s1mplehumar wrote:wip3outguy7 wrote:Yeah, if your only options are JLF and pad, stick with the pad.
The JLF is trash for shmups unless you're using Kowal's (from Shoryuken.com) mod.
I am using an HRAP 2 SA to play just about anything that can be played on a stick. I have the original Sanwa buttons it came with and a Semitsu LS-40 stick installed.
The LS-40 has a pretty short throw, but it's still manageable for fighting games. My plan is to eventually build a dedicated platformer/shmup/run n' gun stick and put my LS-32 back in the HRAP 2 SA to make it a dedicated fighting stick.
Thanks for the link, wipeout. I'm guessing he had those actuators machined. Very cool.
Phaedrus ordered one and I had a chance to test it out. It has maybe 2 mm of travel before it trips the switches, LOL. It's pretty awesome and one of the best shmup sticks I have ever played on. Phaedrus is going to pick up a few more on his next order and I am going to try an nab one from him.