Welcome to Tech Talk.
This section of the forums is for the discussion of arcade sticks, hardware, repair, computers, etc. There's an exhaustive amount of information here. People can and will give you grief if you don't inform yourself before posting. Please take a moment to search before you post. It's extremely likely that your question has been asked before.
We have an IRC chat room where many of our regulars lurk (#srktt on efnet). Feel free to stop by for real-time tech support. If you aren't familiar with IRC then you can use a web based Flash client called Mibbit. This will allow you to join the room without installing any software on your PC.
1. Browse to
Mibbit chat network
2. Click Start Chatting Now
3. Change the IRC dropdown to EFNET [webirc]
4. Enter your nick and use #srktt for the Channel
5. Click Go
Rules:
- Follow the SRK
Terms of Service and Rules at all times.
- Search Before Posting! If the SRK Search Bar doesn't work, visit
Google and format your search like this:
site:shoryuken.com square gate
- Check the stickies. Even if a search doesn't work, chances whatever you need is covered by the stickies.
- Buying and selling in Shoryuken.com is allowed only in the
Trading Outlet (as long as you fullfil certain conditions). Trying to sell in Tech Talk (or anywhere else on the site outside of the Trading Outlet) will result in an infraction.
Spoiler:
To post in the Trading Outlet however, you need to satisfy the ff. conditions.
-At least 6 months membership
-At least 50 posts (non-spam)
If you do not meet these requirements, then we suggest waiting and joining in on the community. If you need to sell immediately, there's always eBay or Craigslist.
If you do meet these requirements, please be mindful of the
Trading Outlet's rules.
- Respect intellectual properly. Do not provide links to roms, pirated material, game data, cracks. If you're hesitant to post it then don't. It's not worth a ban.
- Respect the products and services that people offer. Don't go around peoples threads promoting other folks products or services at the expense of that which is the subject of the thread.
- Do not quote images. Remove the IMG tags from your reply or just leave the URL.
- Do not spam. Avoid posting consecutive messages one after the other within a short period of time. Use the EDIT button.
- Avoid posting in ALL CAPS.
- Technique questions do not belong here. If you can't pull off a move practice it until you can.
- Do not abuse the Flag button. The only things you should flag are spambot posts and stuff that violate the rules above.
- Read
Slagcoin.com. It will make you less dumb.
- When making a thread regarding an issue, do not edit the OP and thread title with a "PLEASE CLOSE" or "PLEASE DELETE" message once your issue has been addressed. Every thread dealing with a problem here is a valuable resource that can help other people if they ever encounter the same problem.
Tech Talk Moderator List:
-MarkMan
-
Kyle
-
d3v
-albert_c*
-chippermonky*
-shoo*
*These guys haven't been active for some time, so for certain issues, you best get in touch with the others.
Info, Guides and Tutorials:
The ff. is a collection of threads relevant to some of the more important (non-stickied) topics in Tech Talk. We recommend that you read go through these before making a new thread in case your question has already been addressed (or if it belongs or relates to any of these).
Due to the sheer number of these threads, we've put the links to them in separate posts. Follow the ff. links to go to the appropriate post.
-
General Info & Tutorials
-
Parts, Resources & Customs
-
Sharing & Miscellaneous
-
Links
The old list of topics can be found
here.
Comments
General Info:
- Newbie Dojo Arcade Stick FAQ
- The "What Stick Should I Buy" Thread
- The New HDTV Lag FAQ
- The Sanwa and Seimitsu FAQ
- Converter Compatibility Thread
- Hori Real Arcade Pro FAQ for all versions
- TE FightStick Differences
- Soul Calibur V Arcade FightStick SOUL EDITION
- HRAP V3/VX Thread
- Official MadCatz Fightsticks/Fightpads Thread
- Datel's Arcade Pro Joystick (Paewang Joytron) X360/PS3/PC
- 2PCBs in One Stick
- Are FightBoards/HitBoxes Cheating?
- Saulabi Thread
- The IL FAQ/Information Thread
- Buying Stick Parts in Canada.
- MK9 Stick Modding
- Padhacking Thread
- Project Box Controllers: A Guide to Modular Controllers
- The "Stickless" Arcade Stick Thread
- Modding SSFIV AE for PC (NO DLC UNLOCKS)
- 3SOE Input Lag Testing
- HDE Converter Thread (360 to PS3)
- HORI Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 RAP.V
- The Console Repair Thread
- Injustice Battle Edition (PDP Stick)
- Wireless SIXAXIS vs wired Cthulhu PCB
Tutorials:D3Vlicious.com - Fighting game and arcade stick news.
Follow me on Twitter @D3Vlicious
PSN: unityd3v (US), pinakaguwaping (HK)
- Spam
- Abuse
- Troll
0 · Off Topic Insightful Disagree Agree Like LOLParts/Resources:
- Akihabarashop.jp is now OPEN
- Greetings from Lizard Lick Amusements!
- e-Tokki.com - the Shop For the Players By the Players
- Rollie Electronics
- Paradise Arcade Shop
- ArcadeShock.com
- The Official Cthulhu and ChImp Thread
- Art's Arcade Stick Plexiglass Covers/Cases
- FocusAttack.com Fighting Game Store
- The Official Qanba Fight Stick Thread
- Official Sparky Thread
- Official 'Kitty' Class Board Thread
- ArcEye/Project Gouken
- ArcEye 2 LEDs
- MAD CATZ - Combat FightStick: Ultimate Edition Replacement Panel for TE FightSticks!
- Project GT-C. Let's Talk About Circular JLF Restrictors
- Project: LLC Steel Panel Replacements (TE, HRAP, DIY)
- Want to Buy a Sanwa Flash Replacement? Please Read.
- Project LEO: Sixaxis + Wireless Dual Mod
- Switchless USB Selector for PS3/X360: IMP
- Dual Strike PCB
- AXISadapter Thread
- Universal PCB (eventually) Thread
- Dual Strike PCB
- Laser Cut TE Plexi Not Only For European Fighters - http://wwwarcadeforge.de
- SLG3000 Scanline Generator
- The Link: JLF Shaft Redone!
- The FGW Converter Thread
- Eightarc Premium Tournament Joystick Thread
- T-SLG Toodles Scanline Generator
- HBFS-30 silent buttons
Customs:D3Vlicious.com - Fighting game and arcade stick news.
Follow me on Twitter @D3Vlicious
PSN: unityd3v (US), pinakaguwaping (HK)
- Spam
- Abuse
- Troll
0 · Off Topic Insightful Disagree Agree Like LOLMisc:
- [driver release] Hori FS3 on PC
- Updated 360 Controller Mac Driver, Hori EX2, MadCatz SFIV Sticks
- Programmable Stick/Pad Thread
- 2 PCBs in One Stick Possible?
- HRAP EX Thread
- MadCatz Fightpad Feedback Thread
- SRK Toolbar for Firefox
- Recent Purchases and Good Finds
- Sticks for Joy - Premium Joysticks for Charity
- ALJ - Tournament Maker
- Arcade Stick Wiki Project
SharingD3Vlicious.com - Fighting game and arcade stick news.
Follow me on Twitter @D3Vlicious
PSN: unityd3v (US), pinakaguwaping (HK)
- Spam
- Abuse
- Troll
0 · Off Topic Insightful Disagree Agree Like LOLShops:
- Akihabara Shop (Japan)
- Rollie Electronics (USA)
- Paradise Arcade Shop (USA)
- Gremlin Solutions (UK)
- ArcadeShock.com (USA)
- FocusAttack.com (USA)
- Starcab (France)
- Arcadeshop (Germany)
- Canadianjoysticks.com (Canada)
Online ResourcesD3Vlicious.com - Fighting game and arcade stick news.
Follow me on Twitter @D3Vlicious
PSN: unityd3v (US), pinakaguwaping (HK)
- Spam
- Abuse
- Troll
0 · Off Topic Insightful Disagree Agree Like LOLThe following is our old list of topics/tutorials from before the move to xenforo and as such, the links no longer work. They're only here while we continue to rebuild the Knowledge-base.
These represent the best that the forum has to offer. Please don't be offended if your thread is unstuck and listed here. We had a legitimate request for another sticky and decided to go this route instead.
Art's Arcade Stick Plexiglass Covers
European Plexi Cutting
Tips for improving online connectivity
Installing an MC Cthulhu and Imp in an Xbox 360 SF4 SE stick
The New Definitive HDTV Lag FAQ
General:
Computer Freeware Thread - Recommendations / Reviews!
Recent Purchases and Good Finds
Arcade Stick Stock Availability (Post updates here)
The TE/SE Fighstick Template Thread Categorised by Character/Theme
MadCatZ PS3 TE FightStick: PC - Xp- vista- win7 32-64bit
Post pictures of your SF/entertainment setup!
The New Definitive HDTV Lag FAQ
Converter Compatibility Thread
2 PCB's in one stick - Possible?
The Sanwa and Seimitsu FAQ
*The "padhacking" thread*
Look here before asking about what type of stick you should use!
If you want to buy a custom arcade stick....
Tutorials:
Installing a Madcatz 4716 pad and Imp into a PS3 TE Stick
Dual modding 101
Project Box Controllers: A Guide to Modular Controllers
RJ-45 Multi Console Cthulhu Arcade Stick Tutorial Ver.2
RJ-45 MC Cthulhu+ IMP+ Xbox 360 Dual Mod Tutorial Diagram
Adding an Optical ASCII Stick to a Namco Joystick
Honcam Mod (First Tutorial/Mod) with Free and Easy Mod Tutorial
RJ45 Detachable Cables - How To
How to : Add Custom Art to your TE fightstick and swap simple options
How to padhack an 08/09 Madcatz 4716 Common Ground Xbox 360 Pad
Tips for improving online connectivity
DIY sixaxis adapter FULL GUIDE
Installing an MC Cthulhu and Imp in an Xbox 360 SF4 SE stick
The how to mod your SFIV SE Fightstick FAQ
Modding a Saturn Pad for 360 or PS2
HRAP 2 Modding Tutorial
doa4 mod tutorial (photo galore D:)
ArcadeStickMonk?s SFAC Happ Tutorial
Guide: How to put art under clear Seimitsu buttons
Hori Real Arcade Pro FAQ for all versions
DIY: Happ Perfect 360 Joystick on XBOX 360
How to make the Hori FightingStick EX2 work on Windows
Article: Capturing HQ Video
Customs:
The Wood Workers Thread
How to paint MDF to a mirror finish worklog
The "Everything about building your own custom stick thread" thread.
The Official Custom Arcade Sticks Thread
The Official Custom Arcade Sticks Thread II: A New Era of Builders
Building Materials for Custom Sticks - Info Thread
Light-up on activation button mod tutorial
How to solder Guide (PCB edition!)
EPE "Basic Soldering Guide"
Spiffyshoes Solderless A Series Hack
How to make a Wii arcade stick
How to flush mount a Neutrik NAUSB into a wooden case.
Misc:
Ultimate Guide To Holding Japanese Balltop Joysticks!
Universal PCB (eventually) thread
The Stick template/Layout thread
Hori Fighting Stick 3 on PC
Official Sanwa mod thread
The IL FAQ/Information thread
Saulabi thread
MadCatz T.E. FightStick Differences.
http://shoryuken.com/f322/srk-newbie-saikyo-dojo-arcade-stick-faq-read-before-asking-questions-231888/
http://shoryuken.com/f177/faq-buying-sticks-parts-canada-267964/
D3Vlicious.com - Fighting game and arcade stick news.
Follow me on Twitter @D3Vlicious
PSN: unityd3v (US), pinakaguwaping (HK)
- Spam
- Abuse
- Troll
0 · Off Topic Insightful Disagree Agree Like LOL