Guys need Build and Parts help for a Joystick conversion

[marcdaddy]

Guys just wanted to get your thoughts on the parts i would need for converting a X-Arcade Tankstick over to Better Joysitcks, Buttons, trackball and a 1 Spinner if not 2. I figures i can use the pre-exhisting wiring for the joysticks and buttons to a point. One big question is what would i need to light everything up? Id love to have all my buttons and even joysticks and trackball light up. I dont really care about the costs because the cool factor is worth it 

[paigeoliver]

You would be better off selling your tankstick and starting from scratch with the level of modifications you want to do.

[mgb]

You can use led wiz' from Groovy Game Gear for lighting control but you may need a power source depending on loads otherwise you take power from USB

[rCadeGaming]

Yeah, if you're going to the trouble of putting quality parts in that thing, why not make your own panel and fix the button layout while you're at it?

...and yes, the X-arcade will be easier to sell in one piece.  Otherwise you'll end up with a pile of extra parts you can't get rid of.