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U360 Spring Options and Observations
kagaden:
--- Quote from: ivwshane on June 14, 2010, 03:42:18 am ---Unfortunately I am not good enough to notice such minute differences:o
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How about the 3x punch/kick button test? Zangief is pretty easy to try. It'd be great if I could narrow it to either the controllers or the PC.
ivwshane:
--- Quote from: kagaden on June 16, 2010, 02:41:27 am ---
--- Quote from: ivwshane on June 14, 2010, 03:42:18 am ---Unfortunately I am not good enough to notice such minute differences:o
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How about the 3x punch/kick button test? Zangief is pretty easy to try. It'd be great if I could narrow it to either the controllers or the PC.
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What exactly would you like me to try (I don't use zangief)?
PM me so we don't clutter up the thread and then I'll post my results.
ragnar:
--- Quote from: ivwshane on June 17, 2010, 12:04:37 am ---
--- Quote from: kagaden on June 16, 2010, 02:41:27 am ---
--- Quote from: ivwshane on June 14, 2010, 03:42:18 am ---Unfortunately I am not good enough to notice such minute differences:o
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How about the 3x punch/kick button test? Zangief is pretty easy to try. It'd be great if I could narrow it to either the controllers or the PC.
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What exactly would you like me to try (I don't use zangief)?
PM me so we don't clutter up the thread and then I'll post my results.
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ACtually, post away. I am finding hte conversation informative.
fytr:
Hi all,
Sorry for the long delay since I set-out to try various spring combinations, but summer got in the way. ;D
So, over the last 4 months or so I've tried switching the Sanwa springs into my U360s, and stretching the stock U360 springs to make them stiffer as well. Both tests resulted in a soft-resistance stick which was still too soft IMHO. There must be something quite different in the run length or something with those springs in the Sanwa sticks. ???
Last weekend I finally had a chance to install the new "precision machined bush"ings that Andy had generously sent me earlier in the summer (upon request). With the new bushings (?) and the hard springs that I had ordered with my U360s I am now fairly happy with the stick resistance and return-to-center characteristics. I also took the hard springs and compressed them in my vice, although not sure if that softened them up much or not. The sticks are certainly less stiff and better centering than when I originally installed them. I would say that they are perhaps still a little too stiff, but a reasonable compromise for most games.
I'm not much of a fighting game player, so I can't really comment on that aspect of their performance, but I'm liking them for DK, Robotron, Ms. Pacman, etc. that I typically play.
The idea of using a nylon washer to compress the spring is interesting, and something that I might try in the future, although I might expect that to *increase* the stick stiffness by pre-compressing the spring.
Thanks to everyone for their input on this issue, and in particular to Andy for the great upgrade to the bush!
I look forward to further observations and advice here. :cheers:
Regards,
Ken
Encryptor:
--- Quote from: AndyWarne on May 16, 2010, 10:44:17 am ---
We have made a change to the design of the U360 around a month ago. It no longer has any silicone grease used at all in assembly. Instead, the cup bearing on the handle is chrome plated to eliminate friction without the need for grease.
There is one aspect of the U360 which I am looking to improve further, namely the amount of free play in the handle in the center of travel. This requires a precision machined bush to be made and we are working on this. Its likely I will be able to offer the new bush and chromed cup bearing as a kit eventually.
Andy
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Andy - Any news on these? I looked on your site but didn't see them listed with the U360 stuff.
Will these work on any U360?
Thanks.
Encryptor