Repair or replacement parts for original TI joysticks?

[ti99iuc]

3 hours ago, jetset said:

curious if anyone has found a way to address this.

The cheapest way hat I have found to fix then is with clean product and conductive painting. 

I fixed 3 pairs and after 2 years still works all. 

 

I also searched a way to print a new mylar but no luck to find a good price for this.

[apersson850]

I installed two small pushbuttons inside the joystick, to replace the original design. Has worked ever since.

[jetset]

Thanks! Do you think this would work?

Amazon.com: Circuit Scribe Non-Toxic Conductive Ink Pen for Kids Circuit Building Set (2-Pack) | Silver Ink Rollerball Point Pen Kit, Science Experiment, DIY Science Projects : Toys & Games

[ti99iuc]

@jetset
 
I am using this one purchased 2 years ago.


I am really not an expert about conductive paint but anyway I have never used a pen like so I can't say. sorry 

Edited June 21, 2022 by ti99iuc

[jetset]

6 minutes ago, ti99iuc said:

@jetset
 
I am using this one purchased 2 years ago.


I am really not an expert about conductive paint but anyway I have never used a pen like so I can't say. sorry 

Where did you purchase that from? I  can't find it on the web. I found a few but they were several hundred bucks a bottle!

[ti99iuc]

I really don't remember, it could be from Amazon or AliBaba/aliexpress or eBay...
anyway I suggest to try also something new, if not works you will purchase another at least.
You don't need to purchase a lot of product. my one is 2ml only and after two years, the half is still there.

[+Ksarul]

Here's an equivalent for you for about $25, and here's another that is under $20 with shipping.

 

 

[jetset]

I bought a pair of pens from Amazon. Worked like a charm!!!

 

Amazon.com: Circuit Scribe Non-Toxic Conductive Ink Pen for Kids Circuit Building Set (2-Pack) | Silver Ink Rollerball Point Pen Kit, Science Experiment, DIY Science Projects : Toys & Games

 

 

[Geoff Oltmans]

I was able to revive mine with just a pencil eraser. I'm sure that works only so long though. ha.

[jetset]

3 hours ago, Geoff Oltmans said:

I was able to revive mine with just a pencil eraser. I'm sure that works only so long though. ha.

 

Yes generally that works perfectly. The Stick(s) I bought were so worn, the circuit lines were almost completely gone, so I got conductive metal paint and surprisingly it worked great. I actually do the pencil eraser/alcohol q-tip thing on my 5200 controllers once in a while, I'm actually going to try and repair some old ones where the circuit is worn out as well.

[willbilly]

This seems a bit silly, but has anyone played with graphitic oxide film?  I've seen you can use a Laserscribe disc player to make a flexible, conductive layout with it.