Spinner
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.
TR Fighstick produced a limited run of Capcom reproduction spinners, and more recently have released their own high quality 'Kraken' product based on the Capcom style 'Spinner push button'
Other recent spinners utilise the standard 30mm button hole (Ultimarc/Axunworks[1]) as a way of mounting onto the control panel.
Gallery
Seimitsu
Taito
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Purple 4 gear flat plate
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Red 4 gear 'S' plate
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Gold 4 gear low profile flat plate
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Blue 4 gear 'S' plate
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Shallow profile
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4 pin Opto pcb
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4 pin Opto pcb
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6 pin Opto pcb
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6 pin Opto pcb
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6 pin Opto pcb Alt
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6 pin Opto pcb Alt
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Wico Opto pcb
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Wico Opto pcb
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Repro Opto pcb
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Repro Opto pcb
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Repro Opto pcb
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Repro Opto pcb
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Shallow vs Deep profile
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35mm vs 40mm knob
Capcom
Capcom Repro - TR Fightstick
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TR Repro Spinner
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TR Repro Spinner
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TR Repro Spinner
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TR Repro Spinner
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TR Repro Spinner and CP setup
Kraken - TR Fightstick (Capcom style)
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Kraken Spinner
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Kraken Spinner
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Kraken Spinner
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 |
- External list of compatible games(includes alternative 2 way games such as Puzzle Bobble)
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
Capcom Repro (TR Fightstick)

Pin1: B
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: A
Kraken (TR Fightstick)

Pin1: B
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: A[6]
Ultimarc to USB Interface

Pin1: +5 Volts (Brown)
Pin2: X2 (Green)
Pin3: GND (White)
Pin4: X1 (Yellow)
Pin5: Empty[7]
MikesArcade repro

Pin1: X1
Pin2: +5 Volts
Pin3: GND
Pin4: X2[8]