Arcade Stik advice - taking the plunge...

[DazzleHP]

Hi all!

I am aware that alot of you, especially the regulars have your cabs already setup and running so was looking for some advice of where exactly to purchase a stik, who are the best and trusted suppliers and if anyone with experience can give advice on which sticks/buttons are best for endurance/can take punishment (it will see a LOT of use) as i don't want sticky buttons or unresponsive sticks.

I've had a browse @ arcadecontrols.com but most suggest US based companies, which is not a problem except the shipping cost is immense and i have a very tight budget so a UK/European supplier would be most helpfull.

Budget will be £250/$400

Requirements:

2x good sticks

12x player buttons (6 each)

2x Insert coin buttons

2x Start buttons

TOTAL: 16x buttons

Possibly a spinner if budget allows

Can it be done with this budget? Or will i have to save for another dam year? I have looked at the tanktsik which as i understand is a very good prebuilt stik, but i want colored buttons because i'm fussy like that heheh however i may settle for one if it's my only option.

I look forward to your inputs on this one

Thanks y'all.

[Draco1962]

Like color on your Tankstick - and UK preferred? Have you checked into Gremlin Solutions? Also, have seen tom spinner-modded Tanksticks, just google about!

[ClassicGMR]

Ooh I LIKE those Tankstick mods! Curious as to how annoying the lights would be in a darkened room but they look awesome.

That and one of these years I'll do the spinner mod below that I saw on AA. Someday...

[Tom Speirs]

FYI: I can recommend Gremlin If your In the UK. I've used them a couple of times and had no issues.

[DazzleHP]

Thanks for the info guys, i've had my eye on the Tank for a while and seeing as Gremlin (pretty much the only UK supplier i found so far) will replace the buttons with Happ competition buttons for me i think that's what i'll go for!

I really wanted to try and build my own but the trouble with that is i am ok with electronics but i'm terrible with carpentry and the empty cases i found were £200+ So imma own me a custom tank!!

Thanks for the FYI Tom - i like to know i'm doing the right thing when parting with that sort of cash

[Draco1962]

Ooh I LIKE those Tankstick mods! Curious as to how annoying the lights would be in a darkened room but they look awesome.

That and one of these years I'll do the spinner mod below that I saw on AA. Someday...

I like the mod! Fits right in with the rest of the buttons.