But I live in Europe and prices may differ. Also I already had all the tools I needed.

[@SeniorBrochacho]

***** Thank you for the reply and the info. Much appreciated!

[@220KJ]

Amazing stuff, man! One of the best custom sticks i've ever seen.

[@ProphetEli2011]

This is an awesome build

[@supathiccniss]

granted i dont plan on doing this (maybe i will in the future), but i did find this video very entertaining to watch

[@unLuckyFetus]

Amazing job man. That fight stick turned out f'ing beautiful 👍

[@Alex-Zone]

I see you couldn't find your Phillips Hammer, either. I keep my roofing screwdrivers and phillips hammers in the same toolbox, but it seems to have vanished! TY for information! Shoryuken!

[@kenhiggins7834]

Good job, i have a homemade set up very similar but with ball top,.

[@briandoyle1168]

what were the dimensions of the stick? And what wood did you use? lastly what were the metal things you put in the drill holes? thank you

[@aabyssx]

Panel thickness for Sanwa JLF is 8.5mm AFAIK but you should validate this info. Also you could check slagcoin as well because there are several methods how you can mount a Japanese lever.

[@SpiralMX]

thanks for the info :)

[@smmoom1212]

i'd suggest some sorty of clear lacquer for the surface if you want a super shiny result, rather than just relying on the walnut varnish alone.

[@syrales5539]

wood is just noble. unless you screw up, itll look awesome.

[@Hellwyck]

+Syrales Xenon and Argon are noble too

[@aabyssx]

There is a PS/home button on this PCB, too but the name on the PCB is Mode. It is connected to the upper left grey button, if you pause the video at 7:01 you can see it as well. But this information should be in the connection description of the PCB, too.

[@Random_Lifter_Guy]

Just curious but what sized hole saws did u use?

[@anthonydotmoe]

+Hawkeye Siebert depends on your buttons, most sanwas are 30mm

[@tombehan3432]

Could you provide any denominational data? You have a superb build I would like to follow it as closely as possible, with whatever adjustments I need.

[@MoistPancakes]

Pretty cool stuff

[@priteshgehlot]

I m a good player in arcade games....thanxx for the video

[@jgregoryj1]

That stick is awesome looking. Can you share where you got the knob and base?

[@gabyjoegaming4611]

Looks great! Wow! Also... Hungarian newspapers... hmmm...

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

hell... just add a raspberry pi 2 and you got the portable Mame. Great Video

[@TheNugettinage]

+Adem Iscariot With a case that size, you might even be able to fit a mini-ITX board inside and be able to play some newer games. The only problem would be heat of course, you might have to make some holes for dust filters and for connectors that you want access to.

[@pastuh]

Looks good, but can it feel good?

[@oijano8519]

Nice work

[@firearcade726]

Excellent, thanks for sharing with us.

[@MrDegsy69]

Very tastefull bartop mahogany finish! All it needs now is a angram beer pump fitted! But seriously why not build this with the top plate slightly inclined like most gaming control fascias?

[@subwayeatpoop]

Very inspiring. That is a masterpiece.

[@KrayKenshin]

This is great you have inspired me to make my own

[@matthewsmith22]

This looks great. I just impulse bought an arcade sanwa kit on eBay. Are those sanwa snap in buttons? If so how did you install them into the plywood with an acrylic layer, I'd like to avoid using acrylic if I can!

[@vinnypharmacist]

You should make a DIY kits like those in IKEA.

[@DannyTheBarGod]

Beautiful

[@dkopowa]

good job friend , Could you be so kind as to pass the plane with the measurements of the pieces for cut it? thanks

[@AquariusProductions1]

you said pros make them better but dude thats fuckin beautiful, if you were to start selling these i would most def buy one

[@wadestoss3325]

Can you do a brief explanation of the pcb?

[@Plump_Nick]

What are the plans and also, where could I get the electrical stuff (buttons, joystick, wires etc)

[@webtron44]

what a great video. this is exactly the information I needed

[@terable3536]

you sir are talented

[@gaminonya7599]

Really nice job man. I plan on making a joystick similar to this myself, that is why I checked out this video. I plan on using Walnut though, and I am going to use dowels to make the joystick a little sturdier. Did you use Sanwa parts? It is a Really nice build, When i make mine I will record it and share it with you, if that is okay?

[@lifeisgood2025]

Thanks for the great video

[@aabyssx]

Hey, thx for watching. :)

[@justinsoileau8392]

You should make a mixbox version of this stick just use keyboard keys for your directional inputs instead of a joystick.

[@drissdrissdriss]

Bought the same SANWA buttons but I ve read that it is more suitable for metal panels. Have you experienced any issues with it? Wood panels are sure easier to make. Thanks for sharing the video and the work!

[@aabyssx]

In thick wooden panels they won't snap in but they won't fall out.

[@dan-esc]

Hi mate, could I please grab your plans? I'd love to make this, however from the video I believe I'm missing a measurements

[@stonericexd]

A magyar újság befigyel. Amúgy nagyon király!

[@Ummmmgood]

You should condition your wood if you do this again so your stain comes out more even. Besides that it looks pretty good, great work.

[@JamieBainbridge]

This is beautiful, well done.

[@AlexWayneJr]

fantastic video

[@justsomeguy8385]

Gluing end-grain to long-grain isn't very good. If you make another one, I suggest using some 1-inch or larger square cut blocks in the corners. You can buy them ready to go at any home supply store, and they will make your stick far more durable.

[@Chap_BG]

Gave me some good ideas, thanks!

[@NrtGhost-s9d]

Me encanta el color que le pusiste

[@magdanoz88]

Can you provide the plans for the buttons panel? It will be really helpful for me.

[@quixoticduck]

Hi, nice video :) I had been worried because I'd read Sanwa snap in buttons can only be put into a top panel that had a maximum thickness of 4mm, in order for them to snap. I know nothing about woodwork but I'd worried that would be too flimsy and was thinking of getting Seimitsu screw in buttons instead, but your top panel looks thick, so perhaps I can use the Sanwas after all...

[@AvengerII]

There are screw-in Sanwa buttons available, too. They're just not as many colors of the screw-in buttons as the plug-ins.

[@riggsone]

Hi there dude nice video it explains the steps to make it easy, but can you make one for xbox one since the pcb is alittle diferent, its a little complicated for me the connection / soldering part. Thanks.

[@lorenz357]

very neat work. well done bro!!

[@tensazangetsu6727]

Wow nice self made and tekken player.I like how that stick u can make easy wave dashes or should I mean it has great response on the sensors.is that a Korean stick model?if it is which one would u recommend Korean or Japanese model stick for wave dashing and back dashing too.

[@Pilsudski_Tekken]

that final wavedash!!

[@Raykabron2099]

GREAT JOB :)

[@blarghblargh]

Why did you use snap-in buttons on such a thick top panel? They still work? I am guessing it doesn't make a difference when you have a private controller instead of an arcade panel where people could otherwise steal them?

[@DemonDethchase]

Hey man I was going to have a go at building one myself but I was wondering what the dimensions of your box was, how thick the plywood top is and how thick the acrylic bottom is. Thanks.

[@awsomeDualshock]

That's cool, but how do you make a stickless arcade controller like one of those Hitboxes?

[@James_Salvatore92]

instead of adding a stick for directions , you wire buttons as the directions.

[@monomakes]

Well done!

[@lafaelematakaiongo6793]

that is awesome. Great work dude

[@herczegkristof3963]

Elképesztően élvezetes volt nézni, még annak tudatában is ,hogy panelban esélyem nincs megcscinálni.

[@aabyssx]

+Herczeg Kristóf Én is társasházi lakásban készítettem (az erkélyen a harmadik emeleten).

[@twrecks959]

Great tutorial. My question to you sir, could you make a tutorial to make a hitbox arcade ? It's the same as an arcade stick but with buttons instead of the stick. If not could you pls tell me how to easily make it ? I really want a hitbox but there's only 1 company that makes it and it's in the US so + shipping to EU makes it around 300 Euros, wich is too much for me. Thnx for the help anyway

[@TheNugettinage]

+T Wrecks If you're making one for PC, you should just be able to connect buttons to the board and then on the PC designate those buttons as the WASD or arrow keys or whatever.

[@ShawnDee8169]

Great video! Really enjoyed your other arcade stick build. I have one question, you said that the Sanwa buttons fit into the holes without snapping with no problems. Do they feel secure or would you suggest drilling out the back to accommodate the snap? I have a fairly thick panel with a 4mm piece of plywood on top, if it's really necessary I'll just let it clip into the top plywood but would rather avoid it if it's not needed. Thanks in advance!

[@ShawnDee8169]

Also, the wires you use (red and black), when they connect to the PCB from the buttons, do they somehow need to connect to a Ground section? Or are they already grounded when the Black and Red wires connect to the PCB? Cheers!

[@aabyssx]

Yes, the buttons feel very secure in a 30 mm hole without snapping in, too. They don't move at all (not even after years in my other arcade stick). If you want to replace them you need to push them out with a bit of force that is how secure they are. Connecting this PCB to the buttons is very easy. The wires came in prepaired signal and ground pairs and you don't even need to know what ground is.

[@ShawnDee8169]

That's awesome! That makes everything so much easier. Thanks for the help and quick response, really appreciate!

[@LokeshKumar-sk3wd]

Can you give us the exact sizes of the pieces ?some building plans may be?

[@Etoilec2]

Nice

[@clkjackson2005]

Fantastic job and great instructional video. May I inquire as to the approximate cost of a project like this?

[@aabyssx]

christian jackson thx, you can find it in the comments below

[@GOLDIELOCKSTV]

I'm good with the housing but I'm not sure which wires I should buy and the right connections

[@aabyssx]

The PCB I used in this video comes with prepared wires. That is the easiest way. But if you want to make your own wires, then Quick disconnect size for Sanwa buttons is .110 and for the Korean stick it is .187. Almost any electrical wire will do. I also have an other video about how to solder the wires to a PCB.