KOWAL x CQB Arcade Specialised Upgrade STG Plate for Seimitsu LS-56/58/60/62/70X-01 Joystick

The latest short throw upgrade from KOWAL utilises a specialised 5mm depth plastic spacer plate to add distance between the microswitches and upper portion of the joystick body. 

Utilising the Upgrade STG Plate causes restriction of the throw distance, without loss of the ability of the shaft engagement to the microswitches. Importantly, this upgrade will not restrict or reduce engagement to the diagonals whatsoever. 

To address design issues from the older design acrylic plates, KOWAL embarked on completely new measurements of the LS-56 joystick body to create new schematics - this has equated to much stricter tolerances for a secure installation around the joystick body guide posts, eliminating offset installation. The old acrylic plate design required very even and significant force to fit correctly, however this new STG Plate resolves that issue whilst reducing the barrier of entry for use. Chamfered microswitch guide tabs have been designed to complement the ease of installation further.

KOWAL has chosen 5mm depth of plate and deliberate plastic manufacture so as to be a better option with the PCB microswitch version of the Seimitsu compact joysticks (ie. LS-56-01, SELX-70X-01).  

Importantly, the joystick is not substantially deeper with the plate added and retains vast compatibility easily fitting into most arcade cabinet/fightstick applications. The plate is also compatible with the Seimitsu LS-56-01 “octogate” and default square gate.

This collaboration STG plate provides a substantial difference in joystick feel and operation to a popular line of Seimitsu’s compact joysticks. In addition, the product is optimized chiefly for performance and overcomes prior design and manufacture limitations of the legacy version.

(Note: KOWAL is a world renowned name in the arcade community for his extensive knowledge of joystick mechanical functions and pioneering work on joystick modifications).