Wanted - NOS SNK LS-30

[AtariMaster]

All,

I am trying to build an Ikari Warriors CP and need some SNK LS-30 rotating joysticks. I am willing to pay a premium for these joysticks if anyone has 2 for sale.

Thanks,
Andy

[AtariMaster]

These are the ones I'm looking for but you probably already knew that.

Thanks!

[8BitMonk]

These are really hard to find, I rarely see them here or klov or jamma+ forums. They pop up on ebay periodically but they're expensive. The last one went for $148, a pair back in December went for $120 which is surprisingly low.

[AtariMaster]

I know they will be expensive but once I played Ikari Warriors at The Galloping Ghost a couple weeks ago, I want to build a CP for my cabinet and buy the playable PCBs.

Andy

[PL1]

Have you considered using Happ Rotary joysticks instead? (P/N 50-5618-00)

The main electrical difference is the pinout.

The Ultimarc Rotary Joystick Interface pinout matches the Happ Rotary joystick pinout.



There are other rotary encoder interface options to consider here if you want to go the MAME route.


Scott

[AtariMaster]

Great info! I may try the Happ rotary joysticks if my search for the SNK LS-30 joysticks fails. I'm going to mess around with the Data East sticks too but I still want the real deals from SNK.

Thanks again for the very helpful picture. I haven't stumbled across that image in all of my searching for info on these crazy sticks.

Andy

[PL1]

For more info, check out these wiki pages:

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Rotary_Encoders

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Joysticks#Rotary_Joysticks

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=LS-30_Switch_Service   


Scott

[AtariMaster]

Even more great info! Thanks!

Now if can just buy a pair of the SNK LS-30 sticks. I saw a couple of old used CPs on ebay but they are too expensive for used and potentially worn out sticks.