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Title: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: Hoagie_one on January 27, 2009, 03:03:51 pm: So I can get a proper heavy barrel \ guerrilla war fix?
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: 2600 on January 27, 2009, 03:33:04 pm: What's wrong with using LS-30's?

If you are using Mame, Happ sells the mechanical or optical rotaries. Optical provides a bit more flexibility in my opinion, but sometimes people like the mechanical switching.
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: Hoagie_one on January 27, 2009, 03:39:45 pm: I'm open to suggestions. I'm just looking for the most economical way or getting two rotaries on a switchout CP for that occasional fix.

Cheap is the work of the day?
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: 2600 on January 27, 2009, 04:01:37 pm: What would be a fair price for a couple used LS-30?

I've got 2 pairs of used LS-30's, one or two may need a new spring, and I believe one of the later versions of Druin's interface. I've been meaning to let one pair go ever since I picked up some NOS ones.
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: Hoagie_one on January 27, 2009, 04:04:25 pm: I'd have to defer to others for pricing. I haven't been in the market for these for some time.
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: jcoleman on January 27, 2009, 08:07:08 pm: I bought a pair of NOS 5 years ago for $75, still waiting to install them. :) Not to hijack, but did these come in anything but yellow and if not what's a good replacement handle?
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: Bender on January 27, 2009, 08:13:36 pm: Quote from: jcoleman on January 27, 2009, 08:07:08 pm
I bought a pair of NOS 5 years ago for $75, still waiting to install them. :) Not to hijack, but did these come in anything but yellow and if not what's a good replacement handle?

yeah that was a good deal NOS are $79 EACH now
never seen anything but yellow, curious to see what others have seen
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: Hoagie_one on January 27, 2009, 09:28:40 pm: I guess I'll be looking for alternatives. No way I'm spending $80 each to play a few particular games. I should of held on to the LS-30's I had a few years ago.
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: TPB on January 28, 2009, 03:08:10 pm: Quote from: Hoagie_one on January 27, 2009, 09:28:40 pm

I guess I'll be looking for alternatives.

You can use the Happs mechanical rotaries.

Part # 50-5618-00

http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/rotary_optical_joy.htm

Divemaster sells them for a better price than Happ.

He sells them BRAND NEW for $29.99 each.

You'll also need a rotary interface.

GGG sell the best rotary interface, which supports the highest number of rotary games.

You need to get a board with the Roto-X technology, such as the GP-Wiz40 MAX or GP-Wiz40-Eco :

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_81&products_id=235

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_81&products_id=234

Hope this helps. :)
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: grbgemen on January 28, 2009, 06:20:44 pm: also came in green. caliber 50 used them. not sure about any other colors besides those two.

http://klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7258
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: AmericanDemon on January 28, 2009, 10:40:57 pm: Quote from: Hoagie_one on January 27, 2009, 09:28:40 pm
I guess I'll be looking for alternatives. No way I'm spending $80 each to play a few particular games. I should of held on to the LS-30's I had a few years ago.

You mean the ones you sold me? ;) We'll get you taken care of man.
Title: Re: So what options are out there for LS-30 alternatives?
Post by: Aceldamor on January 29, 2009, 03:28:51 pm: Does Happ still sell Optical Rotary sticks?...I have a pair of them, but bought them a LONG time ago.