seimitsu stick

[Acid_Rain]

I am searching for a pre-build stick for the xbox360 that has a seimitsu joystick. I already checked eTokki and eightarc but they only have sticks with the Sanwa JLF.

Any recommendations?

[chempop]

Hori Real Arcade Pro EX-SE is what you're after.

[Acid_Rain]

Final question:
Are there any shops in Germany that sell the Hori RAP ex-se?

[Fudoh]

post a search request on triggerzone and/or hardedge and I'm sure you'll get hooked up very soon.

[lawnspic]

I recently purchased a Qanba Q4Raf from New York video games and also purchased a Seimitsu ls32-01 to replace the stock Sanwa. Instalation is snap since the Qanba has the mounting option for the seimitsu stick. Unless you get a custom or a Ex-se that really is the only option besides modding it yourself.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

The Hori RAP EX-SE stick is ace in my book. Although it doesn't have built-in auto-fire functionality, it still gets the job done right the first time in terms of having an all-Seimitsu layout for the joystick & push buttons. The hefty stick base definitely won't budge during such heated shmup sessions (another thing I like about it). Unfortunately, it's no longer sold on HoriUSA's site & is out-of-production as well.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[emphatic]

Do yourself a favor and get the LS-56 instead of an LS-32 if you're considering part swapping. Much better stick for shmups.

[Acid_Rain]

So, what about getting a etokki or eightarc one and upgrading it with the ls-56?

I don't know a thing about modding. But I'm willing to learn

[man9child]

The thing is, if a stick is made with a Sanwa JLF standard it will most likely have a 5 pin harness on it. The LS-32 can be hooked up with the same harness.

The other Seimitsu models don't have that little harness, so you'd have to splice the wires and hook them up directly to the microswitches. It's not particularly difficult, but it's also not plug and play like the LS-32 would be.

[emphatic]

The thing is, if a stick is made with a Sanwa JLF standard it will most likely have a 5 pin harness on it. The LS-32 can be hooked up with the same harness.

The other Seimitsu models don't have that little harness, so you'd have to splice the wires and hook them up directly to the microswitches. It's not particularly difficult, but it's also not plug and play like the LS-32 would be.

LOL what? All the Seimitsu sticks with -01 in at the end, like LS-40-01, LS-56-01 etc have the PCB and 5-pin connector.

[z0mbie90]

Do yourself a favor and get the LS-56 instead of an LS-32 if you're considering part swapping. Much better stick for shmups.

I'm planning to buy new joystick for my custom stick. I have used some cheap stick. I have a Hori RAP VX-SA and the Sanwa stick is superb for fighters but have some hard times when playing shmups.

Should I go with the LS-56-01 then?

[cpcbautista]

So, what about getting a etokki or eightarc one and upgrading it with the ls-56?

I don't know a thing about modding. But I'm willing to learn

You can also get any of the madcatz sticks (SF Fightstick SE or TE, or the WWE Brawl Stick) and easily swap out joystick and buttons with just a screwdriver. No soldering needed. Refer to the following guide if you want more info on this route. I have personally tried an LS-32-01, LS-56-01, and a LS-58-01 in a Brawlstick and they work without any problems. But like emphatic said, make sure the stick you get ends with -01 so it has a 5 pin connector.

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?th ... faq.56839/

From what I can see, the eightarc stick is just as easy to mod as the madcatz stick. all you have to do is disconnect the wires from the buttons and stick and swap with new parts. Below is the picture of the inside of an eightarc stick I found on the net.

[Ed Oscuro]

I recently purchased a Qanba Q4Raf from New York video games and also purchased a Seimitsu ls32-01 to replace the stock Sanwa. Instalation is snap since the Qanba has the mounting option for the seimitsu stick. Unless you get a custom or a Ex-se that really is the only option besides modding it yourself.

Hey, I was reading recently that some folks tested the Qanba Q4RAF as being slightly faster in response than the HRAP, which is pretty interesting. Unfortunately the possibility of needing to buy another stick is a bit offputting.

[cpcbautista]

Do yourself a favor and get the LS-56 instead of an LS-32 if you're considering part swapping. Much better stick for shmups.

I'm planning to buy new joystick for my custom stick. I have used some cheap stick. I have a Hori RAP VX-SA and the Sanwa stick is superb for fighters but have some hard times when playing shmups.

Should I go with the LS-56-01 then?

I would second an LS-56-01, but they are starting to become a little difficult to find. The new LS-58-01 is the replacement for the LS-56-01 and many places are re-stocking inventory with the 58 instead of 56. They are the same stick but the the difference is that the spring is softer in the ls-58, making it a little easier to move the stick in all directions. I personally like the ls58, but it may be too sensitive for others. However, the ls56 I would definitely recommend.

[opt2not]

I recently upgraded from my LS-32 to LS-58's, and they are absolute boss. I'm really happy I got rid of those sloppy 32's.
The tighter actuation really makes you feel more in control of your game, and I really have no problems with the spring tension at the moment. It feels tight enough that you don't really accidentally hit undesirable switches, though soft enough that it doesn't make your wrists ache after a while.
I threw an octo-gate on 'em and they're just perfect for shootin' down those pesky aliens. I highly recommend the LS-58's

[man9child]

Ah, didn't realize the LS-40 and LS-56 had pcb variants. I could have sworn the last time I was looking at sticks the LS-32 was the only one that did.

[lawnspic]

Qanba and Eightarc sticks are mostly the same except for some minor differences

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkedyhsxszM

[man9child]

Anyone know what mounting plate you'd need to mount an LS-56/58 in an Egret 2? Doesn't look like plates you could use with the Ls-32 would fit.

[unGDLK]

Qanba will release sticks with Seimitsu parts soon.

http://www.arcadeshock.com/items/qanba- ... s/list.htm

[Acid_Rain]

thanks for the link.

can't wait to see the design of the stick.

[Relysis]

Qanba will release sticks with Seimitsu parts soon.

http://www.arcadeshock.com/items/qanba- ... s/list.htm

Has anybody gotten this Q4 SE? I have emailed arcade shock multiple times, and no answer. I'd like to know if the stick comes with the LS-32, 56, 58, etc. No pictures online either... I'm completely new to sticks, so having a great triple mod out of the box for shmups would be incredible.

[Acid_Rain]

waiting for some pics and details too…

[SolderFace]

thats a hori. I paid $10 more for black. the other one is a real arcade pro VX-SA


and the LS-32-01 drops right in with no fuss. two screws and the harness plugs in. I'm doing this mod today when my stick gets here in the mail. I can take pictures if you want. its really super super easy to do. there is a youtube video of the EX-SE getting a LS-32-01 and it is exactly the same mod. two screws. if you have a LS-32 you are on the wrong mounting plate and harness.

[SolderFace]

the stock sanwa JLF in my hori MVC3 stick


this is what I used. its a LS-32-01


all done


the 4 screws that hold the JLF are self tapping, save them. you only need two. its tight the first time tapping those two holes. you need to really force it when you screw it in. you should have no problems as long as you go in straight. you need to flip the harness over so the black touches C on the PCB of the LS-32-01

I played some mushihimesama maniac with this and it was awesome compared to the paewang/datel stick I was using. clicking is louder than the sanwa or the paewang. that can be fixed later if it really bothers me. the height of the bat top is really good for me.

[Acid_Rain]

Has anybody news on the qanba stick?

The hori mod seem cool too.

[Trevor spencer]

Couple of questons about the LS-56

Does it have the same shaft lengh as the LS-32 ?

Can you fit the LS-32 S Plate to the LS-56 ?

Wouldnt mind tring one myself

Thanks

[SolderFace]

google slagcoin. slagcoin is the master database of information on all that stuff down to every detail.

[Relysis]

I sure wish somebody on this site had purchased one of the Q4 SEs from arcade shock. They seem to be sold out of the sku with the clear white balltop already. AS is still not responding to any emails either I'm whiny I know, but it's a huge purchase for me to do blind without knowing anything about the parts.

[SolderFace]

dude, a balltop should not hold you up. they are $3 and they fit your Q4 just fine. you can get them everywhere. sanwa and seimitsu use the same ball tops. just order the stick now and swap the top later. its very very easy to change tops.

[Relysis]

dude, a balltop should not hold you up. they are $3 and they fit your Q4 just fine. you can get them everywhere. sanwa and seimitsu use the same ball tops. just order the stick now and swap the top later. its very very easy to change tops.

I don't care about the balltop at all, obviously. I just want to know what stick it comes with. If it isn't a 56 or 58, I would have to buy another stick to put in, defeating the purpose of the SE in the first place. The balltop is just how they differentiate the two SKUs for the SE. The price would be about the same to replace the parts in a regular Q4, but without the benefit of factory warranty.