[Side project and probable solution for 5200 controllers]

Sounds like the conductive paint idea is possibly going to be a better solution than the 5200 controller foil/tape method. But it's hard to say for sure at this point.

 

So, we could definitely benefit from a how-to video for the 5200 controller. Think you can do that for us?

I could do this after a couple conditions are met

 

1)I would need a 5200 controller

 

2)I would need to finalize a compound

 

Currently I'm dealing with the paints in their normal state as an acrylic and I'm almost certain there's going to be some cracking/peeling. Fortunately I should have sufficient knowledge to get around this and whip up something more ideal.

[Side project and probable solution for 5200 controllers]

I've been working with methods of fixing conductivity with membrane pads, which was heavily inspired from 5200 experience and I'm just passing the info here

 

So far I'm play testing with the first batch for durability but it looks promising

 

 

At this point I'm open to suggestions. I can't test on a 5200 unfortunately since I don't own one personally.

[7800 Brotherhood]

7800 needs more attention for sure, since it'll do the Atari everyone remembers, and more.

[Restoration methods (primarily with controls atm)]

I don't exclusively mod Atari but I've dealt with the 5200 inputs... I've decided to document my mods and experiments using youtube now. And for anyone curious I'm currently doing some experiments using conductive paints, starting with the membrane pads used in most digital inputs. I wasn't sure which area to share this in since it has applications beyond a specific console or pc. Eventually I'll be working with changing the formula if I feel it needs a different finish or flexibility.

 

I don't really have proper recording gear, bit it gets the point across -