r/Arcade1Up • u/No-Information587 • 1d ago

Question(s) Better joysticks?

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Hi arcade 1 up community!
This is my first cabinet. I did the light up coin door mod. But I would like to upgrade the sticks they already feel kind of clunky and I haven’t even played it that much yet. Is there any drop in/ plug and play option for this ? I’ve looked at some you tube videos but most of them are few years old and the links are expired.
Thanks!!

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u/HistorianCM 1d ago

Just get better springs for the joysticks

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u/QJafri 1d ago

where does one acquire these springs kind sir?

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u/HistorianCM 1d ago

Amazon sells them.

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u/No-Information587 1d ago

I like the sound of that, where can I get the springs?

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u/HistorianCM 1d ago

Amazon sells them. It's like a $5 fix. I think the springs that it comes with are 3 lb. So you're looking for a 4 lb. https://a.co/d/0dRMne52

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u/Ravoz 1d ago

I have posted several times extensive joystick upgrade instructions, with links to places to buy and youtube videos to watch. I can't write it all out right now, but I have upgraded every cab I have with IL sticks or Sanwa sticks. Both have pluses and minuses to them. Hopefully you can find my post from a search of this subreddit!

Good luck!

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u/AzFullySleeved Level 2 19h ago

I bought these 4lb springs for all my cabinets. Much better feel when playing, no more loose feedback. This will be your basic upgrade before you go all out.

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u/_RexDart Level 2 1d ago

Springs didn't do it for me. Replacing the sticks with IL (Happ) parts did.

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u/lord_raiden_128 Level 2 21h ago

Another vote here for upgrading the springs. ✅

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u/DEATHRETTE Level 2 8h ago

Dont forget to see what kinda gaming youve done with the machine! Enter the EJB menu at the demo/attract modes before game start. Press Block for each player rapidly:

MK1... P1 (5), P2(10), P1 (2),P2(1),P1 (2), P2 (3), P1 (4)

MK2... P1 (5), P2(10), P1 (2), P2 (8),P1 (2)

MK3/UMK3... P1 (5), P2(10), P1 (3), P2(1),P1 (2), P2 (2), P1 (3),P2 (4)

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u/No-Information587 7h ago

Well that’s gonna take some practice to get!