Seimitsu LS-33NA Pinout

_rm_ · Oct 25, 2013

A few months ago, i bought a Seimitsu Joystick in Japan. I tought it was a regular LS-33.

Yesterday i finally used it and it didn't work. I picked up my multimeter to find out that this pinout is differente from ALL Seimistu and Sanwa joysticks? It seems that the ground pin is in the middle.

Info about this model is a bit scarce on the internet, can anyone tell me more about it? Was this intended for some specific kind of cabinet?

pulstar · Oct 25, 2013

I'm sure Namco Cyberlead Cabinets used these joysticks as standard.

_rm_ · Oct 25, 2013

pulstar said:
I'm sure Namco Cyberlead Cabinets used these joysticks as standard.

Thank you very much, with that information i was able to google the answer:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?196742-help-with-joystick-I-O-in-cyberlead

Looks like i need to build an adapter to invert a couple of wires.

Since i don't own the JST parts i might end up buying another Seimitsu joystick, is this model worth the trouble of building the adapter? It's new.

Kid Panda · Oct 25, 2013

I have the LS-33NA in my blast, I like the sticks but it wasn't worth the trouble to rewire my looms.

_rm_ · Oct 25, 2013

kidpanda said:
I have the LS-33NA in my blast, I like the sticks but it wasn't worth the trouble to rewire my looms.

What would you recommend instead? Please note that this will be used in a "shmups only" CP. In my regular CP i have a full Sanwa setup and i'm very happy with that.

I already found a female 5 pin JST plug at my job, maybe i try to make the adapter just for the sake of it...

Kid Panda · Oct 25, 2013

_rm_ said:
What would you recommend instead? Please note that this will be used in a "shmups only" CP. In my regular CP i have a full Sanwa setup and i'm very happy with that.

I already found a female 5 pin JST plug at my job, maybe i try to make the adapter just for the sake of it...

For shooties I say go LS-32-02, I like the feel and quick action of the 33s, but you can't go wrong with a 32.

_rm_ · Oct 25, 2013

_rm_ · Oct 25, 2013

Since i got the necessary parts, i decided to build a ghetto adapter. It looks like Sh#t, but works like a charm

Only played for a couple of minutes, but i like the feel of the joystick.

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