EmOneGarand Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Don't know if this qualifies for this section of the forum but does anybody know if any companies manufacture and sell those rubber pads that are used for game pads? You know the part that when pressed closes the circuit? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmOneGarand Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Does anyone know what the conductive part is composed of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewman21 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Use one cut from a old keypad or other controller. In a pinch a small piece of alumimn will work glued to a button too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Does anyone know what the conductive part is composed of?You mean the black stuff ? It's graphite. You can buy it in liquid form (to apply with a brush), but it's rather expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmOneGarand Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Does anyone know what the conductive part is composed of?You mean the black stuff ? It's graphite. You can buy it in liquid form (to apply with a brush), but it's rather expensive. Thats what I thought it was but I wasn't sure. Exactly how expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyKaiju Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Does anyone know what the conductive part is composed of?You mean the black stuff ? It's graphite. You can buy it in liquid form (to apply with a brush), but it's rather expensive. Thats what I thought it was but I wasn't sure. Exactly how expensive? Look for defroster repair paint at the auto parts store. It's a conductive paint that runs about $3-4 a bottle. If you're fixing a button it's not going to last as long as an actual piece of metal (or even tin foil), but it'll work for quick temporary repairs. It IS very good for repairing line traces in keyboards though. If you're looking for the rubber pieces, craft stores sell rubber sheets in a variety of sizes. Use a paper punch to make replacement dots for your controllers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) Thats what I thought it was but I wasn't sure. Exactly how expensive?$16 at MCM : http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?catalo...%5Fid=20%2D3890 As KrazyKaiju said, defrost repair kits work as well, but it's a short term solution for buttons. Edited July 23, 2007 by Zerosquare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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