How To Customize Your Haute42 Controller (A Complete Guide) | Artwork, Switches, RGB and More!

[@boyneeto]

Hope this guide helps you on customizing your Haute42! If you make one please tag me on discord or twitter @helloneet I'd love to see what ya'll come up with! Here are timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Haute42 Discord 01:03 What You Need To Start 01:25 Web Configurator 01:48 Back Up Save 02:06 Firmware Update 03:02 RGB Lighting 04:17 Custom RGB 05:51 Boot Up Screen 08:57 Disassembly 09:49 Switches 11:01 Caps 11:49 Custom Artwork 12:27 Example #1 13:00 Example #2 14:41 Example #3 17:12 Reassembly

[@ajmakab]

damn elite guide

[@boyneeto]

Thanks bro!

[@phamtasticbaby6124]

This is by far the best guide there is when it comes to making your own custom art!

[@boyneeto]

I did my best haha, wanted to make a full ass video bc i lowkey hate clicking on separate videos for things. hope it helped you out even in the slightest

[@cyberfunk3793]

@@boyneeto Do you know if the firmware supports two way communication for the RGB lighting? I'm going to use the Xinput from the board to control aspects of a C# application and I'm wondering if it was possible for that application to control the lighting on the board? Basically when a certain state is encountered in the program, it would light up certain buttons on the controller with certain colors is what I would like to achieve if possible.

[@1chaka]

I like how much you seem to like teaching people how to get more comfortable with their sticks, it makes getting into fighting games a lot less intimidating and I love seeing the community thrive. Thanks bro!

[@boyneeto]

I appreciate your kind words and supports thanks dude!

[@Decurion]

Wow, this is the most comprehensive, best guide ever.

[@boyneeto]

Thank you, hope it helps!

[@ducdagodd]

This is a really high-quality video and made me 100% lock that the Haute r16 would be the leverless I'll be getting I was afraid I wouldn't know how to do anything with it but this put all my fears to rest!

[@boyneeto]

That means a lot thank you so much! Enjoy the R16, I’m liking it a lot!

[@sendalnya]

As a non native english speaker, really appreciate for giving the vid a CC.

[@boyneeto]

You’re welcome! Hope you found it helpful in your customization

[@SOUL-bx8mn]

I dont even know what this is about, but im all for this type of video

[@boyneeto]

I appreciate you bro haha thanks for watching

[@Ridghost]

Buddy this is one of the most helpful guide i've ever used. Thanks so much!

[@boyneeto]

Anytime!

[@Snuredrams]

Fantastic guide, and the only one that I’ve found that explains how to do custom button cap artwork which is so sick.

[@boyneeto]

Glad it helped!

[@alirgg9376]

Best guide ive seen by far, insane job man

[@boyneeto]

Glad it helped, feel free to hit me up if you have any questions!

[@Lahtinen87]

What an INSANELY comprehensive and helpful video, thank you so much!

[@boyneeto]

You’re very welcome. Hope you get to customize your controller the way you want!

[@Sendisky]

this is by far the best guide i've seen for the haute. thanks!

[@boyneeto]

Hope you find it helpful. Thanks for watching 👍

[@k8sune]

Crisalys artwork spotted!!! 🔥🎨

[@boyneeto]

My favorite 🥺

[@MichaelRedford]

Gotta put people on

[@melon3109]

the exact guide i've been looking for, thank you!

[@boyneeto]

glad I could help! if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a question or ask on the discord!

[@forranger4281]

This is such an amazing guide. Can't wait to get one myself and be able to mod mine.

[@SD-Reunion]

Crysalis is literally my favorite! Dope vid! Damn... now I want to customize my own XD

[@AlanGonzalez-rw9xm]

you are a SAINT!!! Ive been using multiple videos trying to scour the internet only to find vague videos that dont explain much but you heard my prayers and put all of the information i needed in detail thank you so much

[@boyneeto]

Glad I could help! And tbh I was in the same boat I really just prefer one video with everything I need to know. Thanks for dropping by dude ✌️

[@BIGACORN]

Great informative video here! Keep up the great work. If you ever make that part 2 in-depth guide that would be really appreciated.

[@boyneeto]

Do you have anything in particular you’d like me to cover if I did do a part 2?

[@Eggroll3s]

Some of the most high quality content about controllers there is. Fire content

[@boyneeto]

Thank you so much! Hope you found it helpful

[@ipeconick]

Thanks for the succinct video, I was looking for a leverless controller for a while and was afraid I would need a lot of cash to try it out. Just ordered my S16 for less the 50 bucks, your video will come in handy.

[@boyneeto]

Great choice! We live in a great time where fighting game controllers are more accessible than ever. Have fun and hope this guide is helpful, if you have any questions in the future lmk!

[@-Requi3m-]

I've been wanting to do some custom stuff in mine for a bit and wasn't sure where to start. It's a great guide, and I'm glad you covered both software and hardware customization!

[@boyneeto]

Thank you! Glad I could help feel free to ask any questions I’ll do my best to answer, if anything the discord is really cool too

[@ferchitoo]

Thank you, your guide is amazing

[@boyneeto]

Np man glad it helped 🙏

[@Rafma89]

I’m thinking of getting the M16 plus. This is a dope guide!

[@boyneeto]

hell yeah dude, that looks so primo you'll have a blast

[@KurianRequiem]

thanks for reminding me to get a haute42 soon

[@boyneeto]

R16 is dope, thinking of the G16!

[@LOoSeCaNnOn223]

I swear it’s on my to do list

[@boyneeto]

which one you tryna pick up??

[@KurianRequiem]

@@boyneeto im not sure yet, either the T16 or the G16

[@KurianRequiem]

Update: got neither, I went with U16

[@NexRodriguez]

Such a complete guide, thank you!!

[@414pseudo8]

This is an amazing video. Ive been looking to see if it was possible to just toss stickers on a controller and have a little protection (havent received my controller yet) and now im thinking of back art i want. Its crazy how customizable these controllers are at their price point. Would have never known without this video. Again great work.

[@boyneeto]

Glad I could help! Feel free to ask any questions or head over to the discord when your controller comes in. Have fun!

[@syncr0904]

This video deserves an award this is amazing

[@boyneeto]

Bro thank you 😭 hope it helps!

[@ettoremontanari]

Awesome guide, great video!

[@boyneeto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mil3880]

Thank you very much for this video. It feels very neat and professional :D

[@boyneeto]

Anytime! Hope you find it helpful in the future and have fun playing fighting games!

[@ThaiDoowong]

Awesome guide, keep up the good work!

[@boyneeto]

I read this is Rovaines voice

[@imagineenjoying6664]

Absolute Unit of a Guide

[@boyneeto]

☺️☺️

[@slizzee]

I was so hyped for my R16 to arrive that I watched this video two times. It's really well put together and aesthetically done well! I love the custom designs you came up with. Is there any chance we could get the artwork template with the button cutouts, please?

[@Dat_WEEB]

Yoo perfect timing as mine own just came in today 😎

[@boyneeto]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@WohDere]

One thing i saw from the haute42 discord; Someone used custom acrylic top plates and art work to cover up buttons that were not needed (The unwanted buttons and leds can be unbinded in the software) such as the L3/R3 and M1/M2 buttons to create a 13 or 14 button hitbox.

[@boyneeto]

That’s rad could definitely do that route if you prefer less buttons

[@Xerxes126]

W guide. This is exactly what I needed for when my R16 comes in. Thank you! 💜

[@boyneeto]

Hope it helps! Thanks for enjoying the guide man it means a lot

[@SumitShrivastava17]

thanks man, just got the M12 plus, was looking for it

[@boyneeto]

Glad I could help!

[@HelloKevinHi]

Yooo that art is so sick!

[@boyneeto]

thanks bro! crisalys is a gem

[@MestreALMO-rv8ed]

those are some powerful tips

[@boyneeto]

Glad you think so!

[@Fatalis_4K]

Excellent work on this guide, could pass for official, but that still wouldn't give you enough credit.

[@boyneeto]

Man 🥲 thank you

[@velocite9167]

i think i saw your Zappa on a reddit post, those stickers are so nice

[@boyneeto]

Yeah! I lurk /r/fightsticks daily haha thanks!

[@JarreauZ86]

Dude send thos to Haute42! This needs to be on there site and you need to get paid for it! Good job Monami!

[@NicholasOnken]

Dude. This is most excellent. Thanks!!

[@boyneeto]

Hope it helps! Thanks for dropping by and feel free to ask any questions i

[@stardestroyer85]

amazing guide just got mine and youve been a great help

[@boyneeto]

Glad I could help!

[@BoyBawalKo]

Yup I’m sold. I’m getting one now

[@vladventura1928]

Damn! I threw away a lot of my old magazines a long time ago, this would've been a better way to put them to good use. Now I'm kicking myself lmao. Thanks for sharing!

[@boyneeto]

F in the chat you probably had some heat!

[@MrFraiche]

Quality content 🫡

[@boyneeto]

Thanks man hope you found it helpful!

[@WilliamCantore]

This video is literally a blessing^^

[@digitalarsenal8575]

Amazing guide

[@boyneeto]

Thank you!

[@joeljam321]

thank you so much man

[@boyneeto]

No problem!

[@mauvevisive7250]

great video thank you

[@boyneeto]

You’re very welcome hope you found it helpful

[@zemnoxas]

You’re a godsend thank you

[@boyneeto]

Anytime!

[@artisticboy15]

Top Tier Guide!!!

[@boyneeto]

Thank you bro hope you found it helpful

[@WeaponMCX]

Great video! Thank you!!

[@jovialvibes5962]

King neeto saves the day

[@boyneeto]

i gotchu!

[@Nakuteiken]

We're gonna need the psd for the template with the button cutout

[@boyneeto]

Check out the discord there’s tons of people who’ve done this just search “button cutout”

[@elsevillaart]

You have great taste.

[@boyneeto]

I appreciate it man thank you!

[@reyclaudio8728]

Great video! It really encompasses everything you can do with this stick. Makes me consider getting a cutting machine myself since I have like 20+ prints from FA at this point. Do you know the model of the cutting machine?

[@boyneeto]

Thanks dude! And holy moly you love your customs haha, I’m using a silhouette cameo 3, got it a while back. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend getting a cutter JUST for fightstick customs but it definitely makes it easier. You can also look into a cricuit cutter as well I hear they’re not bad

[@pnonon]

thank you, i owned you a lot

[@boyneeto]

Glad I could help!

[@akitkv]

It was a very easy to understand video! By the way, where did you get this illustration? I also want to customize my Akecon and am looking for good illustrations. Please let me know if you like!🙏

[@BenjaminBausch]

Came here for the disassembly; subbed for ownership of being extra.

[@potti_ow]

Had to swap my order to the clear one real quick😂

[@boyneeto]

Too clean 😭

[@tikoytuks1479]

Fah legendary status

[@boyneeto]

i appreciate you bro

[@seanner69]

Could you make a vid on how to actually use the cutter machine? My local library one one I can book I think, but I have no idea how to use either the dwg or psd to line up the cuts correctly with my printed paper. Dope vid tho.

[@mr.coolio4321]

Butterscotch Blonde Tele? Based.

[@1chaka]

FOR REAL! Classy.

[@charlypastranaz]

muchas gracias por el video

[@boyneeto]

No problem! ✌️

[@kalencrowe103]

Would you be able to share your cameo cut file with the right button sizes and such?

[@Sicknificant1]

Of course they come out with the full crystal switches instead of the red/orange ones and the button grooves on the faceplate like a month after i bought the older version. I can deal with the little red lights but i want those button grooves so bad. I wonder if it is possible to just order the front plate?

[@boyneeto]

😭

[@hiammat653]

could you link the template you made for the cutting machine with button cutouts? Great video anyway, really good job.

[@boyneeto]

hey thanks for asking but i p much just did it in my cutting machine software, just added some circles - check the haute42 discord tho a lot of people have posted theirs!

[@eserese]

you're the goat!

[@kultissim]

Damn this is neat(o)

[@boyneeto]

haha thanks man

[@ShoveLobster]

Seeing your post on Reddit made me wanna get art for my G16, having a cutter definitely seems to make the process much much better. Any chance you’d be doing any sort of selling these precut artwork?

[@boyneeto]

you can absolutely try to DIY with a xacto knife but a cutter is seriously hacks. not sure if i'll ever sell precut stuff or start a service i'd have to look into it tho. defs ask around theres gotta be a mom in your friend group that does scrapbooking and has a cutter haha

[@ShoveLobster]

@@boyneeto I’ve done it before and the cuts are okay. Will peep around but again, thanks for the video.

[@swarm_3123]

when i go to custom led theme the only options for stick lay out is "stick leverless and wasd" so it doesnt let me set the led for the button above the down button

[@boyneeto]

I’d head over to the discord, someone might have an answer to this specifically? For me on the R16 it just registered as the same up button so when you customize the LED of the one it automatically do it for the other one as well because they do the same thing. Not sure if that answered your question but defs check the discord!

[@Sicknificant1]

I know this is super noobish of me but i wish you would of shown some of the cutting process. I did it by hand myself the first time and it came out pretty rough, luckily the borders of the actual faceplate hides most of the mistakes.

[@boyneeto]

I don’t mind doing artwork by hand, but since I have a cutting machine, it was way easier. Luckily yeah you’re right the buttons cover up cutting mistakes if any

[@wangan79]

Thank you you help me😅

[@boyneeto]

You’re welcome!

[@franciscoalessandrello5431]

Hey Nice guide! Do you have the modified template for the DIY with button art?

[@boyneeto]

I actually did it in my cutting software 😅 check out the discord tho there’s a ton of people who posted theirs!

[@abnoasmr4341]

Thanks, now I can go 0/2 on locals in style

[@boyneeto]

I believe in you

[@blablabla1646]

Hi great video, but can you share your template with button cutouts?

[@xsnowpirate10x]

Ok so what should I do if my artwork doesn’t have a stem cut out ? Should I I try cutting it myself? And I got my art from focus attack

[@boyneeto]

You can try a hole puncher, that’d probably work well now that I think about it

[@xsnowpirate10x]

@ yea it work out fairly well the holes weren’t super centered but it still looks good this

[@ProfesorPluton]

İ hope i am not late to ask questions but i dont understand a few things: 1- after u do the cutting does the paper being one with a sticker or glue ? İt doesnt seem like a normal oaper after u pull that out but it can be caused of heat to i do wanna learn that 2- the A4 sized paper is a bit little than the one you used but is thwre a possibility to make out from one of them? 3- Trying out the cutting holes for buttons with bare hands would be a bad idea or not? (you talk about it in the video but i dont think nobody have that kind of cutting machine in my enviroment so wanna learn your opinions on it to)

[@boyneeto]

Hey no worries man I’ll try answer as best as I can 1. Nope just stays as paper, there’s no residue left behind on the cutting mat 2. A4 you can get away with but you’ll have excess space on the left and right (assuming you centered it) for the R16 I’d recommend legal size. 3. You can absolutely DIY as long as you take your time and use a precision knife with a cutting mat. It’ll be difficult but you can defs try

[@ProfesorPluton]

​@@boyneeto thanks for the answers brother i finally take my haute today and gonna try design it thanks to your guide

[@boyneeto]

@@ProfesorPluton anytime dude, lmk if you have any questions in the future ill do my best to help!

[@atlas6845]

why not just use web configurator to access boutsel mode, since the option is in reboot section?

[@minoupitou1503]

sorry if you see this twice, i also commented on your reddit post i'm planning on getting the R16 and i really wanted to get the black colored one, but since the top panel is matte theres no way i can add custom art... do you think that by using sticky legal size paper i could just slap an artwork on top of the top panel and it would stick and also feel good in my hand? i've never held one of those... I really like the rim and button on the black matte one... but i also really want to put a custom art on it...

[@minoupitou1503]

or do you know if i can buy a separate transparent top panel? or at this point, just buy some black rim and button and get the normal R16 and change them... i truly dont know what to do

[@boyneeto]

Do you know what you could do print out a full sticker sheet but make sure you get it laminated so that you won’t have to worry about a feeling off. I think you’re cooking with this one.

[@minoupitou1503]

@@boyneeto yeah ill try that! Thanks for the feedback!

[@HopswithFrogs]

By chance what is the USB-C cord that you use? I like the look of that one and the one I bought is a bit too flimsy

[@boyneeto]

Using the right angle one they provided with the R16, try to get a good quality one if possible because cheap ones tend to disconnect

[@dylanmckay984]

I apologize if I missed this in the video, but do you happen to know how to switch through the different pin mapping profiles? It seems like you can configure four different profiles, but I haven't managed to figure out how to actually swap between them.

[@boyneeto]

i'd highly recommend heading over to the haute42 discord, i haven't played around with different pin mappings (only the custom light order) so defs check out the discord resources. are you looking at changing the L3 and R3 buttons? curious as to what you're trying to do

[@IsshinGun]

@boyneeto Hello! I have a question! i loved your guide! i actually ordered a haute42 controller and your video was a big factor and very helpful! One thing i couldn't find anywhere (and you didn't show it either i think) is when you add Button Art, does the LED still shine through?

[@boyneeto]

Check out a few community posts ago, I installed a D-Brake and you can see the lighting shines through quite well!

[@IsshinGun]

@@boyneeto oh yes there it is! Thank you very much :) that looks nice, im gonna do it ^=^

[@boyneeto]

@@IsshinGun good luck! lmk how it goes for you!

[@IsshinGun]

​@@boyneeto thanks for asking! My r16 came today and i wanted to try out the customizing tomorrow if i find out where i can print the pictures (once i even chose some) but it came with a bitter taste today, as not even half an hour after i recieved it my dog had an accident, and we found out he has a blood-illness :/ and the emergency vet was really expensive so i'll still need to decide wether or not i can keep the pad unfortunately Dx but if i do, i'll make sure to send a picture of how it turned out

[@willnewell9242]

i accidentally ordered the black r16 is there a place im able to buy the clear plate for it

[@boyneeto]

Oh man…I don’t think so…

[@willnewell9242]

@@boyneeto np i was drunk lmao

[@kongo8149]

This shid epic

[@boyneeto]

🙏

[@27ricky04]

Do the extra buttons really make a difference? I’m looking for my preferred controller style for fighting games and the T and R series look like ah awesome way to try out leverless, is it really worth it to go for the 16 button models over the 13 button ones? Ik you can get more macros and stuff, but do you personally feel you use them often?

[@boyneeto]

Check out my R16 review it might give you some more insight! I’m more of a standard hitbox guy but the extra buttons are helpful imo

[@yoariku1]

is the customization also possible with the black R16?

[@boyneeto]

Everything but the artwork

[@danielbarreto9263]

On the custom led screen i have no option to select my 16 key layout, it just lets me select leverless. is this a known issue?

[@treehann]

my home screen has no firmware update button.. but I appear to be on an older version 0.7.7_5

[@boyneeto]

have you resolved this? apologies for the delay, my first suggestion would be to go to the Haute42 discord they have most of instructions there, alternatively you'd have to go to the main haute42 website and download the firmware, plug in to computer with BOOTSEL mode (press the small button in the back) and drag and drop the firmware in the folder. instructions and download here: haute42.com/supports/

[@BenjaminBausch]

This is peak.

[@WholeLottaFwaeh]

how do i find Pictures like the Sakura one on ur screen ?

[@yaboy487]

Can u send me the link to the screwdriver u use I would really appreciate it

[@boyneeto]

It’s a brand called “Mastercraft” got it from Canadian Tire

[@iroverice169]

How much bigger did you make the cutouts for the buttons and how big were the holes for the switch stems?

[@grundlesnuffler4346]

Is there any way to remove/customize the rims around the buttons?

[@boyneeto]

Yup the rims just pop off, not sure how you would customize them tho

[@_axk]

Hey I play tekken on pc and I am planning to buy a leverless, I don't know if it is worth it getting the Hitbox when I am not going to any tournaments, or I just get the Haut42 M12 plus, and I don't really care about modding.

[@boyneeto]

if you're only playing on PC i think haute42 controllers are pretty solid and affordable, it'll work right away bro!

[@fatboy561]

I really need assistance guys I just got mine in the mail I try setting it up but all of sudden it won’t let me go back to configuration mode anymore and when i plug it in the pc all it says is profile 1 and ps5 please help please

[@boyneeto]

I’m not sure how to help you on this, check out the discord! You can post screenshots and go into more detail, really difficult to be tech support here sorry bro

[@richpham5315]

Do you like the haute more than the zappa?

[@boyneeto]

I still use the Zappa regularly, I’d say they both have their uses, the R16 has a slight bump up for the form factor and customization imo

[@Feli2816]

the s13 has customisation???

[@boyneeto]

Yup sure does p much everything mentioned in the guide is possible

[@ramkindalethal732]

One of the screws is so tightly put I cant unscrew it. I've been trying for hours and nothing, any tips?

[@boyneeto]

Yo wear a rubber glove on the hand that’s stabilizing the flat part, try a slightly bigger screw driver as well - whatever you do don’t strip the screw