Arcade Stick [Cleaning, Lube, Maintenance]

[@HokKan]

My stick had a lot of resistance, I thought it needed replacing. Turns out it was just dirty! Thanks so much for this tutorial.

[@TeamPandory]

Nothing like giving your stick a good clean 😉 Glad you got it working well again.

[@TheRealDonnyJepp]

I just upgraded my sticks tonight! Thanks for the info. Besides showing me how to properly clean them, I Now understand much better how to take them apart and reassemble them properly. Enjoyed as always! Thank you guys🖤

[@arcadesunday4592]

Very nice maintenance tutorials for these arcade joysticks. Those e-clips are always a PITA to take off / install... Those will last for at least another 6 months!

[@TeamPandory]

Not with the amount of play they get ..... Probably 6 years at least ;)

[@arcadesunday4592]

@@TeamPandory haha, yea I know... High quality stuff!

[@qazmko22]

I'm happy that Sir Patrick Stewart caught you trying to lube your joystick!

[@TeamPandory]

You're obviously mixing up our John Luke with someone else.

[@qazmko22]

@@TeamPandory 🎶 Captin Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise? 🎶

[@johnluke69]

Whilst there may be a resemblance, him and I are not the same. I drive around in my Vauxhall Corsa eating take-out meals in McDonald's Parking areas.

[@1andonlyfaxz787]

i thought this channel would have atleast like 10k subs but its underrated man came here from a keyboard video i subbed

[@TeamPandory]

Came for a keyboard, stayed for the stick jokes 😂. Thanks for "sticking" around, and thanks for your nice comment. Appreciated 😅👍

[@1andonlyfaxz787]

@@TeamPandory lmao np

[@MikeSeabeesGamingHQ]

Glad you did this video. I'll need it in the future for my Sanwa joysticks 🕹 on my 1943 cab.

[@TeamPandory]

Thanks man ☺️. Nice to see it can be useful

[@RGF]

Pretty cool....on my Sanwa I've changed the springs...with more tension...and a extender....and they feel perfect 😀

[@TeamPandory]

I may try heavier springs, but I found the biggest change is changing the gate.

[@nickmac902]

@@TeamPandory to witch one ?

[@TeamPandory]

@@nickmac902 Depends what is in already. If it's a circle gate, then there's a huge difference between that and a square, or hex. Circle gates are the worst

[@nickmac902]

@@TeamPandory oh yeah. I use square. Tried hex but didn't really like it.

[@TeamPandory]

@@nickmac902 hex would be better for shooters I think. Square flows better for fighters IMO

[@greensun1334]

Last week I ordered a Sanwa stick for my Neo Geo ASP. It should arrive today or tomorrow, I'm curious if it makes a big difference to the original stick. Maybe I will change the buttons as well, but I have to decide what's better, Sanwa or Seimitsu?

[@TeamPandory]

There's more of a difference in sanwa Vs semitsu when it comes to the stick. But I'd say go with semitsu buttons. Regarding the feel, they're similar, but Ive had wayyy more sanwa buttons break than seimitsu

[@greensun1334]

@@TeamPandory ok, thanks for answering. Then I choose the Seimitsu buttons, they seem to be more robust. And what's the main difference between the sticks of those brands? Or let's say, who makes the better sticks?

[@TeamPandory]

@@greensun1334 both are great. The 80s 90s era was full of seimitsu / sanwa hybrid arcade machines in Japan. Eventually the main machines mostly adopted Sanwa .. if youve played a Tekken game, sanwa sticks. Seimitsu have a huge range of different feeling sticks. Shootemup fans prefer these as they're seen as being more precise.

[@DKOG73]

Great tutorial!! This is important - The voice clips are money!!

[@TeamPandory]

Thanks man. There are enough plain video guides... Captain Picard keeps things spicy 😆

[@PackageFromChina]

What is that intro music ?

[@tiagofernandes8848]

@team pandory hey bro, about the grease used, do you prefer tamiya cera-grease or shin etsu? and how long does it take to lubricate again using tamyia cera-grease?

[@TeamPandory]

Not really bothered with "Shin Etsu" - the Cera Grease seems to work well enough and that tube is going to last a life-time.

[@tiagofernandes8848]

@@TeamPandory ok, but I mean the "feel" when using shin etsu is the same when using cera-grease or is there any difference? thanks

[@pk.002]

@@tiagofernandes8848 They feel the same, or at least I can't tell the difference. I haven't used Sera grease but I have used Shin Etsu and Super Lube PTFE grease.

[@pk.002]

Hey there! Thanks for your tutorial. Would you know if the same procedure is applicable to a Seimitsu LS-40-01? It looks similar to the one you used in the video, and I bought one which was supposedly new from an arcade shop but it was dirty.

[@TeamPandory]

Yeah, most sticks are actually quite similar- especially if they're made by the same company.

[@pk.002]

@@TeamPandory Brilliant, thank you! I'm going to be cleaning mine off next week once I have the mounting plate and replacement shaft/dust cover I ordered for it arrive. I wish it wasn't as much of a pain to clean compared to Sanwa joysticks.

[@TeamPandory]

@@pk.002 Yep, it's the compromise ... Of having a better stick. Seimitsu ftw! :D

[@wahidulsagor8884]

Sometimes the joystick handle is so tite. So how can be loose it?

[@LFiers]

Hi, I bought a Hori Fight Stick Alpha and only hope for about a week and now the joysticks squeaks, especially when I press up. Why would it be squeaking when it's pretty much new? Everything feels perfectly fine but it's annoying. Do you have any ideas as to why and why I can do? I was thinking it might just need oil but is it normal for it to squeak so soon after purchasing it?

[@TeamPandory]

@@LFiers if it's under warranty, I'd just send it back asap for a replacement.

[@LFiers]

​@@TeamPandoryOh really? So it's not normal for an arcade stick to be squeaky then?

[@TeamPandory]

@@LFiers Depends on the type of "squeak", I guess. Maybe check other reviews and compare?

[@LFiers]

@@TeamPandory Well, the swuesk happens when I push down and when I push right. Not sure what would cause it. I was thinking that some WD40 silicon spray might help but I'm not sure as I'm new to arcade sticks. Do they need lubrication and if so, how often and what type of oil? I didn't see anything in the manual about that. Thanks

[@TeamPandory]

@@LFiers You shouldn't need any lubrication at all if you got it new. Ask for a replacement before you do anything to it! - Joystick controllers should be fine for a good few years when they're new. BTW WD40 is NOT lubrication, it removes water / rust, and doesn't actually lubricate anything. Good for a short time, but then it'll dry it out. What you're wanting to get for joystick lubrication is silicone grease, then maybe after a few games, add one drop of 3-in-1 oil. After that you should be good for 3-5 years depending on use.

[@MarioLopez-ri4tg]

What grease can be used that is easily available at Home Depot or other retailers?

[@TeamPandory]

Silicone grease should be good

[@britishwordplay4335]

Not regarding this video but have a query if possible?. How do I update the retroarch on my cloned super console x please?, I have updated the Emuelec fine. Much appreciated

[@TeamPandory]

If you check the changelog from emuelec, retroarch and cores (emulator) get updated with each version (of emuelec). RetroPie and the other distros work the same way.

[@tokentoken476]

What type of grease is ok to use in arcade lever?

[@TeamPandory]

We use this Tamiya ceramic crease, but the usual recommendation is silicone grease. Have a check online for arcade stick grease

[@johnboydojo]

Any advice for a stick that is now really loose? I've had a look at it (sanwa style) but I'm guessing just buy a new one. Does get played a fair bit. Microswitches seem fine but its so loose compared to the two player side. Any thoughts would be great 🙂

[@TeamPandory]

Sanwa style as in a cheap rip-off? If that's the case, just replace with an authentic one. It's more trouble than it's worth.

[@TeamPandory]

Another thing you could do ... Is change the sticks over. Swap them out so player one has a tighter stick (grin)

[@johnboydojo]

@@TeamPandory I ended up just ordering some stronger springs. I've taken the C clips off before to have a look so it shouldn't be too difficult to replace. Only cost me a quid or so...we shall see! I'll keep ya posted! Thanks again!

[@bluebird8004]

Really helpful bud borderline unwatchable with weird voice overs

[@joandarc441]

Flex Tape

[@TeamPandory]

Flex muscles 💪

[@oyryboros782]

4:57 not true

[@TeamPandory]

Was for me 😹

[@oyryboros782]

@@TeamPandory your a doo doo liar!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dadedrums]

Great tutorial love your nasty and kinky voice clips in between scenes.

[@TeamPandory]

That was for you 🤣

[@jackofallgamesTV]

Where in the hell is the IL Mag Stick repair. I had to sit through 15 minutes of video just to find out my stick wasn't covered in this video?