The Panasonic switch would be a lot better, if not revered if it did not actuate so late. It actuates when the hinge-lever is level with the switch making operating the stick awkward as you have to move the stick all the way to the point that it touches the collar-gate for it to actuate.
My Taeyoung Fanta setup:
Golden Fanta Mod by Arcade Stick Indonesia
Shat: 7mm
Actuator: 16.5mm
Grommet: Blue 55A
Golden Fanta Core + hard spring
I like switches that require high operating force to actuate because it allows me to feel when I have actuated the switches, I find this is nice to have on a gate-less stick. I guess I like the more ‘tactile’ feel of them. Whats also nice is that because they require more force to actuate, you don’t accidentally actuate opposing switches when returning to neutral.
So I installed a Crown 309MJ in my Etokki (K stick model), works great however the dust-washer is slightly smaller on the korean hole. Where can I get a slightly larger dust washer for it? thanks
Not sure if anyone has tried this yet or not. I made k-stick mount for the magenta today.
Inputs seem to be detected, but I don’t have a case to mount it in atm. It will be awhile before I get the chance to properly test it.
question about lubricant for the golden crown…i also ordered the delrin core and set, and was wondering if you need lubricant when using those parts instead of metal on metal?
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For anyone interested, this worked 100%. It’s a bit strange not having feedback from switch activation, my input accuracy suffered a bit, but that probably has a lot to do with muscle memory.
I made the mounting plate out of a 3/8 inch thick material, roughly the thickness of a microswitch. The PCB is shimmed with nylon washers. I used small metal washers to adjust how close the magnet is to the PCB, the screw is pretty long so there is room for adjustment. I also adjusted the height of the bat top using washers, there was enough thread left on the shaft to get a secure fit.
I tried using it with no actuator, but found it difficult to be accurate. Would probably be ok for games like Street Fighter, but I didn’t like it for Tekken. I installed the bottom piece of the Magenta actuator inverted which is roughly the same size as the stock myoungshin actuator, this setup is a bit better.
I had no problem leaving the Magenta software open and tweaking settings while in game on PC, which was convenient. You just have to connect the Magenta PCB first then connect the Arcade stick.
Pretty easy mod for anyone interested in trying the magenta, but prefers a Korean style lever.
I should add, being able to monitor your inputs live its amazing for finding where your input tendencies are weak.
Yeah you are right, I realized making errors after posting it. I don’t have enough preparation when making video, just go on the fly. and when I saw an easier place to draw a marking line, spontaneously I use it. but it doesn’t matter since the point of the video is to show comparison and both use the same method and errors, hope you got the point.
I modified the airbag lever plate and stock myoungshin actuator to use with the magenta. This way I can get the feel of switches and the consistency of the Magenta. I’m thinking about mounting it to my Fujin lever, but would have to sand the bottom part of the Magenta shaft to fit the diameter of the Fujin bushing.
The base of the Magenta and the AirBager plate are the same dimensions, so you can carpet tape them together and use the Magenta base as a guide to drill your pilot holes. Then drill the pilot holes out to the proper size and tap them for use with screws.You can drill a shallow recess in the myoungshin actuator with a 10mm drill bit for the brass washer from the Magenta to rest in.
it doesn’t matter since the point of the video is to show comparison and both use the same method and errors, hope you got the point.
it’s funny you hope I get the point, since that’s exactly what I said at the very beginning of my post :
The throw comparison between delrin golden collar and stock fanta is ok since the same error in method is made during both measurements. Otoh, the error gives a wrong value for total throw.[…]this being said, the custom collars look a hell of a lot better than the stock one.
Yo-O, main designer from Samducksa (Crown) says the SDB buttons will now be available with Cherry MX, led version, not only Futaba.
(The question is will the assembly be less loose than before)
It coincides with Razer’s announcement concerning their new mechanical switch based arcade buttons
Got quite used to my 309helpme, however a lot of people seem to rate other sticks more highly.
Being in the UK this was the most accessible stick, is their any need to go out looking for other brands? What might I be missing that the 309 doesn’t offer?
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