What size holes do I need to drill for the buttons and joystick? In inches or fractions please.

I used a 1 1/8" spade bit for the large buttons & a 7/8" spade bit for the smaller buttons & hole for the joystick. I guess a 30mm & a 24mm step drill respectively would work if you are only drilling through a thin panel.

Can the Joystick be set to 4-way only? I see a picture indicating it can be changed from 8 to 4-way however this is not listed in the description.

Yes. There is a plastic piece that you take off, rotate, and put back on. The first time you take it off, it is very stiff and difficult.

How do you suggest we protect the usb encoder board? does it need to be placed inside an enclosure?

Most people do put all this into an enclosure. If you search for arcade controllers you can see where it’s placed inside the arcade box with other stuff like a raspberry pi for example.

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🎯 Level up your retro gaming setup with pro-grade arcade precision!

VIBRANT 5 V LED BUTTONS - Light up your gameplay with brilliantly illuminated pushbuttons that enhance any arcade setup.
PLUG PLAY USB ENCODER - Seamlessly integrate with PC, Raspberry Pi, and RetroPie systems for instant arcade action.
PRO GRADE 8 WAY JOYSTICK - Experience flawless directional control with a high-quality joystick designed for precision gaming.
COMPACT DIY KIT WITH WARRANTY - All components individually packaged with a 1-year warranty—perfect for custom arcade projects.
ENDURANCE TESTED MICROSWITCHES - Built to last with gilded contact legs, ensuring over a million reliable presses without fail.

The EG STARTS 1 Player DIY Kit features a high-quality 8-way joystick and 5V LED illuminated buttons with microswitches tested for over 1,000,000 cycles. Designed for PC, Raspberry Pi, and RetroPie arcade projects, it includes a USB encoder for easy plug-and-play compatibility. Compact and reliable, this kit comes with a 1-year warranty, making it an ideal choice for millennial gamers building their own retro arcade experience.

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ASIN	B01M2X88QP
Best Sellers Rank	#23,192 in Videogames ( See Top 100 in Videogames ) #293 in PC Joysticks
Customer reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (575)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item model number	1/5VDIY/MIX-R
Product Dimensions	17.5 x 9.5 x 11.5 cm; 520 g

Reviews

A**R

Bright Lights

19.12.2021

S**S

instructions are wrong

20.05.2020

M**M

The Best Way to Build Your Dream Arcade

12.12.2025

P**K

EG STARTS Zero Delay USB Encoder

29.07.2019

R**N

Good value

30.12.2025

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