Spinner: Difference between revisions

From Arcade Otaku Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
← Older edit
Wigsplitta (talk | contribs)
1,072 edits
No edit summary
Wigsplitta (talk | contribs)
1,072 edits
 
(41 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
A '''Spinner''' is a type of control interface used in several arcade titles. To install a spinner, depending on the type, you either need to remove the knob and install it like a joystick, or completely disassemble the spinner and remove the c-ring to release the shaft, and then re-build the spinner around the control panel. When installing the spinner, make sure the encoder wheel doesn't touch the optical switches when in upright position, as this will cause resistance on the wheel and make the spinner difficult to use.
A '''Spinner''' is a type of control interface used in several arcade titles. To install a spinner, depending on the type, you either need to remove the knob and install it like a joystick (Capcom/Seimitsu), or completely disassemble the spinner (Taito) and remove the c-ring to release the shaft, and then re-build the spinner around the control panel.<br>
When installing the spinner, make sure the encoder wheel doesn't touch the optical switches when in upright position, as this will cause resistance on the wheel and make the spinner difficult to use.<br>
More recent spinners utilise the standard 30mm button hole (Ultimarc/Axunworks<ref>[https://www.axunworks.com/product-p669531.html Axunworks]</ref>) as a way of mounting onto the control panel.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
'''Seimitsu'''
<gallery>
Image:Seimitsu_Spinner1.jpg
</gallery>
'''Taito'''
'''Taito'''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_1.jpg|Purple 4 gear flat plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_1.jpg|Purple 4 gear flat plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_2.jpg|Red 4 gear 'S' plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_2.jpg|Red 4 gear 'S' plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_13.jpg|Gold 4 gear low profile flat plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_14.jpg|Blue 4 gear 'S' plate
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_3.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_3.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_4.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_4.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_6.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_5.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_5.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_8.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_6.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_7.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_7.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_8.jpg
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_13.jpg|Shallow profile
Image:Taito_Spinner_9.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_10.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_11.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Opto_Board_1.jpg|4 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_1.jpg|4 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_2.jpg|4 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_2.jpg|4 pin Opto pcb
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Opto_Board_5.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_5.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_6.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_6.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_9.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb Alt
Image:Opto_Board_10.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb Alt
</gallery>
</gallery>
<gallery>
<gallery>
Line 28: Line 48:
</gallery>
</gallery>
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Opto_Board_11.jpeg|Repro Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_12.jpeg|Repro Opto pcb
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_12.jpg|Shallow vs Deep profile
Image:Taito_Spinner_15.jpeg|35mm vs 40mm knob
Image:Taito_Spinner_CP.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_CP.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
Line 33: Line 59:
'''Capcom'''
'''Capcom'''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Capcom_Spinner_CP.jpg|Repro Spinner and CP setup
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro1.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro2.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro3.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro4.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Capcom_Spinner_CP.jpg|TR Repro Spinner and CP setup
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Ultimarc'''
'''Ultimarc'''
Line 40: Line 72:
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_2.jpg
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_2.jpg
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_3.jpg
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_3.jpg
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_CP.jpg
</gallery>
'''Axunworks'''
<gallery>
Image:Axunworks_Spinner1.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


Line 57: Line 94:
|-
|-
| [[Cameltry]]|| Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
| [[Cameltry]]|| Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
|-
| [[Eco Fighters]]|| Connectors on official Capcom JAMMA adapter
|-
| [[Forgotten Worlds]]|| Onboard PCB connector
|-
|-
| [[Puzz Loop]]|| CN6 pinout 1. +5VDC 2. 1p 3. 2p 4. - 5. - 6. 1p 7. 2p 8. GND <ref>[http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=6984 Puzz Loop pinout]</ref>
| [[Puzz Loop]]|| CN6 pinout 1. +5VDC 2. 1p 3. 2p 4. - 5. - 6. 1p 7. 2p 8. GND <ref>[http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=6984 Puzz Loop pinout]</ref>
Line 63: Line 104:
|-
|-
|}
|}
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gSfIBCuo3xa7w6aFPNppbBAyCY7t1yNRw81gx5Dp9Jk/htmlview# External list of compatible games](includes alternative 2 way games such as Puzzle Bobble)


== Pinouts ==
== Pinouts ==
Line 73: Line 116:


===Taito 4 Pin===
===Taito 4 Pin===
[[File:Taito_Spinner_4pin_Pinout.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]
[[File:Taito_Spinner_4pin_Pinout.jpg|100px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: Right<br>
Pin1: Right<br>
Pin2: +5 Volts<br>
Pin2: +5 Volts<br>
Pin3: GND<br>
Pin3: GND<br>
Pin4: Left<ref>[https://forums.arcade-museum.com/threads/taito-spinner-6-pin-wiring.494679 KLOV Arkanoid Manual]</ref><br>
Pin4: Left<ref>[https://forums.arcade-museum.com/threads/taito-spinner-6-pin-wiring.494679 KLOV Arkanoid Manual]</ref><br>




Line 88: Line 127:


===Taito 6 Pin===
===Taito 6 Pin===
[[File:Taito_Spinner_6pin_Pinout.jpg|100px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: +5 Volts<br>
Pin1: +5 Volts<br>
Pin2: +5 Volts<br>
Pin2: +5 Volts<br>
Line 94: Line 134:
Pin5: Left<br>
Pin5: Left<br>
Pin6: Right<ref>[https://forums.arcade-museum.com/threads/taito-spinner-6-pin-wiring.494679 KLOV forums]</ref><br>
Pin6: Right<ref>[https://forums.arcade-museum.com/threads/taito-spinner-6-pin-wiring.494679 KLOV forums]</ref><br>
<hr>
===Capcom===
[[File:Capcom_Spinner_Repro_Pinout.jpg|100px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: B<br>
Pin2: +5 Volts<br>
Pin3: GND<br>
Pin4: A<br>
<hr>
<hr>


Line 103: Line 155:
Pin4: X1 (Yellow)<br>
Pin4: X1 (Yellow)<br>
Pin5: Empty<ref>[https://www.ultimarc.com/trackballs-and-spinners/spinners/spintrak Ultimarc]</ref><br>
Pin5: Empty<ref>[https://www.ultimarc.com/trackballs-and-spinners/spinners/spintrak Ultimarc]</ref><br>
<hr>
===MikesArcade repro===
[[File:Opto_Board_13.png|150px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: X1<br>
Pin2: +5 Volts<br>
Pin3: GND<br>
Pin4: X2<ref>[https://mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=ARKOPTO MikesArcade]</ref><br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>


== References ==
== References ==
Line 108: Line 173:


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [http://www.zumbrovalley.net/readpost.php?artid=1 Everything you always wanted to know about optical arcade controls...]
* [http://www.zumbrovalley.net/readpost.php?artid=1 Everything you always wanted to know about optical arcade controls]
* [https://mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=ARKOPTO Replacement reproduction Opto PCBs] (Taito)
* [https://www.arcadeshop.com/i/1704/2-3-encoder-wheel-atari-happ.htm Replacement reproduction encoder wheel]
* [https://www.igus.com/iglide-ibh/flange-bearings/product-details/iglidur-g-m?artnr=GFM-0810-07 Replacement shaft sleeve] (Taito)
[[Category:Controls]]
[[Category:Controls]]
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Technical]]

Latest revision as of 16:31, 8 February 2026

A Spinner is a type of control interface used in several arcade titles. To install a spinner, depending on the type, you either need to remove the knob and install it like a joystick (Capcom/Seimitsu), or completely disassemble the spinner (Taito) and remove the c-ring to release the shaft, and then re-build the spinner around the control panel.
When installing the spinner, make sure the encoder wheel doesn't touch the optical switches when in upright position, as this will cause resistance on the wheel and make the spinner difficult to use.
More recent spinners utilise the standard 30mm button hole (Ultimarc/Axunworks[1]) as a way of mounting onto the control panel.

Gallery

Seimitsu

Taito

  • Purple 4 gear flat plate
    Purple 4 gear flat plate
  • Red 4 gear 'S' plate
    Red 4 gear 'S' plate
  • Gold 4 gear low profile flat plate
    Gold 4 gear low profile flat plate
  • Blue 4 gear 'S' plate
    Blue 4 gear 'S' plate
  • Shallow profile
    Shallow profile
  • 4 pin Opto pcb
    4 pin Opto pcb
  • 4 pin Opto pcb
    4 pin Opto pcb
  • 6 pin Opto pcb
    6 pin Opto pcb
  • 6 pin Opto pcb
    6 pin Opto pcb
  • 6 pin Opto pcb Alt
    6 pin Opto pcb Alt
  • 6 pin Opto pcb Alt
    6 pin Opto pcb Alt
  • Wico Opto pcb
    Wico Opto pcb
  • Wico Opto pcb
    Wico Opto pcb
  • Repro Opto pcb
    Repro Opto pcb
  • Repro Opto pcb
    Repro Opto pcb
  • Repro Opto pcb
    Repro Opto pcb
  • Repro Opto pcb
    Repro Opto pcb
  • Shallow vs Deep profile
    Shallow vs Deep profile
  • 35mm vs 40mm knob
    35mm vs 40mm knob

Capcom

  • TR Repro Spinner
    TR Repro Spinner
  • TR Repro Spinner
    TR Repro Spinner
  • TR Repro Spinner
    TR Repro Spinner
  • TR Repro Spinner
    TR Repro Spinner
  • TR Repro Spinner and CP setup
    TR Repro Spinner and CP setup

Ultimarc

Axunworks

Compatible Games

Title Setup
Arkanoid Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
Arkanoid - Revenge of DOH Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
Arkanoid Returns Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
Block Block Connectors on official Capcom JAMMA adapter
Cameltry Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
Eco Fighters Connectors on official Capcom JAMMA adapter
Forgotten Worlds Onboard PCB connector
Puzz Loop CN6 pinout 1. +5VDC 2. 1p 3. 2p 4. - 5. - 6. 1p 7. 2p 8. GND [2]
Puzz Loop 2 Connectors on official Capcom JAMMA adapter

Pinouts

Seimitsu LS-29

Pin1: X1
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: X2[3]

Taito 4 Pin

Pin1: Right
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: Left[4]


Taito 6 Pin

Pin1: +5 Volts
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: GND
Pin5: Left
Pin6: Right[5]

Capcom

Pin1: B
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: A



Ultimarc to USB Interface

Pin1: +5 Volts (Brown)
Pin2: X2 (Green)
Pin3: GND (White)
Pin4: X1 (Yellow)
Pin5: Empty[6]

MikesArcade repro

Pin1: X1
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: X2[7]




References

  1. ↑ Axunworks
  2. ↑ Puzz Loop pinout
  3. ↑ Neo-Geo Forums
  4. ↑ KLOV Arkanoid Manual
  5. ↑ KLOV forums
  6. ↑ Ultimarc
  7. ↑ MikesArcade

External Links

Retrieved from ‘https://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/index.php?title=Spinner&oldid=17127’