I think this thread needs a full update with links as I see there are 5 complete shakers for LOTR standard that I can find.
Stern (marco) - need to find ROM AND PAL chips. Source from @astill
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/502-5027-00
-Above stern style also available in simpler form (and cheaper) from:
https://www.pinballlife.com/shaker-motor-kit-rev-b-for-most-stern-sam-system-games.html
'Lotr shaker' -includes ROM and PAL chips
https://www.pinballlife.com/lord-of-the-rings-complete-shaker-kit.html
Pinsound shaker- no chips needed PNP. only use if you are running pinsound audio (as of this date) also only shakes via sound triggers.
https://www.pinsound.org/help/motion-control-help/
Pinshakers standard- no chips needed, PNP. But doesn't use cpu prompts. Uses coil, switch, lamp triggers
https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Pinshakers_STD_Kit
Pinshakers premium - same as standard but more customizable, uses Android app to control.
https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Pinshakers_Prem_Kit
I am leaning towards the PinPrem. But I also have Pinsound +. Should I do the pinsound Shaker instead? Owner feedback welcome