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ORDER FULFILLMENT TIME EXTENDED [ INFO ]
An explanation and remedy measures from our team.
If you place an order for a personalized product along with non-custom products, such as arcade part or merchandise, please note that all products will ship together. We ask for a minimum of 7-10 business days to process custom orders and prepare for shipping, as we often have a large queue, and personalized orders require additional processing work. If you desire to receive your non-custom products earlier, then please place two separate orders. This will allow the non-custom orders to ship within our normal 1-2 business days.
Control panel artwork represents one of the most convenient means to personalize your fightstick, giving it a new look almost immediately.
Artwork prints are developed using a top-of-the-line commercial printer, offering vivid, professional-quality artwork replication. The printer is capable of resolution of 1200dpi (dots per inch), and 8 color ink system (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, K(Black) + Light Cyan, Light Magenta and White) reproduces artwork over a wide color range.
Artwork is printed on 10 mil cardstock sheet. It carries 95% brightness and tensile strength of 100 pounds per inch.
Each print is laser cut to your specifications, as presented by available options. You will receive the print with insert cutouts designed to fit your chosen brand. Gently press downward to remove the cutouts.
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TE Round 1, Round 2 Panel Template with border (1.8 Mb .zip) TE Bottom Panel Template (Round 1, Round 2, TE-S) (1 Mb .zip) |
First, second, and more recent TE-S+ generation MadCatz Fightsticks utilized a bevel-edge panel that allowed it to fit flush with the panel border. The artwork sits underneath the plexi, surrounded by the border.
Options include Vewlix button layout. Optionally, you can add artwork for the two 24mm "Guide" and "Menu/Back" buttons positioned to the back of the TE.
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You have additional options to personalize your control panel, such as button layout, or removal of control panel or screws (when applicable). If you are also purchasing a custom or pre-made control panel plexi for this artwork, be sure to match the layout and configurations. REMOVING DEFAULT ELEMENTS | CUT BUTTON INSERTSLayout ConfigurationEach Fightstick has its own characteristics, with some sharing similar elements, such as the popular Vewlix button layout. We will specify what options are available for each Fightstick. Below are the most common button layout configurations: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 8 Button Vewlix
First 6 Buttons
Last 6 Buttons
7 Button Vewlix
Removing Default ElementsSome Fightsticks, such as the popular MadCatz TE, offer additional personalization options by removing default elements such as control panel, start button, or screws. Cut options are defaulted to their authentic counterpart, displayed as [YES (default)] in the options list. For example, a MadCatz TE, the default configuration is to have the turbo/guide portion of the control panel cut, so that the control panel can fit properly. You have the option to select [NO] to prevent cutting these areas. ![]() ![]() ![]() Cut Control Panel? [NO]
Cut Start Button? [NO]
Cut Middle and/or Bottom Screws? [NO]
Cut Control Panel? [NO] - If you own a MadCatz TE, and installed a PS360+, you may no longer need the Turbo/Guide area of the control panel, located at top left. This option allows you to remove the Turbo/Guide portion. Please note that you MUST remove the actual control panel on the TE by unscrewing it before applying the plexi, or you risk damaging the plexi. Also, please make certain to select this option if you are also choosing to have artwork printed, or the plexi and artwork won't match. Cut Start Button? [NO] - On some joysticks - such as the Qanba Q4 - the start button is directly on the panel. You can select to have this removed. You can also select this should you desire a panel similar to the Eightarc Fusion or Synthesis series Fightstick, as the start button is moved elsewhere. Again, this option is available on specific joysticks. Cut Middle and/or Bottom Screws? [NO] - Selecting "no" on this option allows you to remove the middle top and bottom screw holes on specific joysticks, either for a cleaner appearance or to avoid rubbing your wrist against the screw. Please reconsider this option if you intend to have a full panel etch on your plexi, as etching physically changes portions of the plexi due to heat. In this case, it is best to leave the screw holes in place in order to keep the panel securely positioned. Cut Button InsertsPushbutton manufacturers such as Sanwa, Seimitsu, Crown and GamerFinger have each produced specific models with a clear or translucent plastic cap and flat plunger. These are often used to display a graphical insert, allowing you to enhance the button's appearance. That said, each button manufacturer has designed the artwork cap with a different diameter than their competitors. For example, GamerFinger's artwork cap has a diameter that is slightly larger than Seimitsu or Sanwa. An insert cut for a Sanwa artwork cap will fit loosely when inserted into the GamerFinger artwork cap. This is an undesirable result that can produce a white or colored ring around the insert. Now, you can choose the button insert cut to match the pushbutton you intend to use. This allows the insert to fit snugly within the cap. Brands and Model with Artwork Caps
Please note that if you later intend to purchase a different button, you may need to get new button inserts or new artwork. If you are uncertain which button you may choose, Sanwa is chosen by default. 24 vs 30mmWhen processing orders, a frequent mistake we found among new players is choosing the wrong size for action buttons, such as punch and kick. Within the fighting game genre, Japanese arcade buttons commonly consist of two diameter sizes: 24 millimeter and 30 milllimeter (mm). In most configurations, 30mm represents your action button. These are front facing, appearing most prominent on your Fightstick control panel. Option button, such as "Start", "Select", or more recently "Option", "Touch", or "Share" are usually 24mm. UPDATE: Owners of Neo Geo AES Joysticks will need 24mm pushbuttons instead of 30mm (Thanks SRK's DEZALB) Below is a visual representation of a common Fightstick control panel. Throughout this article, we will mark 24mm in green, and 30mm in Orange. Checking the Proper Size
The plunger - the part that you press down to represent an input - is 25mm or a bit smaller in most 30mm pushbuttons. Often this leads to the conclusion that one needs a 24mm button and not 30mm. Similarly measuring the button rim can lead to confusion, as it is intentionally larger than the button hole it is placed in. You don't want to use these measurements. Instead, review the button housing diameter, or the hole the button will be placed in. You can do this with a caliper - a digital caliper is often quite helpful for this and other arcade-related projects. Control Panel ConfigurationMost Fightsticks from MadCatz, Hori, Qanba, and similar will use these two sizes. How the buttons are used will depend on the model joystick that you own. Over time, we'll provide example configurations for specific popular Fightstick models and arcade cabinets using the color key for 24mm (green) and 30mm (orange). We'll also expand the key for future models if another size is introduced, and we offer for sale.
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If you would like to use a free, online Photoshop-like app to check out whether your artwork will work with a layout we offer, I highly recommend Photopea |
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New to FA Plexworks?Click the "Options" tab for a detailed explanation of each customization option available to you. Using a mobile device? Click here to scroll to the descriptions. Artwork templatesWe offer a photoshop template for each custom artwork or custom plexi etch. Click the "Description" tab (or scroll up if on mobile device) to display the template and download. You can also click here to access our repository and download artwork and etch templates (in Photoshop PSD format) for your desired model and others. Important: Using templates outside of the ones we provide may produce unwanted output. We are not responsible for output generated from unsupported templates. More information here. Warranty and Support for FA Plexworks Custom OrderCustom orders cannot be returned for refund, or exchanged for another custom order. Orders damaged upon arrival are subject to special terms within our return policy. Please see our FA Plexworks FAQ for more information about our Plexworks return policy and related Q&A. If you have not used our Plexworks custom services before, we recommend that you visit our support section for updated information, helpful tips, and resources to get the best output. Some useful sections to review before making your purchase (will open in new browser window or tab):
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I mistakenly uploaded the wrong version without the color/lightening correction to compensate for monitor backlighting. Unfortunately they were TOO GOOD at getting the artwork out the door, and already printed and shipped before I got to uploading the corrected version.
If you make the same mistake I do; upload the corrected version ASAP after the custom order is acknowledged by their system, and/or email support to let them know you goofed up.
Support has been excellent, quality is great, loving the look and super excited. Brad on Dec 10th 2021
The plexiglass is super clean and high quality, the team at focus attack helped me with all my enquiries and questions and I ordered the thickest one. I definitely recommend, perfectly fit bran on Sep 30th 2021
From FA: Please note that the image submitted was a highly compressed JPEG well under the recommended resolution that we state in this article (https://support.focusattack.com/hc/en-us/articles/207447763-Screen-Versus-Print-A-Helpful-Guide), and with cut areas pre-baked into the image. We had to resize the image to fit, which doesn't match the fightstick layout. We posted a warning of these issues in the custom tracker. Unfortunately the quality output was similar to the quality of the image submitted.
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Overall I couldn't be happier with it, except that the image quality isn't as high as I would like it to be, but I'm assuming there's not much we could do about that Winter on Mar 6th 2021
I just used a jpeg I found online that was close to size and it came out way better than I expected! Only giving 4 stars because the bottom was cut about a mm short so I can see some metal but you really have to look at it. Something I can live with, I think. Unknown on May 1st 2020
Print came out great and was nicely cut. Very vibrant and came out how I expected. Thanks! globe on Dec 15th 2019
Printing and cutting, everything perfect. Unknown on Oct 26th 2019
Perfect cut and top-notch quality. Allows you to just give a much more personal look to your stick by adding artwork to the bottom. You can even add a winning quote to Flash to your opponent after the game. Lol. Unknown on Sep 2nd 2019