Yeah, there were some really cool types of stone. I had to make sure to grab some outdoor footage since they look so much better in that light. Some turned out really nicely.
@@HushMySweet1 Luckily the sprue from the molding process helps me line it up a bit in my jig but it's still hard to make sure the ball is perfectly straight up and down. I use the seam around the side to try and line it up further so it's perpendicular to the jig surface. I'm also somewhere in the 300s made so, a bit of practice never hurts.
Hey, better late than never, lol! I think you can turn on notifications so you don't miss these uploads, but I typically try to kick out one vid per week if you just want to check back. Thanks for watching!
As always, amazing work man! :) It goes the opposite way of my modding journey though, as i went for the lightest and fastest joystick combination possible (30mm balltop, aluminium shaft, 50g actuation force microswitches, 1.5lb spring), especially the prevent wrist pain/fatigue. I also dislike the hardness of the balltop, i'd get a rubber one if i could find. Your rock balltops look beautiful though!
Hey, thanks for the reply and documenting a bit of your own fightstick journey. I like the idea of a super light and fast setup. I'll have to try it sometime! You should check into those "Silky" balltops. They look like they might be up your alley.
@@HushMySweet1 I think a full clear plexi build with art inserts for top, sides, and bottom? Purple and orange kinda go together too so you can use both Dino and/or Fred as the central design (Fred's shirt pattern as a background would be sick!). Or,, as a completely wild but obviously impractical idea, a box made of concrete to really drive home a Bedrock theme. 😂
@@getoveryourself2212 I don't at this time, but I've got my email in the about me section here on YT if you ever get a fightstick and need something. I'm hoping we can turn out a few more of these things and kick a batch up for sale at some point. I'll let you know!
Hold up! A 15lb Spring exists? Big bet that is for the Happ/IL players who really are just used to heavy levers. 😅 Maybe do an Indiana Jones themed stick with those stones? 🤔
That's what I said! 15 pounds is stupid crazy. Like, I was legit nervous with it on my lap. If the e-clip curled up, that actuator would launch at roughly 200 mph into my leg. But yeah, an Indy stick could be sick. I'll think about it!
Yeah, .09, 2, and even 3 can work, but I never go higher in my own sticks. So it's crazy to see 15 (and even 6, really). That's got to be for a super small market of players, lol.
The stone spheres were sourced for like $10-15 per, depending on the rock type. Then, probably not more than $20 to build or 3d print a jig. Then, inserts, epoxy, and diamond bits are all marginal costs once you're up and going and have bought in bulk (and you're committed to building out at least a half dozen of these things). Sell one or two for $40 each and you've made your costs back so the next three or so would be pure profit (just your time/labor). So yeah, if you were building and selling yourself, I think $40 shipped would be reasonable for all parties. Make weights and rock types very clear so people knew what to expect when they ordered. Some of the stone types seemed better suited to becoming balltops than others. Maybe ~$30 for a B grade one where you were learning and the center was just slightly off. I guess that's where I'd start with the pricing structure. Good luck if you decide to build some!
I haven't seen one in-person yet to check, but I would assume they were still using the same threads as their past iterations. So I'm gonna say 99% yes. (And even if they changed threads for some reason, we could just install the corresponding insert to guarantee the fit.) So yes! And thanks for watching!
@@HushMySweet1 Yeah, I agree with your reasoning. With all of the accessories currently available to their sticks, it would be silly to come out with a different measurement without rhyme or reason. I'm considering the JLX because I churn the butter a ton and there's a lot of play on my Jlf. Question, does play on the jlf warrant maintenance/replacement? It doesnt really affect gameplay at all as it doesnt hit the actuators, but I'd like to know what you think of it.
@@Tangaxuan How much play? If it's just a stock, well worn spring giving up the ghost, those can get a bit sloppy for some. If it doesn't affect gameplay and the overall feel hasn't really changed or bother you, then it's all good. I usually replace the springs if they go that far, but I have kept one in one of my sticks just to remind me what 10K matches can do to a lever.
Hey, I'm exhausting all paths to ask this xd. Do you have any idea if you can fit LEDs from a neopixel strip into Qanba Gravity KS? I'm using a guide with Raspberry Pi Pico I found on Reddit and I don't see how to fit the LEDs into the buttons with all the cables they need.
Hmmm...I'm not super familiar with those components. This is just an LED strip you're connecting to the PCB or something? You can lay that inside the case and if the buttons have transparent/translucent rims, the glow will shine through. Otherwise I'm not quite understanding. Good luck with your project!
@@HushMySweet1 The idea would be to cut 12 LEDs and put them inside the buttons. I already saw that people use some kind of 3D printed holder inside the button and they glue the LEDs with hot glue. Then cables are soldered and connect all 12 LEDs to the Raspberry Pico and that connects to the UFB. I can't find any holder model for that button so I'm just abandoning the idea and hoping they release the Qanba Q8 Gravity KS RGB buttons to buy on their own. Hopefully not too far into the future.
Right on, I'll keep you posted! I'm kinda using these comments as an interest barometer on what to tell him. Hopefully there's enough interest to justify him making some more. I know he had fun with it.
Gonna take Obsidian to a whole new level with this. Make a big ole fightstick out of a slab of obsidian with a matching balltop.
58 pounds of fightstick on your lap. I love it.
Upon losing to some bull. You now have a general humanity check to see if you bludgeon your opponent or nearest furniture/drywall.
What an interesting mixture of hobbies!
These seem really good for people who like hefty fightsticks, and they look dope too
Hobby fusions could actually lead to some pretty cool stuff. Now to tap my brain surgeon uncle for my next build. Thanks for watching, Seff!
The dedication of driving to a next dimension to get us this footage
lol, any lengths to document that next fightstick project! (But seeing family was a nice bonus, too!)
Practicality aside, these things look so pretty
I dont even use balltop and 4way levers, but i really wanna get one of these for souvenirs 😂
Yeah, there were some really cool types of stone. I had to make sure to grab some outdoor footage since they look so much better in that light. Some turned out really nicely.
Ah yes, the off-center hole... Now you know my pain.
These tops look super rad though, great job as usual!
lol, right?? How did you solve that issue? Just tighter/better jigs and more practice?
@@HushMySweet1 Luckily the sprue from the molding process helps me line it up a bit in my jig but it's still hard to make sure the ball is perfectly straight up and down. I use the seam around the side to try and line it up further so it's perpendicular to the jig surface. I'm also somewhere in the 300s made so, a bit of practice never hurts.
Super cool! Gotta respect the 9 hour drive just for a few little orbs that you use to make a 2d character move around in a video game.
Awesome vid!
Life's all about the journey, deminator! (It was a good excuse to see him too!) Thanks for watching/commenting as always!
@@HushMySweet1 That it is! Cheers and keep it up
Now when you play blaze blue the Lets rock intro will make more sense, lowkey I want one they look really solid.
Ha! I hadn't even considered that intro. Good stuff.
I don't like RUclips it didn't show that you uploaded 5 videos so now I'm gonna watch them all because I just got a day off TwT
Hey, better late than never, lol! I think you can turn on notifications so you don't miss these uploads, but I typically try to kick out one vid per week if you just want to check back. Thanks for watching!
🕹️🦊 I love your videos brother! This one was amazing to see and very educational. Thank you for all you do brother! 💪🏻🦊
🙏🙏🙏 Appreciate that a lot! Thanks, dude!
GORGEOUS! Worth the drive and the effort
We agree!
As always, amazing work man! :)
It goes the opposite way of my modding journey though, as i went for the lightest and fastest joystick combination possible (30mm balltop, aluminium shaft, 50g actuation force microswitches, 1.5lb spring), especially the prevent wrist pain/fatigue. I also dislike the hardness of the balltop, i'd get a rubber one if i could find. Your rock balltops look beautiful though!
Hey, thanks for the reply and documenting a bit of your own fightstick journey. I like the idea of a super light and fast setup. I'll have to try it sometime! You should check into those "Silky" balltops. They look like they might be up your alley.
Okay, now a Flinstones-themed stick from you would be awesome to see!
With a Dino-purple foam bottom? Or should we go with Fred's orange? lol, thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
@@HushMySweet1 I think a full clear plexi build with art inserts for top, sides, and bottom? Purple and orange kinda go together too so you can use both Dino and/or Fred as the central design (Fred's shirt pattern as a background would be sick!). Or,, as a completely wild but obviously impractical idea, a box made of concrete to really drive home a Bedrock theme. 😂
Very cool video ❤
Thanks, dude! I appreciate you stopping by!
mother pearl w/ obsidian would go CRAZY
Edit: Green mother pearl
YES!
@@HushMySweet1 Do you do commissions? or have a shop?
If I ever get a fighting stick, i'd be interested in purchasing a custom ball-top from you.
@@getoveryourself2212 I don't at this time, but I've got my email in the about me section here on YT if you ever get a fightstick and need something. I'm hoping we can turn out a few more of these things and kick a batch up for sale at some point. I'll let you know!
@@HushMySweet1 i’m down, i’ll reach out right now.
edit: I don’t see the email, but it might be because i’m on mobile & not desktop?
@@getoveryourself2212 hushmysuhweet (a) gmail.com
Catch me making a stick entirely out of marble slabs to go with one of these.
lol, right on! Might have to be a table- or floor-only stick unless you've got thighs of steel!
Yabba dabba do!
"Barney, my pebbles!"
Hold up! A 15lb Spring exists? Big bet that is for the Happ/IL players who really are just used to heavy levers. 😅
Maybe do an Indiana Jones themed stick with those stones? 🤔
That's what I said! 15 pounds is stupid crazy. Like, I was legit nervous with it on my lap. If the e-clip curled up, that actuator would launch at roughly 200 mph into my leg. But yeah, an Indy stick could be sick. I'll think about it!
15lbs?? Man, I thought 4lbs was too much... I prefer 2.5lb-3lb myself.
Yeah, .09, 2, and even 3 can work, but I never go higher in my own sticks. So it's crazy to see 15 (and even 6, really). That's got to be for a super small market of players, lol.
Can you give us a pricing ballpark for something like this?
The stone spheres were sourced for like $10-15 per, depending on the rock type. Then, probably not more than $20 to build or 3d print a jig. Then, inserts, epoxy, and diamond bits are all marginal costs once you're up and going and have bought in bulk (and you're committed to building out at least a half dozen of these things). Sell one or two for $40 each and you've made your costs back so the next three or so would be pure profit (just your time/labor). So yeah, if you were building and selling yourself, I think $40 shipped would be reasonable for all parties. Make weights and rock types very clear so people knew what to expect when they ordered. Some of the stone types seemed better suited to becoming balltops than others. Maybe ~$30 for a B grade one where you were learning and the center was just slightly off. I guess that's where I'd start with the pricing structure. Good luck if you decide to build some!
@@HushMySweet1 Let us know if one of the custom makers starts taking orders for these things then. I could see myself buying one.
They look so cool! Will they fit the new Sanwa JLX?
I haven't seen one in-person yet to check, but I would assume they were still using the same threads as their past iterations. So I'm gonna say 99% yes. (And even if they changed threads for some reason, we could just install the corresponding insert to guarantee the fit.) So yes! And thanks for watching!
@@HushMySweet1 Yeah, I agree with your reasoning. With all of the accessories currently available to their sticks, it would be silly to come out with a different measurement without rhyme or reason. I'm considering the JLX because I churn the butter a ton and there's a lot of play on my Jlf. Question, does play on the jlf warrant maintenance/replacement? It doesnt really affect gameplay at all as it doesnt hit the actuators, but I'd like to know what you think of it.
@@Tangaxuan How much play? If it's just a stock, well worn spring giving up the ghost, those can get a bit sloppy for some. If it doesn't affect gameplay and the overall feel hasn't really changed or bother you, then it's all good. I usually replace the springs if they go that far, but I have kept one in one of my sticks just to remind me what 10K matches can do to a lever.
Hey, I'm exhausting all paths to ask this xd. Do you have any idea if you can fit LEDs from a neopixel strip into Qanba Gravity KS? I'm using a guide with Raspberry Pi Pico I found on Reddit and I don't see how to fit the LEDs into the buttons with all the cables they need.
Hmmm...I'm not super familiar with those components. This is just an LED strip you're connecting to the PCB or something? You can lay that inside the case and if the buttons have transparent/translucent rims, the glow will shine through. Otherwise I'm not quite understanding. Good luck with your project!
@@HushMySweet1 The idea would be to cut 12 LEDs and put them inside the buttons. I already saw that people use some kind of 3D printed holder inside the button and they glue the LEDs with hot glue. Then cables are soldered and connect all 12 LEDs to the Raspberry Pico and that connects to the UFB. I can't find any holder model for that button so I'm just abandoning the idea and hoping they release the Qanba Q8 Gravity KS RGB buttons to buy on their own. Hopefully not too far into the future.
Coooool! :3
They were fun to make! Thanks for watching!
Tell your father in law I want one
Right on, I'll keep you posted! I'm kinda using these comments as an interest barometer on what to tell him. Hopefully there's enough interest to justify him making some more. I know he had fun with it.
Nice vid. Luke is a trenbolone abuser.
Facts.