SlowCoder Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I have an original 7800 controller with a loose joystick. I'm guessing the ball joint has worn down, and the joystick is on the verge of not centering. Any ideas how to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 If you take apart the controller, you'll see that there's a small, soft, doughnut-shaped pad at the base of the joystick. I usually just replace it with one of those styrofoam rings that come with stacks of blank cds (it's a perfect fit!). The difference will rock your world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underball Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 If you take apart the controller, you'll see that there's a small, soft, doughnut-shaped pad at the base of the joystick. I usually just replace it with one of those styrofoam rings that come with stacks of blank cds (it's a perfect fit!). The difference will rock your world. This is the correct answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 wait- those things are supposed to center? I gotta try this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 wait- those things are supposed to center? I gotta try this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 I snagged a few from some new spindles at work, so I'll let you know how they work. Does anyone know where I might be able to get some new domes for the directional connections? Though the controller still works, 3 of the 4 are cracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Generally, by the time I've gotten a controller disassembled, foam ring replace, and reassembled, the brittle screw wells have seperated from the shell or some other piece is broken, usually not even of my own doing. Just keep the cord & resistors, chunk the rest in the garbage, and rig up something better. Even manually connecting wires with a controller-less cord is more responsive than a Proline stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 The pad on this controller is maybe a little thicker than 1/8 inch, and still has quite a bit of spring left in it. In fact the foam rings I got are a lot softer. I don't really think the pad is the problem. As I stated in another thread, the contact domes are cracked and collapsed. I'm thinking if I replace them that will also serve to help the slopiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I did stockpile a bunch of dome switches, both tri-foot and new quad design when I had the chance. I'm a fan of the pro-line sticks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I did stockpile a bunch of dome switches, both tri-foot and new quad design when I had the chance. I'm a fan of the pro-line sticks too. Are you offering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I did stockpile a bunch of dome switches, both tri-foot and new quad design when I had the chance. I'm a fan of the pro-line sticks too. Are you offering? I can spare some. I'm still looking for another supplier since my last 2 stopped carrying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlecRob Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Gonna bump this old thread... I had an idea: Maybe its possible to find a small spring that is the same size as the foam donut? Or find a spring that is the same width, and cut it down to the correct length. then place that where the doughnut used to be. or get four smaller springs, and somehow attach them to where the plastic would contact the donut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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