Csonicgo Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Is there any way to fix a joystick? I have several, and on the one I use the most, I have to press a little harder when I push "north" on the controller. my fire button is about shot too. I know how to fix paddles, they're easy. but I wanna get some advice before I get the screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted September 14, 2003 Author Share Posted September 14, 2003 Too late, Face the wrath of my screwdriver! ... oops. Now I REALLY need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I don't know much about 2600 joystick repair. Maybe these would be of help http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...1&category=3537 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I used to wonder, why my 2600 Joysticks kept breaking and my friends never did. I when thur a dozen off those and today I can reliease why, as playing Atari 2600 all day. your continously moving the joystick. Wouldnt the plastic inside begin to sort of heat up, weakening the plastic causing it to break ? And forget Super-Glue in fixing em. its not a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I don't know much about 2600 joystick repair. Maybe these would be of help http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3046937351&category=3537 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I don't know much about 2600 joystick repair. Maybe these would be of help http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3046937351&category=3537 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I take it those are garbage then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 LOL, no but it's one of my most hated listings on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I was successful in actually using a lighter to heat and fuse the plastic back together on one joystick that as far as I know, my mother is still using to this day. The funny thing is that they always break in the middle right where they presson the button disc. So when I fused it back together, I actually made it more durable by building up the plastic in that spot a bit. This isn't something I recommend all to try simply because of the risk of burning yourself, or your house...etc. Also if you shrink too much of the plastic from the ring then you run the risk of actually making the whole thing too weak. The plastic should be a bit thicker and especially more of it in the centers where the directional buttons are pressed. Just a thought to try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted September 14, 2003 Author Share Posted September 14, 2003 thanks. I just bought a wico. That solved everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanglyman Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 you can find all the parts you might need at: http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/CX40_RE...BUILD%20KIT.htm the upgraded plastic handle is much more durable than the originals I like the wicos but for some games nothing beats the old original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Not me...the things give me blisters. I prefer the shorter "throw" of the Slik Stik...and you don't have to worry about breaking stems (since it only uses a metal ball to make the contacts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 O, I just took mine apart, and found feathers in it. How, I don't know. It works fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiru Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 O, I just took mine apart, and found feathers in it. How, I don't know. It works fine now. I've heard that sometimes happens if you hit too many geese when you play Barnstorming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 O, I just took mine apart, and found feathers in it. How, I don't know. It works fine now. I've heard that sometimes happens if you hit too many geese when you play Barnstorming. Now THAT was funny. I always hit the geese, maybe I just suck at that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 So...does playing Barnstorming make kids more aggressive toward geese? Or windmills?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 So...does playing Barnstorming make kids more aggressive toward geese? Or windmills??Well, I developed a habit of setting fire to windmills with goose nests in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted September 16, 2003 Author Share Posted September 16, 2003 looks like we have a Atari Don Quixote on our hands.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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