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Hi! I want to build a quality arcade stick using the pcb of a 6 button controller. Has anyone done this? How much collectively would a project like this cost? Where do I start? Could I use it for multiple systems? SNES mostly

Go here:
http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm
Choose "controls" from the menu.

It should be easy enough. The solder pads on the six button are nice and easy to get to, and I believe it has a common ground. But it will not work on the SNES like you hoped.

I would highly recommend getting a PS1/2 stick, or modding up a controller, and getting tototek adapters to whatever console you want to play it on. They have PS2 to SNES and PS2 to Genesis adapters (as far as I can remember the MC Cthulhu board does not do Genesis).

Thanks guys! I definitely have a lot of reading to do.

fastbilly1 wrote:I would highly recommend getting a PS1/2 stick, or modding up a controller, and getting tototek adapters to whatever console you want to play it on. They have PS2 to SNES and PS2 to Genesis adapters (as far as I can remember the MC Cthulhu board does not do Genesis).

THIS. Most game consoles have an option of a PS1/2 controller aftermarket adapter, the most of any system. Only makes sense to get the PS1/2 Arcade stick or modding a custom Arcade Stick with a Playstation gamepad to maximize use on other consoles and PCs.

Look in the Guides section, I posted a few there on modding various Arcade Stcks and Gamepads.

Or just buy one of those controllers that work on multiple systems.
Put that in your fave stick.

d123456 wrote:Or just buy one of those controllers that work on multiple systems.
Put that in your fave stick.

Do you mean X arcade? They only work with 6th gen systems and on, nothing before.

fastbilly1 wrote:I would highly recommend getting a PS1/2 stick, or modding up a controller, and getting tototek adapters to whatever console you want to play it on. They have PS2 to SNES and PS2 to Genesis adapters (as far as I can remember the MC Cthulhu board does not do Genesis).

If you use a RJ45 to PS1/PS2 cord with a MC Cthulhu board, you can get Genesis/Master system support with a Tototek adapter.

And for the original question of cost...if you plan to go completely custom with Sanwa/Seimitsu caliber parts, you are probably looking at $200-300. I built an arcade stick about this time last year and it ran me just over $200 but I had access to some free materials and tools. Here are some more details on that if you are interested.

Should not cost anywhere near $300... That's what a custom made one costs with labor included isn't it?
That's if you can source the materials for the enclosure cheap; The Sanwa or Seimutsu joystick and buttons should not cost more than $70, even with an octogate thrown in... Metal from a scrap refrigerator if you use any metal, wood from scrap (it's rather small after all). I used a pre-made from a pawn shop for $25 (PS2 Hori RAP), but I have built bigger projects from cutoffs and scrap yards before. Anything that small should be less than $20 even buying the best materials from scrap resellers.
For refinishing, I used a $4 black spackle gravel-guard finish that will last forever. If it can handle gravel being shot at it, it'll outlast the controller.

Benj Edwards makes excellent custom arcade sticks for NES, SNES, Genesis. https://twitter.com/benjedwards/status/ ... 0385545217