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 gaming setup with pro-grade precision and eye-catching LED flair!

PLUG PLAY USB ENCODER - Zero delay USB connectivity ensures instant reaction times on PC and Raspberry Pi.
VIBRANT LED ILLUMINATION - Customizable 5V LED buttons that light up your gameplay and setup.
PRO LEVEL CONTROL PRECISION - Experience flawless 8-way joystick responsiveness for competitive edge.
UNIVERSAL DIY COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly integrates with Windows, MAME, RetroPie, and all your arcade projects.
BUILT TO LAST OVER 1 MILLION CYCLES - Durability tested microswitches with gilded contacts for long-lasting reliability.

The EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit features a high-quality 8-way joystick and 10 vibrant 5V LED illuminated buttons, all connected via a zero delay USB encoder. Designed for durability with microswitches tested to over 1,000,000 cycles, this kit supports Windows, PC, Raspberry Pi, and MAME arcade systems. Perfect for DIY arcade enthusiasts seeking professional-grade control and vivid lighting effects in a compact, easy-to-install package.

Specifications

ASIN	B01M2X88QP
Additional Features	noise-canceling
Best Sellers Rank	#3,489 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #20 in PC Game Joysticks
Brand Name	EG STARTS
Button Quantity	10
Color	White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
Compatible Devices	PC, Windows
Connectivity Technology	USB
Controller Type	Joystick
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (608)
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 g
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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