[Arcade Controller] OTTO DIY V5 Installation [Lever Modification]

OTTO DIY V5What is!
"JLF-TP (Sanwa lever)It is an upgrade kit that changes the feel of using.
Compared to the V2, the V5 has less friction, so many players are switching from regular Sanwa levers.
This part is so highly praised and used by professional gamers.

I was able to get my hands on this popular item, which sells out as soon as it arrives, so I would like to introduce it to you, including how to modify it.

OTTO DIY V5 Installation [Preparation]

First of all, there is one thing I would like you to remember as a premise.
This OTTO DIY V5 is a part for modifying existing Sanwa levers.You must provide the lever itself..
To be precise, you will need to use your own parts, such as the lever shaft, spring, flat iron plate, and E-ring.
However, there is no problem if you use the standard Sanwa lever that comes with the arcade controller when you buy it.
Generally, if you have an arcade stick that uses Sanwa parts, you should be fine, but it's still a good idea to check just in case.
We will also list the items you will need to modify the car. Please refer to the information below.
Things necessary
・Sanwa lever "JLF-TP-XX"
・OTTO DIY V5 Kit
・ Phillips screwdriver
・Flathead screwdriver
・2.0mm hex wrench
・Needle nose pliers

OTTO DIY V5 installation [Arcade controller used]

How many times has this appeared?
Here is the arcade controller we will be modifying this time!
Victrix Pro FS(V2)It is.

The Victrix Pro FS (V2) comes with a removable standard lever.
This lever is made by Sanwa and is exclusively for the Victrix Pro FS (not commercially available).
Since it is a special lever, you might think that it cannot be installed, but you can install the OTTO DIY V5 without any problems.
Let's start modifying it right away!

↓Click here for the article on Victrix Pro FS (V2)!

https://akihabara-bc.jp/victrix_v2/

OTTO DIY V5 Installation [Removing the Lever Unit]

First you have to remove the lever.
You usually have to open the bottom to access the inside.
The Victrix Pro FS (V2) allows for one-touch access to the interior, eliminating the need to remove the bottom panel.

Let's get to work removing this entire lever unit.

First remove the connected cable.
Pulling too forcefully may cause damage, so be careful.

Next, remove the lever unit along with the flat iron plate.
There are four screws on the top and bottom, so use a Phillips head screwdriver..
This screw has a washer attached, so be careful not to drop it.
It may be easier to work with a screwdriver that has a magnet on the tip.


It can be easily removed by removing the four screws.
Be sure to keep the screws safe so you don't lose them.

OTTO DIY V5 Installation [Lever Unit Disassembly]

Once the lever unit has been removed, the next step is to disassemble it.
I prefer to remove the lever guide (transparent part) and switch first.
The guide is held in place by a claw, so it can be easily removed.
The switch can also be easily removed by removing the guide.

Next, remove the four screws on the flat iron plate with a Phillips screwdriver, but since the screws are lightly glued in place, you will need to use a bit of force.
Make sure to use screws with properly fitting tips to avoid stripping the screw threads.


Once you get this far, you're almost there.
The last part to remove is the E-ring.

This E-ring can come off with force and fly away when you try to remove it, soBe careful when removing it and get to work.
The E-ring is attached by fitting it onto the bottom of the lever shaft, so you can remove it by hooking a flathead screwdriver into the gap in the ring.
Anyway, please be careful when working. I'll say it again and again.

Once the E-ring has been successfully removed, remove the entire set of parts attached to the shaft.
There should be this many parts in total.

It will be easier if you lightly clean the parts you will be using during the final assembly!
You can simply wipe it with tissue, so be sure to clean the four parts shown in the image.

OTTO DIY V5 [Actuator]

Next we will assemble and install it, but before that I would like to talk about the actuator.
An actuator is a part like the one in the image below.

The black ones are the ones that were built in from the beginning, and the white ones are the three actuators that come with the OTTO DIY V5.
This part is attached to the shaft and is used to press the switch, but why are there three of them?

If you look closely, you can see that there is a circle drawn inside.
This represents the size of the actuator.
2 large pieces...12 mm
2 large 〇 + 1 small 〇...12.5 mm
3 large pieces...13 mm
It is the size of.
By changing the size of this actuator, the distance to the switching action when the lever is pushed down changes.
The larger the actuator, the shorter the distance it takes to turn the switch on, but the more delicate the lever operation becomes.
In fighting games, quick lever operation is considered a good thing, but because the response is so good, it can also be a bit peaky, so choose your actuator carefully!
By the way, I chose 13mm.

OTTO DIY V5 [Lever Guide]

I will also explain the lever guide.
The guide, along with the actuator, is a key part in lever operation.

The usability of this part changes depending on the shape of the hole in the center.
The most common type is a square guide, but round and octagonal guides also exist.
There are two types included with V2.
It may be a little difficult to understand, but there is a set that includes a square that is close to a circle and a square that is close to a standard guide.

I tried both, but I felt that the square type called FD was best suited for games that make heavy use of diagonal inputs, such as 3D fighting games.
I felt that the BFY controller, which is a square type that is close to a round type, was the easiest to use to input commands used in 2D fighting games, such as 236 input and one rotation input.
Since I play both 2D and 3D, I'm currently using the FD Guide.

OTTO DIY V5 installation [lever unit assembly]

Once the actuator and guide to be used have been decided, assembly can begin.
No matter which actuator and guide you choose, you'll probably be concerned about the other parts and end up disassembling and reassembling them multiple times until you find the right fit.
Well, that's it...good luck!

The order of assembly will vary from person to person, but first assemble the area around the shaft.
First, apply grease to the bowl-shaped part called the cam.
If you don't apply this grease, the parts won't fit together easily.
The prepared grease isTamiya ceramic grease.

I didn't know what would be best for this, but I bought the cheapest one they had in the same place as the arcade controller parts.
It seems to be usable on both plastic and metal parts, so if you're not sure what to use, I think this is a good choice.
When applying grease, apply a small amount, about the size of a grain of rice, to a cotton swab to avoid it becoming sticky.

Then apply grease to the cam hole and attach it to the shaft.

Next, fit the plastic part into the notch on the unit and attach the shaft there.

Then turn it over and put it on the shaft.
Washer
・Spring stopper
Springs
Actuators
・E-ring
Install in the following order.



When attaching the E-ring, use pliers or similar to press it firmly into place until you hear a click.
I think it will be easier to work on it if you push the actuator towards the spring.
Next, insert the switch, making sure to attach it firmly in the same orientation as when you first removed the lever unit.
After this, you will attach the unit to the flat iron plate, so be careful not to make any mistakes.
※reference image

Next, install the guide.

This completes the unit section.
Then use the included screws to attach it to the flat iron plate and you're done!
*The included screws are tightened with a hex wrench.

Finally, attach it to the main body and the entire process is complete.

OTTO DIY V5 [Usability]

OTTO DIY V5 combinations
・FD guide + 3 types of actuators
・BFY guide + 3 types of actuator
There are 12 possible combinations.
If you want to find the combination that works for you, you should try all six settings.
However, it is true that you cannot tell how easy it is to use after only using it a few times.
First, try six different combinations.
"This setting doesn't suit me"
First, eliminate this combination.
The remaining combination should be continued for at least a week.

While using it, I thought it might be better to first decide on the guide and then change the size of the actuator.
The change in the guide makes a bigger difference than the actuator.
The smoothness of command input in the BFY guide is completely different from that in FD.
It's hard to explain in words
FD Guide → Gakaka!
BFY Guide → Kasrun!
The smoothness changes so much.
However, the FD guide makes it easier to input diagonal strokes.
The FD guide was easier to use for the fastest right turn.
*People who primarily use 2D tend to use BFY.

As for the actuator, I immediately felt that the 13mm was easy to use!
However, this is where sensory and preference issues come into play.
I'm not the type to apply strong lever inputs. I prefer to play with the minimum amount of force required to turn the switch on.
I also prefer a shorter lever stroke.
I'm the kind of person for whom 13mm is the only option.
If you are performing operations such as flipping, you may want to try using 13mm.
*From what I've heard, it seems like most people choose 12.5mm
*Sanwa's standard actuator is 11mm

last!
If you look at the titles I play, you might get a sense of the trends, so I'll list them here.
・BBTAG
Ruby, Yu
・UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
wagner
・SAMURAI SPIRITS
Rayshan
・Granblue Fantasy Versus
Zita, Zoe
DOA6
NiCO
Tekken 7
Julia and Claudio
・Chaos Code
Kagari, Celia II Kai
・MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code(Steam)
F Aoko
Killer Instinct
General Rahm
* Excerpted from titles currently being played

The store where I purchased the OTTO DIY V5
→ Sengoku Electrical Trading Co., Ltd.'Kensetsu Fair Hokuriku,'から