Modding a Mayflash stick (finished! 1/18/2009)

[mR_CaESaR]

If you are planning to use a JLF, you need to make a “spacer” out of 1/4" MDF to get the correct mounting height. When you take out the stock stick, you should see an square outline with rounded corner. Make a spacer in that shape and put it in there. You might have to dremel down the plastic post for the screws so it sits flush with the panel. You can mount the joystick using those 4 existing holes. Just drill through it, drill though the MDF space and drill holes on the JLF gate. Also want to counter sink the holes on the top of the panel so it is flush.

Hi,

I’m currently waiting for play asia to deliver my stick, I’ve got all the parts except the stick and I think i’m ready for this mod.

I do have one question regarding this, why do you need to make a space with 5mm mdf to mount the JLF stick?

Coudln’t you just use the bracket and screw it down with bolts?

Or is this so you can mount the stick from the bottom and there’s no bolts at the top?

[System_1]

Hi,

I’m currently waiting for play asia to deliver my stick, I’ve got all the parts except the stick and I think i’m ready for this mod.

I do have one question regarding this, why do you need to make a space with 5mm mdf to mount the JLF stick?

Coudln’t you just use the bracket and screw it down with bolts?

Or is this so you can mount the stick from the bottom and there’s no bolts at the top?

The reason for the mdf spacer is so the stick, when measured from the bottom of the ball to the joystick hole, is 24mm, which is ‘standard’ arcade height. If you just screw it on it’ll sit higher than normal.

Also when I did it I needed to use different screws because the ones that hooked up the stock stick we’re too long. Shortening those screws works also

[System_1]

I don’t think there is anything you can do about MK vs. DC with the Mayflash. The joystick on the Mayflash might act as BOTH the d-pad and analog (I could be wrong). This is why you are having problems with up and down. The only solution is to get a another arcade stick that can switch between digital and analog. I know the HRAP3 is able to do this.

P.S. Is the PS3 button layout on you Mayflash the same as the PS2?

Yes, the button layout is the same…the only difference is for PC use, where the buttons are simply whatever you assign them to be. If I remember, the four outer buttons act as the shoulder button, and the four inner ones act as the basic buttons.

Was just checking eBay for the HRAP3…in the long run, I’m probably better off getting one of those…just might have to wait for awhile. High price tag, but then, I guess you get what you pay for. I’m guessing it has a PS button on it, meaning it should work for PS2 games then as well, hopefully?

[System_1]

Yes, the button layout is the same…the only difference is for PC use, where the buttons are simply whatever you assign them to be. If I remember, the four outer buttons act as the shoulder button, and the four inner ones act as the basic buttons.

Was just checking eBay for the HRAP3…in the long run, I’m probably better off getting one of those…just might have to wait for awhile. High price tag, but then, I guess you get what you pay for. I’m guessing it has a PS button on it, meaning it should work for PS2 games then as well, hopefully?

HRAP3:
http://sdtekken.com/tech-area/arcade-sticks/ps3-hrap3/hori-real-arcade-pro-3-review/
The HRAP3 is compatible with PS2 games. Good luck getting one for a decent price.

Mayflash:
http://picasaweb.google.com/claudeswares/MayflashArcadeStick?feat=directlink
The button layout is like that for the PS3? I bought mine in March, so I was wondering if they updated it.

[mR_CaESaR]

The reason for the mdf spacer is so the stick, when measured from the bottom of the ball to the joystick hole, is 24mm, which is ‘standard’ arcade height. If you just screw it on it’ll sit higher than normal.

Also when I did it I needed to use different screws because the ones that hooked up the stock stick we’re too long. Shortening those screws works also

i see, thanks for the explanation…, so now for the million dollar question, will mounting the JLF to the 5mm mdf spacer be “strong” enough compared to being mounted with the mounting block that came with the JLF?

[KaizenStrife]

Is the mounting plate 5 mm?? Or do I have to put JLF>Mounting Plate>Spacer>Case ???

[mR_CaESaR]

Is the mounting plate 5 mm?? Or do I have to put JLF>Mounting Plate>Spacer>Case ???

The mounting plate is definately not 5mm. Going from the picture here

The JLF can go directly on the spacer, i’m not sure if 5mm will be strong enough though, coming from the bottom, but a picture tells a thousand words, and that picture definiately says it’ll hold.

[KaizenStrife]

Hmm isnt the stick thick enough?? Im just gonna stick the stick in…lol

[mR_CaESaR]

Hmm isnt the stick thick enough?? Im just gonna stick the stick in…lol

yeah thats what i’m thinking, i’m just going to bolt it straight on like the OP.

I wish play asia would send my bloody stick already!!!

I’ve got all the parts, just waiting for the stick now.

[KaizenStrife]

lol I need parts to mod mine…I got mine from amazon…50$ with shipping took 3 days to ship…I need to wait awhile for parts but i can buy a joystick at FFA

[System_1]

I modded my Mayflash and it has a ~5mm spacer. The joystick feels secure to me.
http://picasaweb.google.com/claudeswares
JLF->Spacer->Case
You do NOT need the mounting plate if you use the spacer method to mount.

If you secure the directly to the case with bolts from the top (mounting plate is used here), the stick will be noticably higher than normal. If you are okay with that then go for it.

[mR_CaESaR]

I modded my Mayflash and it has a ~5mm spacer. The joystick feels secure to me.
http://picasaweb.google.com/claudeswares
JLF->Spacer->Case
You do NOT need the mounting plate if you use the spacer method to mount.

If you secure the directly to the case with bolts from the top (mounting plate is used here), the stick will be noticably higher than normal. If you are okay with that then go for it.

Do you have more photos of how you secured the stick?

It looks very clean, i’m tempted to do it like the way you’ve done it.

[KaizenStrife]

Hmm If you use a plate, you still cut down the original mount right??

[mR_CaESaR]

Hmm If you use a plate, you still cut down the original mount right??

I think i can answer that one… from the pics and what i’ve read, you will have to cut down the original mount from the mayflash, this is because the jlf mounting plate won’t fit with the original mounting plate plastic

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-nvm question answered please delete-

[speedsterharry]

Has anyone detailed how to mod a mayflash with a Seimitsu LS-32 ? I’m going to do this next week and would like to grab a few ideas before starting. Thanks !

EDIT: Found something there:

http://torneosonline.com/img/1tutorial/tutorial.htm

But the actual fastening of the stick to the case is not detailed. The problem (if I recall correctly my sanwa-modded mayflash) is that the top cover of the case is not very thick, which means countersinking some bolts to secure the stick might prove too fragile… (and you HAVE to countersink the bolts to apply an artwork on top).

[System_1]

I have a multimeter, but am not sure how to find the 5v on the mayflash board. I want to do a dual pcb mod with a 360 pad: I’ve read that it’s usually the red wire, but when I test it with a multimeter there are numerous points that give off a reading of ~5v (around 4.5-5). The red wire is on the point C8. I’ll try to take a pic later

EDIT: it’s said that this pcb doesn’t work with a dual pcb 360 mod: the inputs go crazy

[KaizenStrife]

how do you add custom art??just put sticker paper??

[skooboy74]

just finished modding mine…

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/LifestyleJDM/Stickers/MayflashSanwa.jpg

[System_1]

Do you have more photos of how you secured the stick?

It looks very clean, i’m tempted to do it like the way you’ve done it.

My photoalbum has been updated.

@KaizenStrife: Use the lamilabel method. This is the same method people use to add art to the Madcatz SE sticks.

@speedsterharry: You are correct. You must remove the walls and mounting holes from the case. The bolts then come in from the top to secure the mounting plate. I have not heard of any problems with the case breaking from mounting it this way (no guarantee from me though ).

@dramatics: That is sad to hear, but thanks for the info.

@skooboy74: Very nice.