Seimitsu modded Dreamcast stick

[theevilfunkster]

Here's my Dreamcast stick, nothing fancy, just modded with a Seimitsu LS32 stick and Seimitsu buttons. Totally un-moddified inside so it's still just a Dreamcast stick.

I've got a clear blue ball top on its way to me in the post but apart from that, it's pretty much finished.

The stick was way too low when mounted in the normal place, even after cutting away all the plastic walls in there. So instead I just gutted the insides and mounted the stick straight onto the top plate.

[KBZ]

looks good. Can't go wrong with a modded agetec. I modded mine with a sanwa stick, but kept the stock buttons. Definately one of the perfect sticks for modding given it's great shape, layout, and price.

[tiktak]

This one looks nice. Was the drilling in metal hard? This plate seems a bit thick;o T-Stick is on the way to me from Ultimarc and I already have a problem how will I mount it - holes for scews are not on a sqare form but rather rectangle.

http://www.tychom.org/stick/ dc stick
http://www.kowal.itcom.pl/Side/ArcadeSt ... Tstick.htm T-stick joystick

Still thinking about mounting it in metal...

[theevilfunkster]

Drilling the holes in the metal was easy enough, the drill just went straight thrugh. The harder part was getting the screws to fit level with the top of the plate so you dont catch your hand on them.

[teetu]

nice job! I too like the agetec stick housing- especially the distance between the joystick and buttons. Most other japanese sticks are too close to the buttons for my liking.

[bigbadboaz]

funkster, I'd love to see another pic one you get the clear balltop on there.

[chtimi-CLA]

i'm thinking about modding my dc sticks with japanese style arcade parts, what are some options that (if possible) don't require too much drilling/breaking and where to buy them?

[KBZ]

i'm thinking about modding my dc sticks with japanese style arcade parts, what are some options that (if possible) don't require too much drilling/breaking and where to buy them?

You'll have to at least get your hands dirty :p

http://www.geocities.co.jp/AnimeComic-N ... dc/dc.html

buy it all from here

http://www.akihabarashop.com/

[oxtsu]

Looks to be a nice job there, evilfunkster. :)

i'm thinking about modding my dc sticks with japanese style arcade parts, what are some options that (if possible) don't require too much drilling/breaking and where to buy them?

The parts you use won't make much difference. It's about the same amount of work involved.

If you want a stock-like shaft height, go with Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT or Seimitsu LS-55-01, LS-56-01.
Personally, I like the 'low down' feeling with an LS-32 installed.

If you get the Sanwa JLF, also get a 5-pin harness to go with it, part# JLF-H (Seimitsu includes it with their sticks).

I would recommend getting the screw type buttons on your first try, in case you fuck up the button hole shaving. And if you can afford it, the higher durability RG and X switched buttons. That is Sanwa OBSN-30RG and Seimitsu PS-14-GXN.

[GaijinPunch]

chtimi: Save yourself the hassle and make sure whatever stick you get comes w/ a harness. I've always found them worth the extra $5 or so... 5 fewer points to solder.

The crappiest part of modding an agetec is shaving the mount down. A true pain in the ass, but really is more of a hassle than anything.

[theevilfunkster]

funkster, I'd love to see another pic one you get the clear balltop on there.

Done

Now I want pink and green ones for my cab.

[oxtsu]

It looks like you have an LS-40 there. Just noticed the shaft cover.

[theevilfunkster]

It looks like you have an LS-40 there. Just noticed the shaft cover.

That's no shaft cover, it's black electrical tape

It didn't have a shaft cover on it. I used tape to cover some sharp metal bits that were sticking out. I think a previous owner might have used pliers or something to get the ball off and damaged it.

[benstylus]

It looks like you have an LS-40 there. Just noticed the shaft cover.

That's no shaft cover, THAT'S MY WIFE!!!

Ah the classics. As a side note, has anyone actually ever had a chance to use the "that's my wife" joke?

[theevilfunkster]

It looks like you have an LS-40 there. Just noticed the shaft cover.

That's no shaft cover, THAT'S MY WIFE!!!

Ah the classics. As a side note, has anyone actually ever had a chance to use the "that's my wife" joke?

Heh, cant say I have. Nice one though

[chtimi-CLA]

thanks for the advice and link, i just placed an order of 2 sanwa and 2 seimitsu.

[rtw]

Here's my Dreamcast stick, nothing fancy, just modded with a Semitsu LS32 stick and Semitsu buttons. Totally un-moddified inside so it's still just a Dreamcast stick.

Silly question, but what kind of stick is originally inside the DC Arcade stick ?

rtw

[KBZ]

Here's my Dreamcast stick, nothing fancy, just modded with a Semitsu LS32 stick and Semitsu buttons. Totally un-moddified inside so it's still just a Dreamcast stick.

Silly question, but what kind of stick is originally inside the DC Arcade stick ?

rtw

probably something no name :p

it's actualy not that bad at all, but some have been known to stick in corners. This happened to me with one stick, but never with the other. You could definately do a LOT worse than a stock agetec.

[rtw]

Here's my Dreamcast stick, nothing fancy, just modded with a Semitsu LS32 stick and Semitsu buttons. Totally un-moddified inside so it's still just a Dreamcast stick.

Silly question, but what kind of stick is originally inside the DC Arcade stick ?

rtw

probably something no name :p

it's actualy not that bad at all, but some have been known to stick in corners. This happened to me with one stick, but never with the other. You could definately do a LOT worse than a stock agetec.

Thanks for the information, I opened it last night and it's indeed a noname. The PCB looks like Seimitsu but the switches are wrong. The LS-32 should have 'plungers' on the microswitches. My stick is labeled: HKT-7300 and made in Taiwan, is this the agetec ?

rtw

[Kiel]

So if I decide to go the LS-32 route its just "plug and play"? I dont have to solder anything?

And what about LS-32 vs. LS-32-01?

[rtw]

So if I decide to go the LS-32 route its just "plug and play"? I dont have to solder anything?

And what about LS-32 vs. LS-32-01?

The difference is in the contact used. The 01 uses a small 5 pin contact instead of the normal blade connectors. Normally you get this wire and plug when you order such a stick but ask to make 100% sure.

rtw

[thchardcore]

I did 2 sanwa modded dc agetecs, the faceplate has art on it and the vmu slot was covered up. They are for use on my custom supergun for 3rd strike and Super Turbo. Pics soon.

[Kiel]

I dont think I'd be too confident in my abilities with electrical stuff...

If I get the parts and do the modding work could I get one of you guys to do the wiring?

[theevilfunkster]

Some pictures of my dodgy wiring, (sorry my pics are a bit blurry )

[chtimi-CLA]

it's actualy not that bad at all, but some have been known to stick in corners. This happened to me with one stick, but never with the other. You could definately do a LOT worse than a stock agetec.

I have bought many DC sticks while they were cheap, for me and for friends, and a fair share of them either stuck in corner or were much too stiff. Even those that work are OK but don't even compare with a hori stick or even (but i'll probably be alone on this) the neo-geo stick, neo or ps2 version.

[Kiel]

(but i'll probably be alone on this) the neo-geo stick, neo or ps2 version.

I'm with you on this one, neo sticks are my favorite. I use them for both my neo geo and my super gun.

[CIT]

Yeah man, the Neo Geo sticks are superb.

[GaijinPunch]

it's actualy not that bad at all, but some have been known to stick in corners.

That's the definition of bad.

[KBZ]

it's actualy not that bad at all, but some have been known to stick in corners.

That's the definition of bad.

maybe if all did. I still have a stock agetec that has no such problems.

probably happens after a lot of use, and even then I find the worst will only get stuck if you push it far into a corner and then leave it there. It's (my old stock agetec) never gotten stuck for me while playing shmups since I'm probably always moving the stick.

[Daigoro]

I dont think I'd be too confident in my abilities with electrical stuff...

If I get the parts and do the modding work could I get one of you guys to do the wiring?

its really not difficult, its just seems that way if you havent done it before. im sure someone could walk you through it. whatever questions you have should be easily answered.

maybe if all did. I still have a stock agetec that has no such problems.

ive had two agetec's for a number of years and never had a problem with the sticks themselves either. some of the buttons started to wear out, thats it.