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Sick and tired of waiting for someone to build you a joystick box? Don't want that cheap feeling MadCatz or Hori box? Want to insert your own graphics and really make a joystick that exemplifies who you really are? CustomCade^tm has produced one of the most comfortable and awesome joystick cases we have had the pleasure of working with. Enough space inside to fit an XBOX 360 board and a Cthulhu board, this joystick case is made of easily stainable poplar hardwood. The top section is made from MDF and has drill holes specifically catered for 8-way joysticks. The top has a plexiglass cover which protects your inserted graphic (between the MDF and plexi). The bottom cover has two options: Plywood or Plexi (choose from the drop-down menu below).

Although specifically made for threaded buttons, we have had quite a bit of success with snap-ins as well, as long as the mdf is adjusted a tad so that the snap-ins snap to the plexiglass top. Three holes exist on the front for your various start/select/home buttons. A mouse-hole is also included for running cables out of the front of the box. 4 rubber feet (screwed in) keep the bottom in-tact and allow for a nice non-slip base.

CUSTOMCADE COMES WITH A PLEXIGLASS BOTTOM, MDF TOP WITH A PLEXIGLASS COVER (ART IS INSERTED IN BETWEEN THE MDF AND THE PLEXIGLASS)

COMPATIBLE JOYSTICKS:

This case was designed specifically for the Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT, which is the JLF-TP with a mounting plate. The holes are pre-drilled for this mounting plate specifically. It is a drop-in compatible box, meaning you just take your mounted jlf and "drop" it into the box from the top, screw it in, and you are ready to go. The top panel is recessed enough for a flush mount with the mdf.

We wouldn't necessarily suggest putting a HAPP joystick into this case as it is not fitted for it, but with some modification you may be able to get it to work. Only word of caution is that the height of the box is not suitable for the HAPP joysticks, as they are fairly deep below the panel level.

COMPATIBLE PUSHBUTTONS:

We've tested Seimitsu PS-14-KN (screw ins), Seimitsu PS-14-K (snap-ins), Sanwa OBSN (screw ins), Sanwa OBSF (snap-ins), Happ Competition pushbuttons (screw-ins) and all work perfectly fine. The threaded buttons are strongly suggested since they keep the plexiglass affixed to the top mdf panel. If you use snap-in buttons, we'd suggest maybe affixing the plexiglass top to the case by using silicone sealant but this is somewhat of a permanent affixing. You can remove silicone sealant but it does get a little messy, but is doable.

DETAILS:

The top panel is designed for 30mm buttons from the compatible list of buttons listed above. The front consists of 3 holes, 2 24mm and 1 30mm. These 3 holes in the front should use threaded/screw-in buttons as they are fairly deep. Snap-ins will work but they should be affixed by some type of glue, sealant in order to hold them in place.

PLEXIGLASS: As you can see on the pictures below, the plexiglass is not directly affixed to the top. We found this to be really a smooth look and allowed graphic inserts to look much cleaner. If you use snap-in buttons (ones that snap-into the plexiglass), we would suggest using a silicone sealant (the stuff they use to seal fish tanks) to seal the plexiglass to the mdf/board. Please do this after you've put all the buttons in and have inserted your graphic insert.

WOOD: The wood is a poplar hardwood which is easily stainable/paintable. If you are staining, please condition the wood so it is sealed prior to staining as the wood soaks stains very easily. We suggest 3 coats of stain to get a great, deep stain. Of course, we also suggest applying a coat of Polyurethane at the end to seal the stain otherwise your wood will scratch easily. Some people tend to apply 1-2 coats of stain and the final coat they will mix 50/50 poly with the stain. The TOP part of the joystick box is made from an MDF material which is fairly easily drillable and maneuverable. We strongly suggest not drilling too much into this MDF as it can make it weaker.

What's in the box?

* CustomCade joystick box (top is your choice, from the drop-down menus below)
* 4 rubber feet and 4 screws to affix the rubber feet
* A high-gloss MODCHIPMAN business card which will easily get you women (or men)

DIMENSIONS/DETAILS:

11.75 x 9.25 (physical dimensions)
8.5" x 11" plexiglass/joystick panel dimensions
10.25" x 7.75" x 1.375" inner workable dimensions
back height = 2.75"
front height = 2.125"
slant of 5/8" (.625")
rubber feet = .5"

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All CustomCade boxes are custom made and can not be returned. Please make sure that you are purchasing a product that suits your needs and you've done your research so that there are no misunderstandings. You will enjoy this wonderful case as part of your joystick collection.