DIY LED Arcade Joystick

Using a few inexpensive parts purchased online, you can easily build your own LED arcade style joystick. Although this tutorial is for MAME home arcades, the methods used can easily be adapted for an old school Atari joystick too. Plenty of arcade equipment can be purchased cheap on ebay.

For more arcade fun, be sure to check out HacknMod’s arcade projects including Make your own Vintage Arcade Marquee.