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Artwork Print and Cut for Qanba Obsidian 2 Stickless

Artwork Print and Cut for Qanba Obsidian 2 Stickless

Price:

$14.95 (USD)

Brand

FA Plexworks

SKU

CUSTOM-QOBS2-STICKLESS-ART-TOP

Weight

3.00 Ounces

Availability

Please allow up to 7-10 business days to process custom orders. Order will appear in Custom Job Tracker.

Shipping

Calculated at checkout

* Configuration:

* Cut Button Inserts For:

* Cut Bottom Mid Screw?

* Submit Artwork - .PSD (Recommended), .TIFF, JPG, PDF or PNG format:

Only supports a few types. Maximum file size: 244 MB

Quantity:

Product Description

Please Read Before You Order

Below is important information to know before placing a custom order with us:

Project L Official Artwork: Do not submit the PNG samples. Instead, please download the zipped Photoshop PSD version, unzip the file and integrate them into our artwork templates for your desired fightstick model
Hori Official Street Fighter 6 Artwork: Please do not submit this artwork for the Fightstick Alpha. It is not compatible with our print and cut, as it contains registration marks that cannot be removed. If you wish to have the artwork printed only, you can use our Non-Commercial Fightstick Panel Artwork Print service.
Hori Official Tekken 8 Artwork. We can print and cut most of Hori's official Tekken 8 artwork, as they revised the artwork files to allow removing the registration marks. Exception is artwork for Jun Kazama which has registration marks that cannot be removed.
Custom Orders do Not Ship Separately: If you place an order for a personalized product along with non-custom products, such as arcade part or merchandise, please note that all items will ship together.

Artwork for this Fightstick requires a plexiglass replacement. The original Fightstick panel contains artwork that is permanently attached to it, the panel was not originally designed to accomodate custom artwork, or did not come with a plexi panel. After adding custom artwork to your cart, look for the Fightstick Plexi that matches your Fighstick model.

Control panel artwork represents one of the most convenient means to personalize your fightstick, giving it a new look almost immediately.

High Resolution, Color Fidelity

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.

Important Notes about Color Fidelity, Brightness

Please do not change the RGB color space of our templates to CYMK when submitting your artwork. Our templates are intentionally designed in the RGB color space to best match most customer's screen expectations. We will not reprint artwork whose template is changed to CYMK color space.
Unless properly calibrated to your printer and viewing environment, your monitor does not accurately represent the brightness of paper. Artwork submissions may need adjustment to ensure prints are not too dark. Please read this helpful support article for more information

Designed for Qanba Obsidian 2. Install Notes

Obsidian 2 Stickless Panel Template
(Must use custom AFS metal panel replacement.
Not compatible with other Obsidian 2 stickless panel replacements - 1.8Mb zip)

The Qanba Obsidian 2 is the newest flagship model for Playstation 4/5. This model uses our .125" thick acrylic. Some important notes while installing and replacing your pushbuttons:


The original acrylic top panel has artwork permanently attached to it. To replace the original panel, you must first remove 6 black stickers on top panel and epoxy glue below those stickers across the top and bottom area of the panel. You can re-use the existing screws if you are able to remove the epoxy, or you can purchase replacement screws in silver and black oxide.	To access the internal wiring, use a Phillips head-screwdriver to unscrew the 6 screws on the bottom panel. A screw is hidden behind a white warranty tamper sticker. The Obsidian 2 features a cover for the joystick shaft. Using a flathead screwdriver, place it between the shaft groove and then begin turning the balltop. This will allow you to unscrew a balltop or battop.

Once the bottom panel is removed, make note of the button wiring. The guide shows the wire colors for each button when the panel is upside down, the orientation you are likely to have when installing the Stickless metal replacement panel. Remove the terminal connectors from each button. Remove the 5-pin connector from the joystick lever as well. Screwbuttons such Sanwa OBSN, or Seimutsu PS-14-GN/KN will fit the Obsidian 2, as top buttons' proximity to the control PCB is not as close as the original Obsidian. That said, you may have varying results with screwbuttons fitting within the Stickless style layout. Also note that the slightly larger Seimitsu PS-14-G pushbuttons may have trouble fitting in this panel.	Shown here is the original top plexi panel removed. The top middle screw hole requires a longer screw, which we explain in the next step. Note that the metal panel contains cut-outs around the button holes. Snapbuttons such as Sanwa OBSF will attach to the plexi panel, not the metal panel. The tab cutouts in the metal panel's holes will dictate which orientation your buttons install. Keep this in mind when installing artwork in the button insert cap, as it may need to rotate to match the button tab position when reinstalled.

With the Vewlix style panel removed, install the replacement AFS Stickless panel. Position the new panel into the shallow groove that the original panel occupied. Use the 6 silver screws from the original panel to attach the new panel to the Obsidian 2 housing. Luckily, the Qanba team anticipated a Stickless replacement panel may one day arrive. They already pre-cut the bottom middle panel near the stickless' up button would appear.	Flip the Obsidian 2 upper case over to reveal the Fightstick motherboard. Connected to the motherboard is the USB power cable, along with the joystick lever connector. Both will connect to the FA SO.CD (included with our Obsidian 2 Stickless Bundle kit). As of this writing, there is no CPT certified firmware update for the Qanba Obsidian 2 (Q7), which is why the FA SO.CD is required.

In this step, you will install the supplied Qanba passthrough harness (included with our Obsidian 2 Stickless Bundle kit) into the USB Power connector. First, as shown in steps 1 and 2, remove the existing USB power connector, located to the right of the 5-pin joystick lever harness. Next, connect the female end of the USB power connector harness to the male end of the passthrough harness. Finally, in step 4, attach the female end of the passthrough cable to the female end of the USB Power connector. The passthrough harness uses the electricity from the USB connector to supply power to the FA SO.CD. Note that the connectors are keyed - there is only one way to insert them into the corresponding pins.	We're now ready to connect the passthrough harness to the FA SO.CD. Attach the male 2-pin connector to the female connector on the SO.CD. This connector is also keyed and can insert only one way. If you notice difficulty inserting the pin, it's likely that you have it upside down and need to flip.

At this stage in the process, you will now install your top artwork and acrylic panel. Use the included Set of 6 Bolts for Qanba Obsidian 2 Fightstick (if you purchased our Qanba Obsidian 2 Stickless Custom Art/Plexi Bundle) and take note of the slightly longer 1.5 inch screw in the set. This screw is longer to address the unique "half-screw" hole Qanba designed into the Obsidian 2. The longer screw bores into the plastic reservoir that the original, shorter 3/8 inch screw once occupied, allowing the top acrylic panel to attach more securely.

We now move to attaching the wires using the included All-Button Harness for FA SO.CD (included with our Obsidian 2 Stickless Bundle kit). Start with the black ground wire of the harnesses daisy chain. Notice the tinned edges of the harness wires. You will insert this into the "G" terminal block. You do not have to push forward hard or you risk damaging the terminal block. The terminal is designed to slide the tinned edge in and keep a secure grip. To release the grip and remove the wire, use a pen tip or similar and press down on the while pulling the wire out. Again, do not press too hard or you risk damaging the terminal block.	The Obsidian2 has a reverse input from the FA SO.CD. In this case, the directions output from FA SO.CD are reversed when input to the Obsidian motherboard. To address this, we connect the SO.CD harnesses to the opposite direction buttons. This is important; forgetting to reverse the input wires (ie DOWN from SOCD goes to UP button) will result in reversed directions when playing. This is simple to resolve should you forget this step however. UP goes to DOWN Button DOWN goes to UP Button LEFT goes to RIGHT Button RIGHT goes to LEFT Button

Now is a good opportunity to test your wiring connection with the FA SO.CD. The device has tiny LEDs that show power, input and output connections. This is helpful to confirm which buttons are pressed during testing.	In this case, we want to confirm that the wiring is properly reversed from the SO.CD to the buttons, based on the earlier wiring steps. In the example photo, we want to confirm that the down SO.CD output is properly wired to the up button. The application used here is gamepadtester.net. Be sure to switch your Obsidian 2 platform switch to "PC/X-Input" before plugging into your computer and performing the test.

With the wires installed to the directional buttons, we're close to wrapping things up. A suggestion to position the FA SO.CD to the front of the Obsidian housing. You can also use additional small zip ties to keep the SOCD harness wiring tidy.

You're now ready to add your action buttons. Pay attention to the wiring color as described in our third step photos, as you'll match those colors to your new 24mm buttons. Once completed, reinstall the bottom panel, along with the bottom panel screws. The finished product should look similar to this. Congratulations!

Options

You have several options to personalize your control panel, such as button layout, removal of control panel or screws in some models, button label etching, and text etching.

REMOVING DEFAULT ELEMENTS | CUT BUTTON INSERTS

Layout Configuration

Each 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

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Removing Default Elements

Some 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.

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Cut Button Inserts

Plexworks Diagram: Button Artwork Cut Size Comparison

Pushbutton 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

Sanwa - OBSC (30mm) | OBSC (24mm)
Seimitsu - PS-14-GN-C (30mm) | PS-14-DN-C (24mm) | PS-14-K (30mm) | PS-14-KN (30mm) | PS-14-DN-K (24mm)
Crown - SDB-201-C, SDB-202 MX (30mm) | SDB-202-MX (24mm)
GamerFinger - HBFS30 (30mm) | HBFS24 (24mm)

In some instances, a button brand or model does not have a 24mm equivalent with art cap. In this case, we will cut to the default size of Sanwa 24mm insert.

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 30mm

When 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.

Common joystick configuration

Checking the Proper Size

Another way that players can misinterpret the pushbutton size is by measuring the pushbutton plunger. Have a look at the diagram at right.

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 Configuration

Most 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.

Qanba Q1 and Mayflash/Venom Model Configuration

Image Edit

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 This amazing app works with our PSD templates and is a great way to preview your artwork or create new art files. It also exports to PSD, which is the format we recommend for submitting artwork.

Visit Photopea

Support

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 templates

We 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 Order

Custom 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):

Learn about our Custom Job Tracker to keep tabs on your custom order while staff processes it from start to finish.
Save time getting answers by visiting our FAQ.
Learn more about the personalization options available to you.
Hire a skilled artist from the Fightstick Artists Network to visualize your idea.
Handling the artwork yourself? Review our requirements and get tips to optimize your laser etch or artwork submission.
Learn about additional products and services we offer under FA Plexworks.

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This video explains the many options available to you when choosing custom FA Plexworks services at focusattack.com. We also cover important tips and references for properly uploading artwork when placing an order. Visit https://www.focusattack.com/customize/ to place an order for custom Fightstick artwork, a replacement acrylic top, or even laser etched design on acrylic. For additional information about FA Plexworks, download templates, and additional tips on how to submit artwork, visit our support portal http://bit.ly/fa-plexworks-support Big thanks to Naota for his pro-tier production! ** Artwork pictures are sample illustrations. All printed artwork is submitted by the user, and not sold directly on the website.
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