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Below is important information to know before placing a custom order with us:
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 perforated button inserts designed to fit your chosen button brand. In some cases, such as the Mayflash series, the control panel elements may also have perforated cuts. Gently press downward to remove the cutouts.
Example animated photo displayed for illustrative purposes only. Pattern "Space Dots" shown.
In addition to white cardstock sheets, we now offer holographic paper sheets in several captivating patterns. Holographic sheets are created from paper that is imprinted or embossed with a design or image and then covered in a thin, transparent film of metal. The finished sheet has a characteristic luster — a kind of rainbow iridescence — when the imprinted pattern is viewed from particular perspectives.
Holographic cardstock has a similar tensile strength to our existing cardstock, about 110-115 pounds per inch
Both materials have their strengths. White cardstock is our tried and true paper material, producing vibrant colors with a textured semigloss. It's 95% brightness brings out the best color fidelity because it has a white backing.
Holographic paper has a striking metallic finish. By itself, its color changing properties are quite eye-catching. This is even more evident when a pattern is used. However, because the material does not have a white backing, the illustration's areas of white will instead show the metallic sheen. This can lead to a slightly duller appearance compared to cardstock. These comparison photos may help to illustrate. Please note that while the colors can appear more muted on holograph paper, the reflective nature of the material as well as its color properties will vary depending on the angle the illustration is seen and the material's pattern. Not every print will exactly resemble the below example.
To review the list of current patterns we offer, please click the "Option Guide" Tab, then click "Holographic Patterns" link. On a mobile device? Scroll down to "Options Guide", then click "Holographic Patterns" link.
Atrox (Xbox One, Xbox 360) Panel Template (1.7Mb zip) |
The artwork print is cut specifically for the Razer Atrox Fightstick for Xbox One and Xbox 360. Options include removing the turbo/control panel (make certain you are removing this panel prior to ordering a print of this configuration.). Other options include Vewlix button layout. Optionally, you can add artwork for the two 24mm "Guide" and "Menu/Back" buttons positioned to the side of the Atrox.
Note: This product is not compatible with the Razer Panthera for Sony PS4™.
The Razer Atrox has a much simpler, user-friendly approach to customization than the more recent PS4 iteration, the Panthera. The Atrox features replaceable paper artwork under a removable panel, held together by a screw and nut combination. This means that unless you require a replacement panel, or customized one, you can keep the same panel when you replace artwork. You do not have to buy a new blank panel. |
The panel is held in place with a unique, low profile screw and nut combination. The nut appears on the top part of the original panel. The screw is underneath it. Here is a photo of the two pieces. The nut is at left, and screw at right. |
Open the Atrox by pressing the button with logo on the Fightstick's front panel. The top panel will disconnect from the bottom and swing upwards. Take note of the wiring, as you will need to remove the buttons. Thankfully, a wiring guide is located under the top panel, as shown in the above photo. With needle-nose pliers, remove each wire from the button by pinching on the disconnect. You can press onto a small tab on each disconnect to easily remove it from the button microswitch terminals. Additionally, remove the black balltop by placing a flathead screwdriver at the base of the joystick lever shaft. There is a small groove across the shaft that the flathead can fit into. Next, twist the ball counter-clockwise while keeping the screwdriver steady. The shaft always rotates in the direction of the balltop; the screwdriver should allow you to unscrew the balltop without the shaft rotating. |
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To remove each screw from the nuts that holds the panel together, press on the nut's flat surface with your forefinger, and use a mini Phillips head screwdriver on the black screw. Continue for the 5 additional screws, and the plexi panel and artwork will fall out on its own. Installing your paper artwork or plexi is now a simple manner of reversing each of the steps. It helps to tilt forward the top panel towards the Fightstick base when screwing back in, since the panel will fall out if fully swung up and away from the base. |
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Often, you will have several options to personalize your control panel. Note: Not every option will apply to your Fightstick model. CUT BUTTON INSERTS | HOLOGRAPHIC PATTERNS Layout 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. Button Cut for Qanba Q2 GlowQanba Crystal and Q2 Glow feature buttons manufactured by Qanba. These buttons have a smaller cap diameter, and thus require a smaller artwork insert. If you plan to keep the Qanba Crystal or Q2 Glow buttons installed when updating your artwork, please choose the option "Crystal/Q2 Glow".
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 SizeAnother 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 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.
Holograph PatternsThe following patterns are available. Artwork is printed atop the pattern and its color changing effects will appear underneath. No Pattern (Rainbow)
Dots: Donuts
Dots: Dots Lite
Dots: Space Dots
Dots: Little Boxes
Diagonal: Static Storm
Diagonal: Thatched
Horizontal: Pillars of Light
Vertical: Tinsel
Texture: Texture 2
Texture: Magnetic Fur
Theme: Cannabis
Theme: Vortex
Wavy: Moon Lava
Wavy: Swirl 3
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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 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. |
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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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This is by far the best custom artwork I've gotten, the accuracy of the colors, the quality of the materials and the fact that the cuts are exact to the original artwork that the Atrox comes with makes this totally worth it Unknown on Jun 13th 2022
Update from FA: It appears that the order shipped 10-14 days of processing, but USPS had delivered it in 15 days. While we mentioned custom orders would take 10-14 days, we have no control over the transit time USPS will take to deliver shipments.
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As long as you follow the instructions on the pre-made psd files for the artwork, it'll come as expected. The only reason that this gets a 4 star vs 5 star is the shipping times and lack of clarity about how long it took to get to me. 1 and 1/2 months of waiting Unknown on Aug 8th 2021
Looks amazing on my fight stick. Very High-quality art print. Will definitely buy more in the future. Khronic Fury on Nov 26th 2020
Great high-resolution printing on great paper stock! If you're thinking of customizing your Atrox, think no longer and upload your artwork for printing. Daryl on Jan 14th 2020
The art look fantastic and fits well, on shipment USPS damaged my product but Focus Attack replaced it almost immediately and I had my new art, undamaged, within a couple days. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants stick art. JOHN on May 21st 2019
Just put mine on, sticks look dope man. Thank you focus attack!!!! Juan on Apr 1st 2019
Just finished putting mine on & I wish I could show ya a pic of how my sticks look ( if anyone is interested email drosario250@gmail.com for a pic) they cut the picture exactly how I wanted it to look. I do have to say when you go to order it, you have to upload the pic and you don’t know what you’re getting after that, BUT, they actually have ppl look at what you upload n make the best out of it Domingo Rosario on Oct 6th 2018
Just what I wanted! Got a custom dragon ball fighterz themed artwork for my razor atrox and it is freaking amazing! Good quality and great company! Steve on Feb 28th 2018
Update from FA: Button artwork is sized to fit under the button cap. It is not meant to stick to the cap top, rather rest on the plunger below it. If the button is sized exactly to the cap and it sticks, it is very difficult to remove the artwork.
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The art is nice vut the Button cutouts dont fit on the sanwa buttons. Im not entirely sure if they should or not but i assumed i could glue them on. Robert on Feb 8th 2018
I have made custom artwork for a couple of my fightsticks over the years. I've used Staples, FedEx, and even tried the high quality printer at work but they never looked as good as I wanted. This print from focusattack looks perfect and is made even better with the clean cut outs for buttons and screws. Do yourself a favor and order here. ChewieDeath on Feb 8th 2018