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emphatic:
For MAME, using the U360 has it's advantages (instant 4-way, 2-way, 48-way etc.). I haven't touched one myself yet (I have JAMMA cabinets only) so I don't know how it feels, but if I were you, I wouldn't "stop and be happy" with the knowledge and machines at hand.

My favorite part of this hobby is customization and modification of the HARDWARE. I don't like software (or computers), but joysticks, buttons, soldering etc is awesome fun. This is why all the joysticks in my house are customized in one way or another. Sure, a brand new Seimitsu LS-32 is a very nice joystick (not only my opinion), but it is even better with enhancements:



The colored ones are original LS-32 parts, the white ones are custom made. They make a world of difference, especially for shmups.

The SUZO 500 is a great stick as well, but ugly. But with a custom shaft, you can just put a nice balltop on it and it will look just like any other balltop stick. It has some flaws though, but with some quite easy modding, these parts work as intended.

I have this as well:







Handmade by an English engineer. He's awesome, and so is that stick. So keep drawing until you find the stick of your dreams. Or just fix the issues you have with what you've got. The latter is often a better place to start.

TopJimmyCooks:
I have one of those Ms Pac/Galaga's and don't really like it.  I'm in the process of replacing it with a leaf job from GGG.  

the base and mechanics are identical to the Happ super i have, exact same plastic chassis, pivot, bushings, etc.  Obviously, the handle is much shorter, and the bottom plate of the joystick housing is molded to have the 4 way diamond restriction.  the dustwasher is a different size slightly.  

For me, the action was so heavy I took the spring out and cut about a coil off of it.  worked better but still more resistance than we like.  

Best thing about it - matte texture on the balltop.  

Edit - you can see pics of the underside of this stick in my cp thread, link below. 

Gray_Area:

--- Quote from: emphatic on August 03, 2011, 03:51:11 pm --- Sure, a brand new Seimitsu LS-32 is a very nice joystick (not only my opinion), but it is even better with enhancements:


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Maybe you should 'put these on the market'.



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Handmade by an English engineer. He's awesome, and so is that stick. So keep drawing until you find the stick of your dreams. Or just fix the issues you have with what you've got. The latter is often a better place to start.

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Besides all the metal, what is special about this stick?

emphatic:
About the LS-32 parts, they will be available at some time, more testing seems to be needed though (according to the manufacturer).

That metal stick has a very short engage/throw and, because of the material, a very long lifespan.

Gray_Area:

--- Quote from: emphatic on August 14, 2011, 03:27:20 am ---That metal stick has a very short engage/throw and, because of the material, a very long lifespan.

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I meant, how it is designed to do that?...or is it a trade secret?

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