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.

Eg Starts Arcade Buttons 1 Player Diy Kit Joystick 5v

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🎯 Level up your retro game with pro-grade precision and dazzling LED flair!

BUILT TO LAST - Durability tested for 1,000,000+ cycles—reliable performance for marathon gaming sessions.
PRO GRADE PRECISION - Smooth 8-way joystick and mechanical switches deliver ultra-responsive control with zero lag.
PLUG PLAY SIMPLICITY - Effortless USB connectivity for instant setup—get gaming in under 30 minutes.
ULTIMATE DIY ARCADE KIT - Complete one-player setup with all wiring and components included—perfect for Raspberry Pi, MAME, and PC.
VIBRANT LED ILLUMINATION - Bright, customizable 5V LED buttons that bring your arcade build to life with eye-catching flair.

The EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit features a high-quality 8-way joystick and 16 mechanical switch LED buttons powered by 5V USB. Designed for easy plug-and-play assembly, it supports PC, Windows, Raspberry Pi, and MAME systems. Tested for over 1 million cycles, this durable kit delivers responsive, lag-free controls and vibrant lighting effects, making it the ultimate choice for custom arcade builds and retro gaming enthusiasts.

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ASIN	B01M2X88QP
Additional Features	noise-canceling
Best Sellers Rank	#5,118 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #24 in PC Game Joysticks
Brand Name	EG STARTS
Button Quantity	16
Color	White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
Compatible Devices	PC, Windows
Connectivity Technology	USB
Controller Type	Joystick
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (602)
Hardware Platform	pc
Item Dimensions	6.89 x 3.74 x 4.53 inches
Item Dimensions D x W x H	4.53"D x 3.74"W x 4.53"H
Item Weight	520 Grams
Manufacturer	EG Starts
Manufacturer Part Number	EG-1/5VDIY/MIX-R
Model Name	1/5VDIY/MIX-R
Model Number	1/5VDIY/MIX-R
Package Quantity	1
Power Source	Corded Electric,Usb Cable
UPC	710525504678

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14.02.2022

M**M

19.10.2018

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7.03.2026

M**D

18.03.2026

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19.12.2021

S**S

20.05.2020

P**K

29.07.2019

N**L

29.10.2020

M**B

18.09.2018

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