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Offline Zac67

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Re: Atari Joystick PCB repair
« on: March 21, 2009, 10:27:45 PM »
Usually the thin metal sheet is cracked and/or worn out. Probably fixing it won't last too long.

I've successfully replaced those contacts with SMD switches:

I've fitted them either by milling recesses into the stick or from the back of the PCB after cutting a hole. Either is a lot of work, so it'd be much easier to get a decent joystick with microswitches...
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Re: Atari Joystick PCB repair
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2009, 11:08:13 PM »
No, sorry - gave up on that 15 years ago.  ;-)
I haven't done this with an Atari though (only Quickshots and such), so I've got no idea which is the best way.

btw: Before cuttting holes into the PCB make sure its strength isn't compromised too much, otherwise it'll crack very quickly.
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