From inside the box, push the Joystick handle through the hole.Using the pen knife cut out a small hole in the top of the shoebox to fit the Joystick handle through.

Disconnect the Joystick from the cable and make sure the black plastic washer and Joystick knob handle are removed.

Use the Joystick to move the player around the screen and mark the correct directions on the Joystick.

Open up a MakeCode Arcade game in the browser – i.e.

Attach the USB cable between the encoder board and your computer.

For our kit, there was only 1 port the right size for the joystick cable. Connect the JST cable between the Joystick and the USB encoder board – you may want to refer to the documentation in your kit to figure out which port to connect to.Here is how we mapped out our controller panel:.With a Pen or Pencil, draw out where you would like to place the Joystick and buttons on the top of the shoebox.Decorating materials – paint, markers, glitter, stickers, etc.We used the Hikig 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB which is $45 on Amazon. 1 joystick, 4 buttons (or 2 joysticks, 6 buttons for 2 shoeboxes) with JST cables and USB – note that you usually order these in an Arcade Game Kit.2nd Shoebox (optional) – if you want to be able to support 2-player games.Computer – 1 USB port (or 2 USB ports for 2-player games), internet connection.

Note that these instructions will also work if you want to create a full Arcade cabinet, but instead of using a Raspberry Pi, use a computer to power it. Want to create your very own DIY Arcade Video Game experience with fun joysticks and buttons? It’s easier than you think! Follow these instructions to use a shoebox as your controller for Arcade games that you play on a computer.

How to create your own game controller