Reddit reviews Easyget LED Arcade DIY Parts 2x Zero Delay USB Encoder + 2x 8 Way Joystick + 20x LED Illuminated Push Buttons for Mame Jamma Arcade Project Red + Blue Kits

Thanks!

I bought this set of controls, an Open-Box 24" monitor from my local MicroCenter, and everything else was pretty standard, i.e. regular Raspberri Pi, a cheap case for it, the cheapest speakers I could find on Amazon, etc

As requested:


Bartop kit - $139.99 link


Buttons - $66 link


Raspberry Pi 3 - $35 link


Raspberry Pi Case - $7.95 link


Power Recpetical - $5.99 link


USB Hub - $11.99 - linl


Zip Ties for cable management - $5.98 - link


External USB Ports - $11.90 link


Velcro Pads for mounting speakers and Raspberry Pi case - $2.98 link


64 gb SD Card - $24.88 link


HDMI to VGA adapter - $7.99 link


20 ft of 3/4 inch t-molding - $6.99 link


Total cost so far including shipping - $361.13

I got this kit off Amazon. I'm actually really happy with the quality and functionality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WAY9848/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521840802&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=arcade+button+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=61grTwr-n1L&ref=plSrch

Awesome! The buttons and joysticks connect to a USB encoder that connects directly to the powered USB hub. The powered USB hub is then connected to the Pi. This is the same buttons and joysticks that I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WAY9848/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478364885&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=arcade+joystick+and+buttons&dpPl=1&dpID=61OqcBVFq7L&ref=plSrch.

I went with this kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAY9848/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has everything you need, and works out of the box with RetroPie. The joystick is SUPER clicky. It's heavenly. The buttons require almost no force to push and can take a beating. They also pull apart so you can add labels inside. I've had no issues with any of the components so far.

Yes, I have Zero Delay USB encoders.

I actually purchased this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAY9848

Okay, so I got him a Raspberry Pi for Christmas and he had turned it into a computer that plays old video games... the expensive thing is the [kit] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WAY9848/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3H4BZNET2W15O&coliid=IV0C0R3WPE2V4) to make an arcade box... the other thing is just like a [kit] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HTE5SGA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3H4BZNET2W15O&coliid=I2MWBUGE8CSI4K&psc=1) [of] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ICNY0FW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3H4BZNET2W15O&coliid=I1248L5W0OGC1S) things to do other projects with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Easyget-Encoder-Joystick-Illuminated-Buttons/dp/B00WAY9848 look at what all you can make with this kit! LED buttons, Joysticks! still not 65 bucks! fuck microsoft lol

I think you're on track! I used to buy the encoder separately from all the buttons and joysticks, but now there are a lot of options for bundles. I just finished my first bartop (my 4th machine overall). That was also my first pi. That pi bundle came with usb controllers, so that's what I used in that cab for now. May switch out later.

I'm building a small console machine now, and this is what I bought off Amazon. The little easy-get kits, with the zero-delay usb encoders. I've used the zero delay encoders before, and they are a great cheap alternative to the $30/$40 encoders.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WAY9848/ref


The 4.3mm and 6.8mm reference, was that in reference to the dimensions of the cherry switch? That is too large to be in reference to "how far button travels before triggering the switch".

Sometimes there is also a measurement on how much presssure takes to activate the switch. This amount of pressure can make it feel more/less realistic to an original arcade machine. My unskilled fingers cannot tell the difference...

I hooked a DualShock 3 up for wireless P2 to mine. Anything that's USB and most bluetooth controllers work fine. For a bar you may want to consider something like this:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/222068642

Plus

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WAY9848/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c0nezbKN0E68M

And a Pi3 would get you an awesome bartop console for under 150

Did you mean this?

This kit should do the trick as long as I'm using a powered USB hub. It seems like the LEDs do draw too much power to stay on 100% of the time.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WAY9848/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1500236255&sr=8-15-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=retropie+kit&psc=1

Thanks for all that,

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Checked the USB inputs and re-plugged them in like your guide.

https://imgur.com/a/RdPkZ6d

One on the left with the little bit of twisty tie is Player 1

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Not sure if its relevant- have it all hooked up like this

https://imgur.com/a/HMYKMcQ

I bought this one from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAY9848/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's a main USB port at the end I have it plugged into- but also a 5 pin port marked USB

I assume its just the plug on the end- especially because its detecting the buttons when I config them.

The issue is when I load up a game, all buttons become 100% un-responsive.

From memory- when I hooked it all up yesterday- I actually had it working but only through player 2's select button- but since trying to map properly its all just gone downhill. Nothing works.

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Updated video where it shows me map buttons from scratch, and then load up SFII with nothing happening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghkvhs-qjSs&feature=youtu.be

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Thanks for your time trying to help!

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I think I have this sorted out. Let me explain what I was shooting for, in case anyone is thinking about a similar setup.

First, the goal was for a bartop setup with a pair of arcade-style sticks built in. I got these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAY9848/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The set came with a pair of 'zero delay' USB encoders, that when hooked to the Pi together, produce the wonky results I described earlier. I finally found the solution in a previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroPie/comments/4p3uzo/2_zero_delay_usb_encoders_not_working_together/

The solution is a simple addition to a text file, noting the USB ID class of your type of controller.

The second goal of my build however, was to have a pair of external USB ports to plug in wired controllers like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAHYQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to play more console-centric games. The problem I kept running into is that many of the console emulators will only recognize the first two input devices. The external controller ended up always being #3 and wouldn't work.

The solution here is to use the USB port ordering on the Pi itself to dynamically (at boot time) reorder the controllers so you can use the one(s) you want. I can't find the link to the video I found describing the order, but if you're looking at the USB ports head-on, they are upper-left, lower-left, upper-right, lower-right ordered as 0, 1, 2, 3, respectively. RetroPi will number the controllers in that order, so generally anything plugged in to 0 and 1 are the inputs recognized by the console emulators.

In my situation for example, I wanted the SNES emulator to use the game pad(s) if plugged in, otherwise use the sticks. Since the zero-delay encoders needed extra power for the LED-lit buttons, I used the flat panel monitor's built-in hub to daisy chain them. The monitor's host USB connection went to port 2 (upper right) on the RPi. The two console controllers then, when connected, get ports 0 and 1 - making them the first two inputs.

This is what I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAY9848/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm also just nervous about splicing the Jamma wires, I really liked the well labeled Jamma harness a didn't want to have to wait to get another one if I screw it up royally.

Yes - while I love tinkering with hardware I'm so glad I bought these instead of assembling all the cords/solder points myself.

I'm getting another switched 4-port USB hub that I'm going to disassemble and Frankenstein into "push button to turn on each light gun and button/joystick set with LED lighting feedback" - but beyond that, I was much happier with the time investment of plug-and-play.

And yeah - taking apart a laptop would be tons of fun. I almost used my old iMac for that purpose, until I realized how underpowered it is by comparison. So I threw money at a processor ($180), a mobo ($45) and a 1GB video card ($35 LOL) and called it a day.

I'm sure at some point I'll even take the computer parts out of the cheap case I bought - but then cooling the entire cab becomes important and I ain't about that :P

It's a Windows 10 computer and this is the controller: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WAY9848/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_MCKzG1wBcCPUo

I have four of these joysticks/buttons (they came in two sets of two), and only one of them is giving me this issue. I have no problem with any other emulator, just Retroarch.

Thanks! I normally use BING so I will see if google can provide better results. This is the first results..

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https://www.amazon.com/Easyget-Encoder-Joystick-Illuminated-Buttons/dp/B00WAY9848

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I am looking for just the led not the whole kit.

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back to BING i guess. Thank you!!

Should I just get a full Happ kit so it comes with everything included? If I buy everything separately, not sure if I will know how to assemble, whether I have all of the parts (gates, metal plates, wires, etc.)

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Edit: Honestly, can't find anything really worth getting.. considering this but not sure if it's a step-up from the stock stuff included: https://www.amazon.com/Easyget-Encoder-Joystick-Illuminated-Buttons/dp/B00WAY9848/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1540842142&sr=8-12&keywords=happ+buttons%20would%20something%20like%20this%20work%20and%20be%20a%20significant%20step%20up%20in%20quality%20from%20the%20stock%20buttons

I used this kit from Amazon. The keycaps are removable to add button art and they light when pressed or can be wired to stay lit all the time. Works great and i've not had any lag issues or any other problems. https://www.amazon.com/Easyget-Encoder-Joystick-Illuminated-Buttons/dp/B00WAY9848

This was what I got, it had 2 full sets of buttons, joystick, and two usb encoders.

Easyget LED Arcade DIY Parts 2X Zero Delay USB Encoder + 2X 8 Way Joystick + 20x LED Illuminated Push Buttons for Mame Jamma Arcade Project Red + Blue Kits https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WAY9848/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WrQiDbXE476WE

This 2 player joystick kit.

I've found some online that haven't been too bad for just the cabinet. From this site. I like some of the designs. But what you proposed is a good idea, of getting it cut at a local mill.

If you don't mind, I have another question. what is a good place to order joy sticks and buttons from? I found some on Amazon for $73, it comes with 2 8 way sticks, 20 LED lit buttons, wiring, and two control boards. Link do those sound okay, or would you recommend something else?

Here you go!

https://www.amazon.ca/Easyget-Encoder-Joystick-Illuminated-Buttons/dp/B00WAY9848/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468758152&sr=8-1&keywords=arcade+buttons