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Artwork Print and Cut for MadCatz T.E.2, T.E.2+ (Generation 2 1/40")

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  • 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 new-window-icon.png for your desired fightstick model
    • Hori Official Street Fighter 6 Artwork: 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 Hori's official Tekken 8 artwork, as they revised the artwork files to allow removing the registration marks.
    • 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.

    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 MadCatz T.E.2 Generation 2

    madcatz-TE2-blue-sample.jpg madcatz-TE2-redxbox-sample.jpg madcatz-TE2plus-sfv-sample.jpg madcatz-TE2-chun-sample.jpg madcatz-TE2-kixbox-sample.jpg
    T.E.2, T.E.2+ (Generation 1 1/16" Adjusted) Panel Template (1.7 Mb .zip)
    T.E.2, T.E.2+ (Generation 2 1/40") Panel Template (1.7 Mb .zip)

    First generation MadCatz T.E.2 Fightsticks utilized a bevel-edge panel that allowed it to fit flush with the panel border.  Later generation models, removed the bevel edge but also use a much thinner plastic cover.  The cover is designed to fit around pushbuttons, instead of the traditional placement under the buttons.  The artwork print is cut specifically for the newer generation MadCatz T.E.2 new-window-icon.png Generation 2 Fightstick for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360, plus T.E.2+ new-window-icon.png for PS3/PS4.  You can use this plexi on Generation 1 TE2 Fightsticks as well. The artwork possesses a larger hole diameter than is typically found on FightSticks whose artwork fits under the buttons. More information new-window-icon.png about these differences are available in our support section.

    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 T.E.2. 

     Options

    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 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
    8 Button Vewlix
    First 6 Buttons
    Last 6 Buttons
    7 Button Vewlix

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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


    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

    button-30mm.pngAnother 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.

     

    24vs30mm Hitbox Example
    HRAP and Qanba Model Configuration
    MadCatz Model Configuration
    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 new-window-icon.png 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 new-window-icon.png

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    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):

  • Product Reviews

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    1. Great Quality, Consistent

      I have gotten artwork printed for a leverless controller and now for my old Madcatz TE2+ after years of insisting I would replace the stock Ryu artwork. Both print jobs met my expectations and I had no issues installing them or with what was printed. on Sep 10th 2023

    2. high quality print, easy punch out

      had custom art of a power rangers OC that I wanted on my TE2, I ordered this and it was cheap, shipped in high quality, and arrived intact. It was easy to find out where I had to punch out, and once slapped in the image print quality is top tier. excellent product, will be purchasing again. on Jul 5th 2023

    3. Artwork came out GREAT !!!!!!!

      If youre looking for artwork for your specific stick, FA has my business from here on out. The buttons were already cutout as well. Saved me some time to cut them out my self. on May 27th 2023

    4. Non-Hassle Purchase

      Send them a picture. They send it back extremely high quality and with a perfect fit. on Aug 15th 2021

    5. Amazing.

      I ordered field of fates art from sf for my TE2 fightstick and I could not be happier with the quality. on Dec 1st 2020

    6. It’s morphine time!

      The print was awesome green ranger with Rita repulsa epic thanks again and will be a continued customer on Sep 11th 2020

    7. What they said in other reviews

      It's the best quality artwork print for your fightstick. Printed and shipped the same day I placed my order in around 8 in the morning since I'm in the west coast so about 3 hours behind them in east coast. on Aug 8th 2020

    8. High Quality

      I submitted art that is not even 1080p and its looks amazing. The print quality is top notch on Dec 13th 2019

    9. HIgh quality art

      Ive bought a few of these for my TE2+ and the quality and really high for the price on Sep 4th 2019

    10. fast high quality convenient

      I design fightstick art (IG:@fightsticksmash) and after having my own stick design printed with FA I started referring all of my customers to print here! Fast accurate and HQ images! Thank you focus Attack on Jun 2nd 2019

  • Product Videos

    • FA Plexworks Custom Fightstick Artwork Services
      This video explains the many options available to you when cho...

    FA Plexworks Custom Fightstick Artwork Services

    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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