1.5mm actuator JLF

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Smashwings
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1.5mm actuator JLF

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Hello all, I have a MadCatz Fightstick Alpha that would like to mod for shmups, and because of its case height, the JLF is the direct fit (the small Seimitsu LS-33 may fit without sanding/grinding, not sure).
Has anyone tried an oversized JLF actuator of 1.5mm? like this

https://paradisearcadeshop.com/home/con ... blue-15-mm

I know 1mm JLF oversized actuators are widely tested , but have found nothing about bigger actuators (1.5mm-2mm).
Would like to know about 1.5mm actuators because I think JLF trow/engage with 1mm actuators is still bigger than a Seimitsu LS-33 (Is this correct?)

Thanks
Smashwings
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Re: 1.5mm actuator JLF

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Have received the Kowal actuator and it feels mucha better than before, by now, but have ordered some PVC shrink to try to add more diameter.

After PVC shrink maybe will try with LS-33 or LS-56 (with ls-33 shaft maybe because is shorter) and the kowal mod to reduced throw for this seimitsu line. My ideal would be IL Mag Stick but it will never fit inside no matter what :lol:

Also have fitted gold leaf concave buttons, which are the only concave ones that fit into the stick, not without having problems fitting the motherboard inside again. Also a bat top to set the look and feel of the retro arcade stick I was used to.

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Taiyaki
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Re: 1.5mm actuator JLF

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I love the Kowal actuator, it makes the JLF an awesome stick imo. I know many love it without it too, but for me it makes it that much better.
Smashwings
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Re: 1.5mm actuator JLF

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Taiyaki wrote:I love the Kowal actuator, it makes the JLF an awesome stick imo. I know many love it without it too, but for me it makes it that much better.
Absolutely, it is a must for any JLF , not only for schmups (which is mandatory) but also for any other game, including fighters in my opinion.

For shmups JLF with kowal it's nice but not enough, will try enlarging actuator with shrink, because bigger paradise actuators have an expensive shipping to europe, paradiseshop please set cheaper international shipping :roll:
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