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| rCadeGaming:
--- Quote from: opt2not on April 03, 2012, 02:15:18 pm ---Don't know what you mean by dual-modding, but I wouldn't change the Jamma wiring at all. --- End quote --- I meant wiring both up so that you can switch between them with minimal disconnecting/reconnecting of wires inside, maybe switched somehow. I'm working on switching between a MAME PC and consoles without any wiring changes. As for JAMMA, don't they make JAMMA multi-switches or something to switch between multiple boards? Could wire the DC to a JAMMA harness like you said. --- Quote from: opt2not on April 03, 2012, 02:15:18 pm ---As for joysticks, if you're a true shmup guy, get the LS-56's or 58's (be sure to get the -01 versions with the attached PCB and harness connectors. --- End quote --- The LS-40's have a much smaller engage distance than 56/58's, which is what you want for shmups. I know the 56/58-01 version's engage is somewhat smaller, but does it beat the 40? --- Quote from: opt2not on April 03, 2012, 02:15:18 pm ---JLF's are great sticks, for fighters, but their throw and actuation distance is just too long to get any precise movements needed in shumps. --- End quote --- Basically what I said. JLF's have a smoother pivot and leverless microswitches though, so if custom parts can reduce the engage and throw, they should be the best possible stick. |
| Vigo:
Not to derail, but can you point me to the HW you picked up to improve your JLF? I am thinking to reduce the throw on mine. |
| rCadeGaming:
kowal from Shoryuken sells the actuators: http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?threads/kowal-custom-parts-4-stiks-shaft-actuator-pivot-wire.156084/#post-6726968 If you send him a PM with what you want and your address, he'll tell you how much and give you his PayPal email. Toodles from Shoryuken sells the circle gates. All his stuff is available here: http://www.godlikecontrols.com/ I have both of these coming in the mail right now, so if you wait a few days I can tell you if it works as well as I'm hoping. Depending on how it works I may ask Toodles if he can make a smaller circle gate and/or buy his optical sensor (replaces microswitches). |
| Vigo:
Thanks for the info! Much appreciated! |
| opt2not:
--- Quote from: rCadeGaming on April 03, 2012, 06:11:37 pm ---I meant wiring both up so that you can switch between them with minimal disconnecting/reconnecting of wires inside, maybe switched somehow. I'm working on switching between a MAME PC and consoles without any wiring changes. As for JAMMA, don't they make JAMMA multi-switches or something to switch between multiple boards? Could wire the DC to a JAMMA harness like you said. --- End quote --- Yes. There are jamma switcher boards you can get for selecting multiple Jamma hardware. This is probably the best option with minimal amount of destruction being done to the original wiring. But, there is one major piece of info the OP didn't mention, what hardware is he putting in his Blast? RyogAkari, are you maming this cabinet, or getting it to run off original hardware? --- Quote ---The LS-40's have a much smaller engage distance than 56/58's, which is what you want for shmups. I know the 56/58-01 version's engage is somewhat smaller, but does it beat the 40? --- End quote --- Incorrect. They actually have the same engage and throw distance, see kowal's spec pages (translated from polish): http://www.kowal.itcom.pl/ArcadeParts_pliki/joyLS56.htm http://www.kowal.itcom.pl/ArcadeParts_pliki/joySLS40.htm But like I mentioned before, the 56's and 58's are built more ruggedly. If the OP already has a NEO 25 with the stock sticks on it, he already knows how the 40's feel. Those sticks usually come on NEO cabinets. I've tried an LS-40 in a stock Neo Candy, and I've always felt that the LS-40 felt more "cheaply" made. Even when you disassemble both sticks, you'll notice the 56's/58's are built sturdier, particularly the bases. --- Quote ---Basically what I said. JLF's have a smoother pivot and leverless microswitches though, so if custom parts can reduce the engage and throw, they should be the best possible stick. --- End quote --- I really don't want to get into yet another "which joystick is better" argument. Ultimately it's your choice to what stick you prefer. I'm just trying to give accurate details based on facts. |
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