Wait, what? I thought you were going to a nearby Fry's to pick one up. What happened?
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Wait, what? I thought you were going to a nearby Fry's to pick one up. What happened?
Cindi Mayweather
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It's that fancy tech look that I don't like that reminds me of an Alienware computer. I know the target audience tends to think they're cool, but I don't. I want my stick cute as fuck.
Cindi Mayweather
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arcadeshock has some exclusive sanwa pushbuttons from Street Fighter, BlazBlue, and Guilty Gear if you're not able to get it from Japan.
Depends on what exactly you want, do you want to change the art, just the buttons, the top.
The entire top with the Kai logo, the buttons, maybe even the stick because I need it to be color coordinated. I'm not sure what I can do about the outer shell plate because it's black.
I did but apparently they actually didn't have any stock despite saying they did.
Is this what you had in mind when you meant cute? There's a guide.
But really, tell us exactly what you're looking for. I already linked you Arcadeshock for custom character buttons. You could go to other places. Depends on how much work you wanna put into custom it.
I used Focus Attack for all the parts in my cab plus a few stick mod projects. Art's for printing artwork and new plexis.
You can't do anything about the outer shell unless you're willing to prime and paint that yourself.
If you want to change the art, you need to get a template for it and choose which art you want, then have someone print it as a decal so you can press it on after you peel off the original art.
There are plenty of custom buttons you want, you can even do custom art on your buttons. The arcade stick thread will be of more help to you than here.
Skilletor, Markman, and notworksafe can probably help with custom more.
Cindi Mayweather
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Is this what you had in mind when you meant cute? There's a guide.
But really, tell us exactly what you're looking for. I already linked you Arcadeshock for custom character buttons. You could go to other places. Depends on how much work you wanna put into custom it.
No, that's absolutely disgusting.
What you posted is tacky. What I'm talking about is CUTE.
I'd actually be fine with the stick and buttons (maybe not the stick ball though) like this maybe. But that tacky Kai logo and emo goth look has GOT to go.
Looking at these sticks, most of them are Mad Catz. Is Mad Catz more customizable than Hori?
Geminosity
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Just the Madcatz TE2 is more custom friendly, most sticks you need to custom the art with a template regardless and with a madcatz you may even need a new plexiglass.
You definitely need to find a HRAP4 Kai template and someone to print you a vinyl print of the art you want on your stick if you want something like that.
You'll need to peel off the original art and go seal on your own.
As your custom buttons, you'll need to find transparent buttons and art to put in between the button and plug.
I'm not the best resource since I only changed buttons, but I did provide you a framework.
Try asking the people I mentioned earlier if they have something to help you with
There is going to be someone who already custom art the HRAP 4 and you'll have better luck with them than me.
You will also need to be comfortable with the wiring and screws and taking things out because you will have to remove some things so that you can apply for stuff.
You definitely need to find a HRAP4 Kai template and someone to print you a vinyl print of the art you want on your stick if you want something like that.
You'll need to peel off the original art and go seal on your own.
As your custom buttons, you'll need to find transparent buttons and art to put in between the button and plug.
I'm not the best resource since I only changed buttons, but I did provide you a framework.
Try asking the people I mentioned earlier if they have something to help you with
There is going to be someone who already custom art the HRAP 4 and you'll have better luck with them than me.
You will also need to be comfortable with the wiring and screws and taking things out because you will have to remove some things so that you can apply for stuff.
Cindi Mayweather
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If I were there, and he sat next to me with that, I would legit get up, stare him down in disgust, and sit in the closest available empty seat.
Art's has plexis and templates for HRAP 4 Kai
http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/?loc=products&cat=16
http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/?loc=products&cat=16
Cindi Mayweather
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Thanks so much. I mostly just want to change the art.
I always leaned Hori because I've always been fond of their products AND it was cheaper than a TE2. But...maybe I shouldn't get the Hori if customization is important to me?
shaowebb
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Meh. I printed a new piece of art for my TE just fine. Just designed it in photoshop with a layer above it of the layout downloaded from the Shoryuken thread. Helped me layout the stuff I needed. After wards I bought some buttons, unscrewed the base, and the buttons are all snap in easy peasy stuff to swap.
Only thing is you might want to buy a custom colored case or side panels and at that point you gotta start swapping a bit more out. Just more stuff to unscrew and keep organized really. Nothing too hard. I've modded my stuff a bunch. Heck I recently just put a new PCB into my Iron Fist stick so I could use it for PS3, PC, PS2 and via adapter Wii for TVC, SamSho, KOF orochi saga and shmups.
Hori used to involve soddering. This may have changed and depending on your PCB you may not have to worry about it if you change your wires out for zero delay branded stuff along with your button change out. Hori sticks though generally involved the most work for modding though outside of mayflash which required dremeling out the button holes alongside of changing out all the buttons, stick and sometimes pcb.
Just remember if you duel mod and swap your PCB (primary circuit board) you wanna sometimes dremel a better slot for it into the plastic case. Plastic frame gauging the board from the case can result in sticks randomly cutting out as the signal jumps past the plastic to the circuit or even result in tension and damage to the PCB over time or upon impact.
Nowadays Madcatz custom is easier with the TE2 now because they have the push open hatchback, but I cannot justify the steep price for it. Everything else is just typical unscrew the bottom/top panel and replace.
I mean you'll enjoy customizing your stick, it is part of the process. What you're asking is nothing too hard, just ask around for the template and go to a local place that can print a vinyl decal for the art and you are good.
Cindi Mayweather
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The price is ridiculous on the TE2. What the hell, Mad Catz?
Is this what you had in mind when you meant cute? There's a guide.
But really, tell us exactly what you're looking for. I already linked you Arcadeshock for custom character buttons. You could go to other places. Depends on how much work you wanna put into custom it.
Is that your new stick Shun?
Cindi Mayweather
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I admit that I prefer the look of the TE2 over the RAP4. I guess I'll watch youtube reviews for the TE2 to see if I want it.
ShadowSoldier89
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id high five the shit out of this dude. Thats so fucking stupid its brilliantIs this what you had in mind when you meant cute? There's a guide.
But really, tell us exactly what you're looking for. I already linked you Arcadeshock for custom character buttons. You could go to other places. Depends on how much work you wanna put into custom it.
Who needs a stick when you have game center around? All I need is my SEGA APM/Nesica/Banapass.
My current Banapass
My stick is back in California anyway. I considered making a dakistick months ago because I thought it was fucking hilarious but I chose not to after contacting the person who made it. Too much effort. Besides I stopped using Noel, I've been all Bullet for a while.
I have fighting edge and I posted my HRAP here before, simple with just characters I use. Waiting for Guilty Gear BlazBlue Radio buttons.
My PS3/PS4 HRAP until Hori makes a new Fighting Edge. Or if I ever win one of those MadCatz TE2 sticks from MarkMan giveaway.
The dude told me that apparently you are supposed to play it like a cello. I can post his guide later.
ShadowSoldier89
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TE2 also has less input lag. I bought the hori a few months ago, and while its a good stick I wish I bought a TE2 instead.
irfaanator
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No, that's absolutely disgusting.
What you posted is tacky. What I'm talking about is CUTE.
I'd actually be fine with the stick and buttons (maybe not the stick ball though) like this maybe. But that tacky Kai logo and emo goth look has GOT to go.
Looking at these sticks, most of them are Mad Catz. Is Mad Catz more customizable than Hori?
about the same. Friend has the hello kitty stick. it's pretty dope
DiscoShark
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Do we do matchmaking in these threads or do we relegate ourselves to the OTs?
Whatever.
PC Xrd (I'm US East though feel free to join if you're from anywhere)
Room ID - mho4
Whatever.
PC Xrd (I'm US East though feel free to join if you're from anywhere)
Room ID - mho4
Anybody who's crazy about arcade sticks should check out this article -- http://www.teyah.net/sticklag/results.html
ShinMaruku
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To rebuy USF4 or to not.. I miss Juri's milkies....
Cindi Mayweather
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Are you talking about her boobs?
Everybody always disputes this and the methodology. If you're using a converted your stick would get like F-- or something. Not a cronus though those are straight shit.
Where the fuck these guilty gear players come from?
Is this what you had in mind when you meant cute? There's a guide.
But really, tell us exactly what you're looking for. I already linked you Arcadeshock for custom character buttons. You could go to other places. Depends on how much work you wanna put into custom it.
This guy has a pedigree for fantastic stick stuff
Like this skeleton "stick"
Captain Rage Quit 69
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I feel weird when I read this kind of stuff and think about how there are people out there who type it unironically.
Then I think about the people who discuss it in real life unironically.
Then I think about what I'm doing with my life.
ShinMaruku
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I hear people say this, but don't offer an alternative.
Cindi Mayweather
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According to the site CO_Andy posted, the HRAP is ahead of the TE2 in terms of input lag.
notworksafe
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i have an alternative
direct_quote
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I turn into Team Sp00ky and Xrd is on instead of SF4.. How long has this been going on?
RockTurtle
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it's a legitimate concern
XRD has been at next level for at least 6 weeks now.
notworksafe
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it really isn't
ViewtifulJC
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lmao you sound like you just walked in on your girl in bed with the neighbor
so betrayed
CountBlack
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this sol mirror match reminding me of an el fuerte mirror
Phantasmal Repose
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That sol mirror was beautiful.
Edit: Oh shit, jap commentary hype.
Edit: Oh shit, jap commentary hype.
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