I believe most–if not all–Seimitsu joysticks fit that description. The Sanwa JLW might as well. A number of Korean sticks (generally the better ones) also qualify.
I’m sure there are others out there somewhere but that probably covers all the major ones.
uh deadfrog, you have it wrong. All Seimitsu sticks, most Korean, the Sanwa JLW, and the Happ Super use levered microswitches. The Sanwa JLF, the Happ Competition, the Happ Ultimate, and the Crown CLW 305 do not.
Thank you very much, Kowal.
I was especially interested to know if the Suzo STC used levers.
I looked at your photos, but the restrictor plate is opaque, and it’s hard to see through narrow opening.
Apparently my understanding is wildly incorrect. Could someone please explain to me the difference between “directly actuated” microswitches and “bladed” or “levered” ones?
I don’t have that particular Suzo, I’ve got an older Suzo that uses rubber for centering, instead of a spring. And that particular model easily accepts short levered microswitches; not sure what it originally came with though, because mine was bought used. Looking at your pics, the STC looks too ‘tight’ to accept those type of microswitches and the actuator also looks different too…