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Sanwa JLF joystick questions
markronz:
I recently acquired two Sanwa JLF joysticks from an old cab, and I was considering putting them into my new cab. If I wanted to do that, what type of mounting plate would you guys recommend? I am doing a wood control panel. 0.75 MDF wood. It says on the website the joysticks are better suited for metal cp's. I would assume this is still do-able, right? So If I am using wood, would I just have to route out a square to fit this in? If so, do you know how deep I should recess the hole?
Also about the restrictor plate. What would be the advantages of the octagonal plate over the stock 4/8 way plate? Do they just feel differently? Do people have any formed opinions of which they liked better? I plan to play pretty much every type of game. Old school 4 way games, new-ish fighters, etc. I plan to leave my joysticks set at 8 way.
Then I have two general questions about the joystick assembly. Is there a chart any where online that details how this joystick should be put back together? I put mine back together, and I swear it's right, but I can't seem to get the E-clip attached on the bottom. It's so close, but its just a tiny bit too far in for it to be possible.
And lastly, can someone tell me what wires go to what for the wire harness of the Sanwa JLF? Mine has 5 wires. Brown, Pink, Purple, Light Green, and White. Not sure what's for what?
Thanks!
markronz:
Nevermind about the assembly questions. I was able to put it back together today. Not sure what I was doing yesterday...
Still wondering about the rest of this though.
Thanks!
upprc04:
I'd be interested in the mounting also. I've seen some other posts that show how to top mount these joysticks. I'm not planning on having artwork or plexiglass on top of the MDF/wood. Is there a way to recess the plate and not have a gap showing? I don't mind if the mounting plate is visible on top, but would like it to be flush then.
Here is a link to the mounting guide I have seen and it has been referred to quite a bit: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=90467.0
DeLuSioNal29:
+1 on the "how to mount question". I'd also like to know.
Also, to add to the questions: Which is the model that does both 8-way and 4-way (switchable from underneath).
http://www.lizardlick.com/Sanwa-Joysticks_c_158.html
Edit: I think this is the model that would work best for MAME applications - Sanwa JLW-TM-8 Joystick
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upprc04:
I'm pretty sure all the Sanwa sticks are switchable from underneath. One you have to take the restrictor plate off and rotate and one you can just loosen screws and rotate (don't have to completely remove it). I believe the JLF you have to completely remove the plate and the JLW is the one that can just rotate when loose. I have a couple of JLW joysticks coming my way soon, so if someone can please confirm this for Delusional?
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