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traycerb:
gatsu loving your builds and your updates. a few questions about the teardrop/bat-top joystick on your last WIP:
It's a Sanwa JLF, right? (based less on my observation skills and more on the an empty box in the background ;D) Any thoughts on using the JLF vs the JLW for the teardrop? I know the JLF needs an adaptor for the teardrop, and the JLW has a wider shaft, but any other surprises?
Also who do you use for a vendor for Sanwa (and Happ for that matter) in the US?
I'm on the fence between Sanwa (which is what everyone recommends for 2d fighting) vs. Happ Competition (which I grew up on). May end up having to build one of each ;D
Gatsu:
Yep its a Sanwa JLF with the bat top adapter.
As for the JLW...I don't know. I honestly haven't had any experience with it. But I will say I prefer Happ sticks to the Sanwa. They feel alot more solid and fluid.
I use Lizard Lick Amusements for my Sanwa stuff. Great guy to deal with and keeps the communication going. I'll be getting all my Sanwa stuff from him.
As for Happ. I get from divemaster here on the arcade controls forum. He's got a thread in the Buy/Sell/Trade section that has a list of prices. He's good to deal with. Just tell him what you want, he'll send you a quote, then you just paypal him the amount and the quote number and you're good.
After building happ and sanwa sticks now....both have advantages and disadvantages.
Happ is bigger and takes up more space, but in turn lasts a lot longer and feels more solid.
Sanwa parts allow you to build much smaller cases, but they feel very light, clicky and just don't feel as solid as the Happ stuff.
For a set of I think 8 Happ buttons and a joystick, cost around $20.
Same quantity with Sanwa, you're looking over $50.00 easy. But Sanwa has alot more color options and styles than Happ.
So its a trade off.
Me personally, I prefer Happ because I have big hands and want my arcade stick to handle some abuse. It feels more responsive, doesn't need any adapters for smooth rotation, and is more cost effective. But alot of people like Sanwa. I can kind of see why...but like you I grew up on Happ. Go with what you like and are familiar with.
Mix and match if you want as well. I plan on doing that with my personal joystick. I'm gonna use a Happ stick, but Sanwa buttons. That way I can build a more shallow case.
Lemme know if you need any help or ideas. I'll be glad to help any way I can.
HaRuMaN:
Hey, Gatsu, what value resistor did you use on that MadCatz pad, and where exactly did you put it (between which pins)?
Gatsu:
oh hell....I'll have to take that stick apart and look. I don't even remember.
I'll get that info for you when I get home tonight.
HaRuMaN:
Thanks! I'm currently sitting on 2 screwy madcatz controllers with the same type issues. :badmood:
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