Softdrink 117
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Well, mixing two springs is just a kludge...the LS55 spring is perfect IME.
So I've tried the LS58, lucky me that it fit perfectly within the JLF screw holes:
too bad I really don't like it: the octo gate is not edgy enough, the square gate is boring, the shaft cover is annoying as I always have the feeling that the ball is unscrewing itself, it's too darn clicky and the throw distance is also way too short.
I've also tried to play around w/ a very stiff spring on the JLF, but it was too stiff to make this any fun:
I guess engineering the perfect spring is not as easy as it seems, as the stock JLF spring is way too loose.
Anyway, when I removed the stock JLF, I noticed that they put a dust cover between the JLF itself and the bottom of the top panel:
I didn't put it back, and it became a clicky feast! So I've installed true acoustic damping foam in there + two dust covers on top:
Plus the top dust cover of course:
So anyway, I'm dead set on the octo JLF + LS55 spring, my only last issue is the throw distance that's quite big....I tried to limit it using a marker cap:
But that didn't really help and it wouldn't stay in place for more than 10 secs anyway ^^
So I tried the electrician tape trick, as shown on that youtube video:
But it wasn't any better either, I guess the octo JLF is perfect apart from the loose spring.
So now, I need to work out a proper artwork and have it printed
There's no template available, so I'm really not sure how to work it out? I guess I could scan it, resize it to the right dimensions and then work out my own template? Then use some Ikaruga artwork, make it fit within the template, have it printed et voilà? I'm not sure how to cut the holes for the buttons and stick, though?
This said, Soukyugurentai is hell fun! and the soundtrack is amazing! Can't wait to hear Ikaruga and G5 through my USB DAC, as the consoles onboard chips were prolly $0.5 IC's.
Also, the START button doesn't work in RS/MAME and I can't get the Ikaruga GD-ROM to work either..
I've heard about several sticks that use two dustcovers when fitted with a JLF. Mine is not of the type. Sorry to hear that you can't get it quite right-- but if you've found what works for you, stick with it. I personally love the LS-58. I haven't tried octo JLF, though, so if/when I feel curious I'll give that a try along with some mods. Who knows-- maybe I'll like it even more. But for now I'm satisfied.
Cutting holes in paper is... annoying. The easiest way is to use a punch, but that never works when you want it to. The best method I've found is to use a specialized exacto knife with a rotating blade designed to cut curves. It takes some practice to get used to, but it can make very smooth cuts if and when needed. A normal exacto knife would probably be fine too, you'd just have to be more careful. Scissors are to be avoided at all cost.
I'm running Ikaruga's GC version via Dolphin. It works perfectly for me (with all my gamecube games, actually, it's a fantastic emulator). What problems are you having?