cervante Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I got a question for anyone thats good with modding things. I am using this arrcade stick for my cabinet http://www.amazon.com/Playtech-Arcade-Fighting-Stick-Sony-PS3/dp/B004DFDVWWwas wondering if its easier to change the colorful buttons for grey ones sold online for mame cabinets or paint them grey. And if paint is a better option how do you properly paint plastic? Thsnk you for any ideas or replys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I would caution strongly against painting as it will wear off over time. As for replacing them with buttons for mame cabinets, could not tell you. It is possible that they are proprietary and not arcade-grade or sized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I doubt there's micro switches in that stick.You can paint them and be fine if you use model car paint and use a nice clear coat. Don't know if I would go that route though, since you'll be adding more problems than you'd be avoiding. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 No matter how mad your masking skilz, there is always a chance of getting paint or clear coat down around your buttons or into your switches and if you do, then you are hosed. If you can get the button dimensions used in the system you are considering, you may find buttons that will replace them. Of course, there are other alternatives such as XGaming's Xarcade tank stick which,for $200 is not too shabby and you get arcade grade sticks and buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celly Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'd crack it open and take a look at the switches themselves. Then, if you feel you have the know how, go HERE and find a replacement button in the color you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 And to add to what Draco said, if that paint chips due to heated use and gets down in there, you're really hosed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesk Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 +1 for the xarcade tankstick.I bought a refurb one from their site it was a 2 player with trackball for $159.totally worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 You could even go a bit cheaper and get a fightstick by Hori. Those guys make some quality stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cervante Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Thank you gentlemen for the replys . If its not that hard I could probably build one from scratch but im not very electronically savy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 No need to be if you can handle the fabrication part. The wiring is incredibly easy to do if you just get a kit from Ultimarc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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