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joystick and push button confusion
2panther:
There are so many model numbers for push buttons and joysticks I could use some clarification or even just some discussion on them.
Buttons:
I decided I wanted to go with Seimitsu buttons because they were a middle of the road button, not as touchy as the high end Sanwa's but not as clicky as the happs. I also like them because they're not concave. I've read that the snap in style won't work since I am using 3/4" mdf for my control panel so I would need to go with screw ins. Will I need to route out the bottom of the control panel to get them to fit or can I just drill the 30mm hole, stick the button in and screw the nut on?
Joysticks:
I'm not sure here which direction to go, I play all types of games from Street Fighter in all it's flavors, Raiden, Rtype, 1944, The Punisher, Aliens, Snow Bros so there is a mix of genres. Since I will be playing all genres of games what is the "best" (I know it's subjective and personal) overall joystick? I also see multiple models for the JLF, and JLW's and can't figure out what which one I'd actually need to buy. Same with the Seimistu LS-32-XX
I'd appreciate some guidance and or experiences
brad808:
The different model jlfs are for the mounting plate most of the time. You can get them different shapes for different styles of control panels.
Some really good reading on all of this is at slagcoin. Give it a read and you will find your answers plus a bunch of other helpful information
equlizer:
I went from happ ultimates to sanwa jlw's and what a difference. If you do this, order the circle gate as ive noticed diagonals are too easy to do on this stick. The jlf's dont have as long as a shaft but you can put on an octo gate to get the best of both worlds. JLF for shallow mount forsure!
mgb:
my current 8-way stick is a Sanwa Jlw with a round restrictor, cherry micros meant for Happ supers (thanks equlizer) and stiff spring. I love this stick for vertical shooters such as Raiden and Sky Shark.
I'm not a huge fan of the JLF though.
Also I like the Happ Competitions for a good general 8-way stick
nemcade:
I just installed IL Competitions on my cp...a HUGE difference from Happ Ultimates