Hitbox - Arcade Stick

This is a 3d-printed hitbox case I've made for myself some time ago. I have wanted to upload it to the site, but have postponed it several times due to the complexity and amount of work required to make it upload worthy.

So who is this case for? 

If you are like me and have made custom arcade sticks before and have an understanding of the process, or if you have some unused arcade stick buttons and PCB's laying around, this is for you.

Dimensions and interfaces:

3d Printed Parts:

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Hardware:

This is what I have used, different PCB can be used as long as it fits. Also note that connectors on cables/wiring needs to bent 90 degrees in order to fit inside the case (explained below).

-   Brook Zero Pi Fighting Board https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09637ZPSF/ref=emc_b_5_i 

    (I know for a fact that PS360+ does also fit)

1x   Neutrik NAUSB-W-B Reversible USB Genderchanger  https://www.amazon.com/Neutrik-NAUSB-W-B-Reversible-Genderchanger-D-Housing/dp/B003VSXQVI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1IIRPWEX1DH2P&

-  Fasteners for Neutrik connector (2x M3x15 countersunk screw , 2x M3 Nut)

14x   Sanwa OBSN-24 Arcade buttons (the version with screw)
 

1x    Sanwa OBSN-30 Arcade Buttons (the version with screw)
 

-   Wiring for buttons
 

1 x   USB Cable (from neutrik connector to console/PC)

1x   USB cable (from PCB to neutrik connector)
 

8x   M4x10mm Countersunk screw
 

4x   M4x15mm Button Head screw
 

8x   M6x20mm Button Head Screw

8x   M6x12x7 Heat Insert Nut  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z7541M5?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1

12x   M4x6x6 Heat Insert Nut  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z84DGZ8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

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Print Instructions:

The parts are designed to be printed in the orientation as shown above. Left and Right bodies require support. Main body, Bottom Panel, and TPU Feet does not require any support.

Print Settings I've used:

MAIN, RIGHT AND LEFT BODIES:

Material: PLA/PETG

Infill: minimum 10% - Gyroid

Layer height: 0.3 mm

Perimeters: 3

Brim: Yes

Support: yes on “right” and “left body"

Support material is required as shown below, this can be achieved by using the “paint on supports” function in prusaslicer. This is the ONLY place that needs support material in the project. 

BOTTOM PANEL:

Material: PLA or Petg

Infill: 20%

Layer height: 0.3 mm

Perimeters: 3

TPU FEET:

Material: TPU

Infill: 15%

Layer height: 0.2 mm

Perimeters: 3

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Assembly Instructions

1. Bodies

2.  Install 4x “M6 Heat Insert Nut” to “Left Body”

2.1 Make sure the heat inserts are as square as possible, as shown below. Run a quick test by screwing in M6 screws, adjust by reheating if necessary.

3. Install 2x “M4 Heat Insert Nut”

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on “Right Body”

5.  Install 8x “M4 Heat Insert Nut” on “Main Body”

6.  Assemble “Left Body” and “Right body” to “Main body” with 8x ”M6x20mm Button Head Screw”

7.  Install arcade buttons

8. Install Neutrik connector

9.  Install PCB and wiring. Please note that you need 4x  M3x10mm self  tapping screws to install the PCB to the case.

Please note that connectors on the button cables needs to be bent 90 degrees in order to fit inside the case, see picture below.

10.  Install “Bottom Panel” with 8x “M4x10mm Countersunk screw”

11. 

Option 1)

 Install 4x “TPU feet” with 4x “M4x15mm Button Head Screw”

Option 2)

Cut a large mouse pad to the shape of the arcade stick and tape it to the arcade stick with double sided tape. This is the option I use.

12. Assembly is done!