Install a USB LED Lightstrip Into Your Arcade Stick

Captured from / jonyfraze stream 8/9/19. Installing an USB Lightstrip into a Fightstick.
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[@DJ_Neuro]

I saved this video like 2 years ago. Finally put my 1st LED strip into a JFCA Snack Box. Thanks for the vid. Also, that wire stripper is 100% necessary. Great call.

[@LoreExplore369]

let us know how bright that bad boy is haha

[@YourGameTV_]

Awesome, I stripped the usb from my rgb strip and it already works on my RP2040 Advanced Breakout Board. That was like 5 minutes of work. It'll be ready to be put in my 4TW tomorrow :D

[@hajisaiku]

now this mod is cool but what would make this even better is if you were to add frosted panels or some type of diffuser sheet and pushed the led strip closer to the inside wall of the panel to brighten up the led effect but with the diffuser it makes it a smoother experience

[@xjwigluszx]

I used a cheaper led that was always green, but thank you, this allowed me to illuminate my first build.

[@ForeverWinter1812]

There's other brands of LED strips that will actually remember the last setting you put on. Also these usually draw half to a 1amp at 5 volts.

[@jonyfraze]

Yeah I used to use a brand called MagicLED that remembered the settings.

[@SAHER-iv7gu]

@@jonyfraze hello i have a dumb question and please bear with me but are they safe to use on consoles and pc because i do want to install an LED strip inside my bnb and espada stick but I'm afraid of it either short circuiting my console or pc.

[@jonyfraze]

It’s a common upgrade for fightsticks. Usually there’s enough power draw from the VCC line off the usb to power most LED setups.

[@andrewlopez7143]

I know this is 3 years old but please explain

[@jonyfraze]

Example: The standard USB type A port can output (5V*500mA)=2.5Watts. The current consumption of UFB & UP5-Kit is around 120mA. When three RGB LEDs turns on, it needs typically 60mA current. Based on this I usually limit my LEDs to 12-16 individual lights in order to make sure there’s enough power. At tournaments where there’s a large power draw due to multiple consoles / monitors hooked up, sticks with LEDs usually are the first to stop working.

[@justazack3571]

This vid was amazingly helpful despite how old it is now! I finally installed a new LED strip for my hit box after contemplating for so long. Thank you!

[@okvngel]

Have you done this for the hitbox™️? Wondering if I can get this done with the stock brook it holds? If so can you point me in the direction of how to make it happen? Already have some clear buttons to make it happen and now doing this would bring it to life. Lol please and thank you!

[@travelsahead]

Thanks for tutorial. I used an old strip from a keyboard.

[@theluckylux]

Yo i know this is 2 years old, but it just helped me in fitting some LEDs to my stick.

[@bitbanggaming204]

Nice tutorial! Gives me some inspiration on my next project.

[@eblinolide4316]

Amazing fight stick btw!

[@eblinolide4316]

Awesome vid /stream my dude. Thanks for the tips

[@hotzauhse]

Cheapest led mod i've seen 😂 i never thought of this

[@josebarraza4979]

I like the video, my only question is, where can I connect the power cable to if I've used all the screw terminals

[@jonyfraze]

Solder to any one 5V (VCC)

[@iamsomebody6267]

This is going to blink every time you reset the board isn't it? It doesn't seem to have last setting memory function.

[@jonyfraze]

Depends which ones you get. These retain the settings: amzn.to/3rqOMLN

[@PocoQuinn]

Much appreciated!

[@elderlopez6183]

I tried to install some on my project right now but it caused my Brooks UFB to not turn on when it has power. Any ideas?

[@iroverice169]

I own a nacon daija (ps5) i was wondering if you knew how to go about adding leds to it

[@jonyfraze]

Same concept just solder the wires to a 5v and a ground.

[@econgblues626]

wait. can that board handle the current draw off the led strip?

[@jonyfraze]

At tourneys there’s a large power draw due to multiple consoles / monitors hooked up, sticks with LEDs are the 1st to stop working. USB-A outputs 500mA. UFB & UP5-Kit = 120mA. 3 RGB LEDs = 60mA. So I limit my LEDs to 12-16 to make sure there’s enough power.

[@erikcotterli-heather8873]

Yeah! I'm like number 80

[@john005_]

@jonyfraze have you done a video on how to implement breakout switch for tournament or breakout switch to cut power from the battery?

[@jonyfraze]

Just hold down 3P before plugging into PS4.

[@homeroz2100]

Can i use it with the wireless fighting board? I tried the tutorial on that board but i doesn't work, help me please :(

[@jonyfraze]

It doesn’t work while on battery mode. Only works while plugged in.

[@undergroundcentral6671]

Would I be able to do this in my Qanba Crystal?

[@jonyfraze]

Yeah it would work just need to tap into power and ground off the usb

[@undergroundcentral6671]

@@jonyfraze thanks! 👍

[@itsjustminhh]

Is it possible to connect the LED lights to the buttons for them to light it up?

[@jonyfraze]

You can arrange the lights to wrap around the buttons like so: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIPRan-BepejrLM. For the best solution, check out the kaimana kit from paradise arcade.

[@Leproso_NA]

Hello bro, that acrylic base is incredible, what model is it?

[@jonyfraze]

It’s my BnB Enclosure: focusattack.com/fightsticks-pads/popular-brands/bnb-fightstick/generation-2/cases-enclosures/

[@Leproso_NA]

@@jonyfraze thankss

[@Arcanero]

Hello hello! @jonyfraze I'm going to upgrade my hitbox with Raspberry v1.1A Pico Fighting Board GP2040. I want to install my new RGB LED strip: WS2812 with a voltage of 5V and 60 LEDs per 1 meter. The maximum lamp power and consumption is 14.4 watts. is everything okay or my board burn out if I install this LED strip? thank you so much for your help!

[@jonyfraze]

At tourneys there’s a large power draw due to multiple consoles / monitors hooked up, sticks with LEDs are the 1st to stop working. USB-A outputs 500mA. UFB & UP5-Kit = 120mA. 3 RGB LEDs = 60mA. So I limit my LEDs to 12-16 to make sure there’s enough power.

[@Arcanero]

@jonyfraze thank you very much for the answer. in this case, I will take two lines of WS2812 RGB LEDs 5V, there are just 8 LEDs in one line , think i will be fine with two of them. it will be 16 together. what do you think about it?

[@jonyfraze]

@@Arcaneroshould be ok

[@mastermind6000]

isn't this going to add a significant power draw to the stick? PS4s are notorious for dropping out signals when power consumption gets high. you plug a stick into the console and the hdmi signal cuts out for a second, for example. i always recommend our tournament player sync their pads, then unplug them to minimize that power draw. does the monster kit have specs for current and power?

[@jonyfraze]

It only requires 5V to operate at full brightness (which is extremely low). For instance some of the newer optical joysticks require 5V as well to operate. Also keep in mind you can just turn off the lights for tournament play.

[@mastermind6000]

@@jonyfraze keep that remote taped to the bottom :) the whole stick only takes 5V to operate, and i get the feeling lights pull as much current as the whole thing. i might just grab a strand out of the drawer and see how wild it can get. cheers!

[@louginko4432]

@@jonyfraze yeah power draw have nothing to do with Volts though :|

[@kmart014]

This is dope asf. How do you make the buttons light up?

[@jonyfraze]

You need another board for that - look up kaimana mini

[@lollolz909]

Bro i work a fulltime job as an electrical engineering designer but don't have time to do all the fancy art works and led to my stick can I just commission you homie?

[@jonyfraze]

You can commission full builds: www.jonyfraze.com

[@lollolz909]

@@jonyfraze Speak to me directly please. I emailed you guys

[@mcrmy988]

Is it safe to use this method AND use Kaimana LEDs for the buttons at the same time?

[@jonyfraze]

Probably not, too much power draw

[@chiyoremeh140]

May i know what mount did you use for that detachable cable? Is that a neutrik?

[@jonyfraze]

Yes neutrik a to b

[@homeroz2100]

Another question, how the led strip stays on the same color i changed with the led control? I'm using the same led strip and every time i connect the control the leds turn on with the default color, help me please

[@jonyfraze]

amzn.to/3g7Ht1G use this one instead. It recalls the last setting.

[@SAHER-iv7gu]

@@jonyfraze are these led strips safe to use on consoles and pc kinda paranoid whether these will fry my console or pc

[@jonyfraze]

It’s a common upgrade as long as you do it properly

[@SAHER-iv7gu]

@@jonyfraze hello i did do the wiring properly but i can't change the colors unfortunately, its stuck to blue i checked the remote and the batteries are fine but its not changing color

[@SAHER-iv7gu]

@@jonyfraze used monater l.e.ds

[@OmegaRandy6]

Hey, I was wondering is there anyway to add the LED light strips even with the Brook Ps5 upgrade kit installed on the board? The Ps5 upgrade kit goes over the same slots where you installed the cables for the LED lights so I wanted to know if there's still any other way to add the LED lights even with the Ps5 upgrade kit already installed

[@jonyfraze]

solder to any VCC and Ground on the board. For instance you can use the turbo section that noone really uses.

[@veppotoast3507]

​@jonyfraze can you do a tutorial on this?

[@sebastiangodsey2076]

@@jonyfraze can I double up on the screw in VCC? As in the up5 vcc and led vcc both in the same screw in terminal and different grounds?

[@honestword9277]

Where do you get the sick artwork for your fightsticks?

[@jonyfraze]

www.jxkdesigns.com

[@c4ffeineaddict]

what cable cutter is that?

[@okvngel]

Anyone know if this can work on the hitbox™️?

[@jonyfraze]

Yes just solder to ground and 5v power, you can tap into the usb line

[@trapOrdoom]

I’ve never been more confused AFTER watching tutorials, but watching this and every BNB video, somehow I learned more from just making mistakes. Please make these informative by SHOWING us UPCLOSE, and CUTTING your scenes to show us specific close-ups and detailed examples. So much of this shit requires extremely finicky movements and placements. That has to be taken into account when doing a tutorial video for something that costs $250USD. Also, turn your comments on, on the other tutorials… that makes no sense. Don’t be butt-hurt about comments, people need to read them to learn about the goddamn fight stick. Just so backwards.

[@jonyfraze]

Appreciate the feedback. I’ll keep that in mind for future videos. The reason the comments are off on the videos is because support needs to be routed through Focus Attack’s official support team instead of KZbin comments. You could always reach out directly for anything BnB related: @jonyfraze on social media or join our discord discord.gg/Ztf9DhM. Thanks for the support!

[@trapOrdoom]

@@jonyfraze hi, I apologize for being rude. I will write a proper critique with valid feedback so the next ones can be better, I’m glad you replied. I finally got mine working, but truthfully, without electrical knowledge or knowledge of what’s under the hood? It was a task. Now, I’ll come back tmrw with my full response, and I’ll also email it. I am very happy with my working stick, now that I’ve figured it out, it’s beautiful. However, this could bring in many more noobs like me, or hobbyists, if there was a WAY more clear cut depiction of what you’re getting in the packages versus what you ACTUALLY MAY NEED. Not just listing a bunch of random ass parts. Anywho, I’ll do what I can to detail this thoroughly. I need to reiterate that I LOVE the working product, and I’m for SURE buying another mode or TWO. But if I’m like this, how many other customers could you guys have had by now? Just KISS and you’ll make more money, guaranteed.

[@mriangeneblaza03]

Can i do this on a hori rap n? The soul calibur edition?

[@jonyfraze]

Yeah why not just connect power and ground

[@mriangeneblaza03]

@@jonyfraze I'm not really good when it comes to the PCBs. Can you guide me sir jonyfraze? I really wanted to do this one

[@Lukecage83]

say I wanted to do this in my fightstick....I have a gamerfinger JLF optical PCB which I have plugged into the vcc on the screw terminal. Would I have to sacrifice the optical pcb for the LED strip?

[@jonyfraze]

solder to 5v on the usb line instead. or you can also use the VCC on the LED terminals