New Joystick [Archive]

Mikei

09-11-2006, 08:55 AM

I just finished this about 2 hours ago.

http://i1.tinypic.com/48fkb36.jpg

http://i5.tinypic.com/4d5ixj9.jpg

http://i5.tinypic.com/359bkid.jpg

It is a fully working arcade panel. The panel is from a SEGA Megalo50 cab, that my uncle has a couple old ones. Wood box with Sanwa JLF and OBSN. Plays like a dream. I might be selling it, depending how the response is to it.

laurie47

09-11-2006, 09:11 AM

Looks good, paint job looks a little ruff though. No offence.
I love the size, shape.

Mikei

09-11-2006, 09:23 AM

Yea, none taken. The heat jumped up too 100+degrees here for like a week and paint really wouldn't settle right.

laurie47

09-11-2006, 09:32 AM

Humidity is a problem here, lacquer blushes so easy.

DeathScythe

09-11-2006, 09:33 AM

Has a lot of room for handrest on the stick end of it. Although the stick and buttons are kind of closer than normal. I'm guessing thats how Japanese cabs are as well? Other than that, its spiffy. Should have gone for blue buttons and balltop. But thats just me. Very nice.

buyproduct

09-11-2006, 02:37 PM

The plexi looks cracked.

Mikei

09-11-2006, 02:42 PM

There is no plexi. It is full steel panel. With laminate on top. Remeber now, This is an actual arcade panel with a custom box built around it.

laurie47

09-11-2006, 03:16 PM

The plexi looks cracked.

Its from a megalo panel. megalos are huge with a massive monitor which is separate from the controls.
The metal panel has been taken straight from the controls.

The Mullah

09-11-2006, 03:46 PM

GO GO GO big joystick makers, i'm not much cop on those small little custom jobs everyone is so good at making, they move around too much! hope you enjoy your stick

bk2099

09-11-2006, 04:26 PM

looks good, i'd be interested in buying it

Mikei

09-27-2006, 01:32 PM

laurie47

09-27-2006, 04:56 PM

looks pretty good my man. Would love to see inside, also do you have the live port?

Mikei

09-27-2006, 05:59 PM

http://i9.tinypic.com/2hoepz7.jpg

Thats the beta pic, while I was still figuring out the ground relay system. Wiring is bit messy, but everything is nicely set and not moving. Best part about my new case design is that you can just pop open the top and stick the cord inside for traveling.

Decoy

10-03-2006, 09:53 AM

Finished For DECOY

http://i9.tinypic.com/33uwjg2.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/43rti6g.jpg
ARTWORK by SEKIHIMET

New case design called "Convertible Top". Easy acess to the parts and never have to unscrew anything. It's wired up for the Xbox360 and it plays great. In the mail to DECOY as of 2pm today.

I got my stick from Mikei a few days ago and I gotta say I was impressed on how sturdy and well built it was. It's small and compact and very strong. I've been playing HF on the 360 with it and so far it's been great. A HUGE improvement of the 360 pads. The flip top is terrific for easy access to the stick components.

If anyone would like to give Mikei some business I would recommend him without question. He's a good guy and he keeps you up-to-date on the status of the order. Also did not have to wait very long for my stick.

Thanks for your hard work Mikei. It is much appreciated! :clap:

~Decoy

Mikei

10-08-2006, 05:31 PM

Built yesturday for the RSTD invitational, but got drunk with my buddies for my birthday instead of going to the actual invitational. haha.

http://i12.tinypic.com/47sjwy8.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/2eed0fa.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/3zrg57b.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/3178b40.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/2wbx1zc.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/2mpeivt.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/35jig47.jpg
ARTWORK BY BJ

Still needs alot of finishing. Only 1 coat of paint so far and not wired for any system yet. I'll get on it around tommorow or the next day.

dano13

10-09-2006, 12:50 AM

How much for a just a box for a happ? No shipping or anything as i'd pick it up in LA.

Mikei

10-09-2006, 09:35 AM

PSX HAPP comp stick + buttons = 90$ LA pick up would be awesome. I'm in little tokyo just FYI. Please put an Inquiery at the Order form on my website please. And we can hammer out the details that way ok?

EastX

10-09-2006, 11:08 AM

Mikei, did you use a different template for those 2 SF sticks? The buttons look farther apart on the Ryu stick.

megaultrasuper

10-09-2006, 12:21 PM

Definitely interested in this stick. Check pm's or email.

Mikei

10-09-2006, 07:08 PM

Mikei, did you use a different template for those 2 SF sticks? The buttons look farther apart on the Ryu stick.

but got drunk with my buddies for my birthday instead

Last button was drilled slightly bit off kilter because the 21st birthday celebration started a little early.:wgrin:

Darklightjg1

04-24-2007, 07:50 PM

Are you still making these? I'm interested in buying. I like that Chibi-Ryu artwork. How much would it cost to build one for the 360 and have it shipped to Charlotte, NC?

Mikei

04-24-2007, 08:03 PM

100$ + plus shipping which is like 10$. It can be yours by next week.

True Grave

04-24-2007, 08:11 PM

Cool! The buttons could be closer together on those last ones however. Just my preference of course, but the closer the buttons are the better.

Like the SF:AC stick's button style.

Darklightjg1

04-24-2007, 08:18 PM

Do you use paypal?

Mikei

04-24-2007, 08:18 PM

yes i do!

PM me.

Darklightjg1

04-24-2007, 08:32 PM

sent

sambao

04-24-2007, 08:58 PM

hey mikei r u the same mikei who hangz out at family with all those crazy doodz??

:lovin::lovin::lovin::lovin:

Mikei

04-24-2007, 09:40 PM

lol ya,

I dont hang out at family anymore, what up sambao? you still out in lancaster?

zenchess

04-25-2007, 07:31 PM

PM sent

sambao

04-25-2007, 10:30 PM

lol yo.

yeay I moved back to lancaster after halloween from OC, and I finally got a job recently

but it's in sylmar and the shift is like 7-5 at LEAST. plus the commute is killing me!!! I aint too happy these days

but since I'm in the area I hit up family friday & sat after work. I was actually in a bad mood today coz of work shit so I went today to beat up foolz on 3S (tho I was the one who got beat)

currently saving up to move closer to the area tho~!!! gotta get out of lancaster again!!

Mikei

05-12-2007, 09:48 PM

Here are some new joysticks I finished today. I got a whole load of cases done but the paint will dry in the morning.

http://i2.tinypic.com/68h0doo.jpg
Top: HORI Doa4 stick Mod
Bottom: RO case w/ P360 and Sanwa OBSF

http://i4.tinypic.com/542gso0.jpg
Seimetsu LS-32-01 and Sanwa OBSF-30
http://i2.tinypic.com/4tuvf5j.jpg
Better shot of the artwork.

Kr33p

05-12-2007, 10:46 PM

How much money on average does it cost you to build a stick? I'm kinda thinking about doing this now.

Mikei

05-19-2007, 01:45 PM

New one finished today.

Japanese Format, Dreamcast PCB.

http://i15.tinypic.com/5yvb14w.jpg
Case
http://i1.tinypic.com/4um5bh5.jpg
Better shot of the artwork
http://i17.tinypic.com/5x6tqq8.jpg
The insides

KabaL

05-19-2007, 03:08 PM

Hey Mikei, nice stick, but why did you left the cable at front of it? I think you could just rotate the PCB so the cable will be facing the back

Mikei

05-19-2007, 04:02 PM

Just the way I do the flip top cases, cord in the front.

KabaL

05-19-2007, 06:16 PM

Just the way I do the flip top cases, cord in the front.

Different = cool

:lovin:

What Dreamcast PCB are you using??

Mikei

05-19-2007, 06:39 PM

1st party controller. They're easier to find out here than the madkatz ones.

KabaL

05-19-2007, 07:08 PM

1st party controller. They're easier to find out here than the madkatz ones.

Really you're using an official pad PCB??

Do you note some lag with L/R??

Cuz I'm so afraid of hacking mine and having lag issues :sad:...

Mikei

05-19-2007, 09:17 PM

I can't feel the lag, I was painting the fences with ease whilst testing the stick earlier. I don't know, I guess it will throw off some people but I honestly don't even notice it.

xqoole

05-20-2007, 10:13 AM

Try doing gief's lariat. You will notice you miss it alot when using the triggers (do it with one regular button and one of the triggers/analogs. Hope that doesn't ruin the experience for ya. I played happily for a couple days, then started playing gief a bit and I noticed it. All I can say is don't waste your time padhacking an official dc controller. It will bug you. Interestingly, it makes blanka's electricity rc pretty easy to do. You can roll the first three punches, then basically hit short, jab and fierce (on the analog) simultaneously and it will come out as an rc due to the slight lag. Anyway, that's obviously not something you want to get used to, so save yourself some grief and don't padhack an official dc controller.

I can't feel the lag, I was painting the fences with ease whilst testing the stick earlier. I don't know, I guess it will throw off some people but I honestly don't even notice it.

KabaL

05-20-2007, 10:22 AM

My problem is that here (Chile) I can't find any 3rd party controller...

So I'm expecting that the Universal PCB will have soon DC compatibility! :D

Mikei

05-20-2007, 10:55 AM

Try doing gief's lariat. You will notice you miss it alot when using the triggers (do it with one regular button and one of the triggers/analogs. Hope that doesn't ruin the experience for ya. I played happily for a couple days, then started playing gief a bit and I noticed it. All I can say is don't waste your time padhacking an official dc controller. It will bug you. Interestingly, it makes blanka's electricity rc pretty easy to do. You can roll the first three punches, then basically hit short, jab and fierce (on the analog) simultaneously and it will come out as an rc due to the slight lag. Anyway, that's obviously not something you want to get used to, so save yourself some grief and don't padhack an official dc controller.

Hey buddy, I've been building joysticks for about 8 years now, and every time I do dreamcast controllers, I usually use 1st party controllers. Now as you stated, you have a hard time working with them because of the lag.However, I do play Zangief in cvs2/ST and I can do lariat and the multi headbutt CC just fine. So it really isn't any grief for me or my friend who I built it for, however if you ever order a joystick from me I'll be sure to use a 3rd party controller. :wgrin:

KabaL

05-20-2007, 12:32 PM

Hey Mikei, what's your method to hack a 1st party DC PCB?

Mikei

05-20-2007, 12:52 PM

for the triggers I just read down the PCB and find a new contact. I have a very fine point soldering iron so I just solder on these places for the L & R connect.

http://i19.tinypic.com/4tq87co.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/68co64h.jpg

for the R22, I would not suggest using 20 gauge wire. Try a smaller wire. Just be very careful, too much heat and it will fry.

Gasp

05-20-2007, 01:24 PM

Mikei

05-20-2007, 01:47 PM

mikei, about the cord coming out the front of the box do people just have it loop around the side of the box? or do you include a groove on the bottom side so it can run along the bottom like dreamcast controllers do

Well usually everyone just sits it in their lap, so the cord just dangles between their legs. I can start routing a groove in the box to do the dreamcast thing, that would be pretty nifty.

Mikei

06-11-2007, 09:26 PM

New stuff.

http://i11.tinypic.com/4qise2r.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/4mbp6ht.jpg

HAPP Comp Stick for ZENCHESS

http://i11.tinypic.com/4m36sxy.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/6gbuy3s.jpg

HAPP Comp + Sanwa Buttons for RICK_FN_STALVEY

http://i7.tinypic.com/4lr9f6t.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/4mmusfo.jpg

Sanwa Stick for DARKLIGHTJG1

shoo

06-12-2007, 11:41 AM

is that blue one the same shape as the previous models like that?

it seems wider
the other ones seem longer

i like the wider one more

m1lk

06-12-2007, 05:11 PM

Built yesturday for the RSTD invitational, but got drunk with my buddies for my birthday instead of going to the actual invitational. haha.

ARTWORK BY BJ

Still needs alot of finishing. Only 1 coat of paint so far and not wired for any system yet. I'll get on it around tommorow or the next day.

awsome stick dude, but i'm sorry to sound like a dick but it looks like Sakura is running head first into the joystick :lol:

awsome stick non the less, after seeing that stick i wanna dig out my copy of alpha 2.

Mikei

06-14-2007, 02:31 PM

is that blue one the same shape as the previous models like that?

it seems wider
the other ones seem longer

i like the wider one more

Ya Jap cases are different dimesions than the American ones. I personally like the american smaller ones better, it just feels right in my lap.:wgrin: