Arcade Controller for PC - MAME/HYPERSPIN/LAUNCHBOX/BIGBOX

Video about my latest build: Arcade Controller
This two-player Arcade Controller includes a (customized) trackball, Sanwa joysticks and LED switches.
The goal was to make an ultra-high-quality controller (heavy with original parts) that I could use for my Arcade Games on the PC. The Arcade Controller is made out of 19mm black MDF (CNC routed), 2mm acrylic glass, and custom vinyl artwork.
Instead of the 3 USB cables that are usually needed (1 for each player and 1 for the trackball), this controller utilizes 2 Logilink HUBS so that only one cable is connected to the PC.
Part list:
Case - (Custom Design) 19mm MDF
Joysticks - Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT
Buttons - LED
T-Molding - Chrome 19mm
Acrylic Glass - 2mm (laser cut)
Trackball - PS2 Led Trackball (modified to match LED color scheme)
USB-Hubs - LOGILINK UA0149 2 X
Artwork: Created in Photoshop and Printed on High-Quality vinyl
Software:
In the video I used BIG-BOX but you can also use LAUNCHBOX or HYPERSPIN
Want to build your own high-quality Arcade Controller?
contact me at thedanielspies[at]gmail.com for the building plans and technical drawings.
I am also planning to make a video where I construct and design one from scratch.

[@raulfernandez320]

Awesome work! I'm really impressed. Congratulations!
It's so professional. Enjoy It with your friends and family.

[@michaeljosephmercado6522]

Beautiful,, i love to play arcade games a lot,😄

[@Hatorihhonzo]

Looks great I also user bigbox for my arcade cabinet.

[@donannis]

Looks Great my friend! :)

[@WickedGamerCollector]

This is one awesome controller 😳

[@kofmania637]

AMAZING

[@Mark_Chandler]

nice job

[@joshuawalters7714]

How did I miss this video! Lol I know I mentioned about making a coffee table arcade in a video a while back aaaaaaaannnnnddddd clearly you all ready did very sweet

[@jesuszamora6949]

Gorgeous bit of kit. Only way to make it better would be to use Happ/IL parts instead of Sanwa. ;)

[@wtfwtfwtf7777]

Nice

[@zanegriggs5166]

Hi! Great work but three quick questions. The first is what front end is that? Launchbox/Bigbox or Hyperspin? And the second question is how did you map your buttons? For instance, if you open and Arcade game (MAME) vs. if you open a N64 game, how did you map the joystick and arcade buttons to the game controls per emulator? Did you do this globally in the front end settings or have to open each emulators settings and map it for each emulator? And what if you want to use an Xbox One or PS4 controller with MAME instead of the buttons and joystick? Do you have to remap the buttons first or can you just switch to a different profile?

[@farentinosaijo7887]

Nice vid! Are those usb controller boards give a keyboard signal or joystick in windows?

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Yes, they are simple (and cheap) encoder boards. In my current builds, I switched to using the Ultimate Ipac's.

[@patriciovillalobosrojas764]

congratulations for your work, you may be able to share the file to make the cuts

[@gaming4eva75]

Great build mate, how much form one of these?

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Hi, that was the first panel I did, I don’t produce them anymore. I think that one sold for about 700 euro or so.

[@edwintorrez1483]

does it work on a tv???

[@cedricbanks2149]

The track ball what company the track ball from and exact name of the product. I like the led buttons and trackball

[@KRIS__B]

Very nice Project ;)
Plis tell me name button led thank you ;)

[@asadrian3]

What did you use for chrome around the edge?

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Hi Shane, I use a product that is called 'T-Molding'. In my case I used 19mm chrome T-Molding. You can buy it at: www.t-molding.com/

[@cedricbanks2149]

Can you change the color of the led on the track ball to the color you want.

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

No, this one is static. The Ultimarc RGB Trackballs I use in other builds ARE capable of doing that

[@Markymark1408]

Does it support xinput through the pcbs?

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

No this one doesn’t. Go for the Ultimarc boards instead if you need this feature

[@peterncrystal]

Where yo buy one made already its nicec

[@trufantom21]

Fantastic project. Pity you didn't film the build.

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Thanks! I did film my new 4 player build. You can find it here: czcams.com/video/oxmGT-U2SKg/video.html Thanks D

[@abdultahir955]

what is the name of this product

[@K9zz]

need to add the spinner to be complete

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Yes you are right! In my full size Arcade cabinet I will definitely add a Ultimarc Spinner!

[@DirkCleiren]

hi can i buy one?

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Dirk Cleiren Hi Dirk, yes I build custom computers and arcade consoles on request. Sent me an email: thedanielspies(at)gmail.com with your ideas, functions and were you live. thanks, Daniël

[@stevenmorning4551]

TheDanielSpies how much?

[@JPodMx]

@@stevenmorning4551 Probably more than buying an actual arcade machine >

[@saeditzsaeditz2616]

Price?

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Hi, send me an email for prices please, thanks!

[@toddshort5997]

How much to build me 1

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Send me an email for inquiries please :-)

[@logisths]

Can you send me the dimensions (plans) make another even me? Thx :)))

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Hi, you can send me an email - I do sell the plans and Photoshop template, thanks Daniel

[@logisths]

@@TheDanielSpies_Arcades [e-mail] Thx a lot ps When i finish i send you photo and video!!!!!

[@alfredooliva8673]

When you build a $6000 rig to play 10 mghz games

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

I know 😂🙈 sorry, thanks D

[@LeprosoSteam]

Hi, do you give me one?

[@maxmixer]

No spinner or rotary joystick ! Should have been included after all this effort !

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

True! The next builds will have the spinner of course :-)