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Looking for a particular part for game controllers

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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