Valentin Zukovsky Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Does anyone have a link with instructions on how to de-jitterize paddle controllers for the 2600? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 From the 2600 FAQ: Dirty paddles are a cause of great frustration. To clean them, buy a can of Cleaner/Degreaser (available at Radio Shack, catalog #64-4422), open up the paddles and spray directly into the pot area. Close them up, give them a few twists and they should be good as new. Silicon spray, WD40 and TV tuner can also be used, although there are warnings about possible gumming with WD40, and possible plastic rot with TV tuner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentin Zukovsky Posted January 20, 2003 Author Share Posted January 20, 2003 Thank you. I never thought of checking there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 the radioshack here claims those products are discontinued and not avalible anymore.. so good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Use a cotton swab to put a few drops of isopropyl alcohol into the back of the pot and turn vigorously for about one minute. Test and repeat if necessary. All my paddles work great now! Rob Mitchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Rescue Group Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 The Radio Shack Cleaner/Degreaser is now #64-4322. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 What part is the "pot"? the top that spins or the backside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 What part is the "pot"? the top that spins or the backside? You gotta open up the paddle by removing the two screws in back .. look inside and see which part spins when you turn the knob. Put two drops of isopropyl alcohol in there and turn vigorously for about one minute. Test and repeat if necessary. No brainer! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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