Introduction: Pandora's Box Arcade SuperGun Button and Joystick Upgrades
This instructable will show how to upgrade a Pandora's Box 4S/4X/etc arcade console SuperGun system with better quality Sanwa pushbuttons and joystick. This type of arcade system usually has lot of games built into a metal enclosure with arcade controls. You then plug it into a TV or monitor with HDMI/VGA inputs.
You can view a video of the process on this Youtube video
Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/YS55hpz4vpg?t=6m4s
Pandora's Box 4x 800in1 Arcade Super Gun Gaming Console
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Pandora's Box 4x Full Games List
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12 Piece Original Sanwa OBSF-30 30mm Push Buttons
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Sanwa JLF joystick
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Step 1: Sanwa Push Buttons
The stock buttons on most Pandora's Box arcade superguns are 30mm Sanwa clones. You can use Sanwa OSBF-30 or OSBN-30 pushbuttons. OSBF-30 are the snap in type, while OSBN-30 are screw ins. Both will work but OSBF-30 are probably more ideal.
12 Piece Original Sanwa OBSF-30 30mm Push Buttons
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Step 2: Sanwa JLF Joystick
The stock arcade stick is also a Sanwa clone but you it can easily be replaced with a real Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT. The stock joystick has a round restrictor plate but square plates are probably more common. There are also octogon gates available separately. Depending on the type of game you play, you can customize it even more.
Sanwa JLF joystick
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Step 3: Remove Stock Joystick
Most Sanwa joysticks are connected to the harness with a 5pin connect, unplug it.
You must also remove the ball top by using a screw driver to hold the shaft from spinning as you unscrew the red ball top.
Then you can unscrew the 6 screws holding the base plate in place.
Step 4: Install Real Sanwa JLF Joystick
Screw the new Sanwa JLF in place
Step 5: Replace Push Buttons
Unplug the 2 wires connected to the buttons
Use a flathead screwdriver to push the tabs that hold the buttons in place
Put in new buttons and connect the 2 wires
Step 6: Finish
The buttons and joystick are new replaced with official Sanwa ones which will make them feel a lot better than stock.