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moknitro:
I'm planning on starting my first Arcade control by converting a Logitech PC controller. I'll try and keep my questions to this thread as I'm sure more will arise the further I go into it. I've checked out the site and done a fair bit of research too.

First newbie question...

What size spade bit would I use for 30mm nutted Sanwa buttons? Is the 30mm an overall diameter or the size hole I need? I'd just measure it, but I'm waiting on buttons to turn up first and want to get the spade bits on the way too.
Nephasth:
You'll need 30mm holes.
moknitro:
Thank you!
moknitro:
Newbie question number two!

I've got my controller's PCB (Logitech USB PC controller) plugged in and I'm testing buttons with a multimeter. I'm getting a reading but it doesn't seem to be activating as a button press. I'm using Project64's button mapping to check. Should it be recognising or should I not be using a multimeter to press the buttons?
runawayabc123:
I never tried it, but I don't think a multimeter's voltage read setting will activate a button press. 

Since button presses are human control and on as long as a human holds down the button, you can use a normal wire to activate the button press.  Just be careful.  (And use an insulated wire, not a bare one.  Just a little bit of insulation shaved off of the ends.) 

If you want to use the multimeter (for use of the leads/ease of contacting the right spots), put it in the amp measuring setting and try it again.  This SHOULD work. 
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