The L shoulder-button on my black NTSC-U model-2 saturn controller has been kaput ever since I moved. It has lost its clickiness (whereas the right shoulder-button works fine).
I've taken apart the controller to see this myself, so I was wondering if there was any easy way to fix this up (toothpicks or q-tips or some type of cleaning). I don't feel like going out and buying two new Saturn controllers (my sexy gray Model-2 japanese controller died, and when I shake it something is rattling inside...), so I'd appreciate any insight!
Fixing a broken shoulder button on a Saturn M-2 controller?
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EmperorIng
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Fixing a broken shoulder button on a Saturn M-2 controller?
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TransatlanticFoe
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Re: Fixing a broken shoulder button on a Saturn M-2 controll
Sounds like the switch is broken and needs to be replaced.
Looks like the switches are similar to the cheaper model 1:
http://slagcoin.com/joystick/pcb_diagra ... agram2.jpg
My first attempt at a custom stick using the model 1 PCB, I ruined it trying to get the switches out. But you might have better luck (or a better soldering iron)?
Edit: also the other one's rattling might just be the buttons, so you could probably salvage one working pad from the situation?
Looks like the switches are similar to the cheaper model 1:
http://slagcoin.com/joystick/pcb_diagra ... agram2.jpg
My first attempt at a custom stick using the model 1 PCB, I ruined it trying to get the switches out. But you might have better luck (or a better soldering iron)?
Edit: also the other one's rattling might just be the buttons, so you could probably salvage one working pad from the situation?