While I am considered an amateur when it comes to things like soldering, I was able to disassemble, clean, replace the modules, and reassemble this Nintendo Gamecube controller that had a ton of play in its thumbstick. I figured this would be a good confidence-building first episode for this channel that will focus on cleaning and fixing consoles and controllers. The thought is that if I can do this, with the same tools, you can too. Hopefully everything is comprehensive and explained well enough to give you the confidence to take on this challenge. Difficulty 5/10.
Timecodes
00:00 - Introduction and Testing
02:16 - Disassembly
06:45 - Button and Shell Cleaning
11:30 - Desolder C-Stick
15:15 - Desolder Battery
13:06 - Desolder Thumbstick
13:57 - Board Cleaning
14:45 - Module Modification
16:52 - Incorrect Thumbstick Installation
17:56 - Corrected Thumbstick Installation
19:17 - C-Stick Cleaning and Installation
21:03 - Reassembly
27:18 - Screw Polishing
29:13 - The Rest of the Reassembly
30:11 - Final Test
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Gamecube Controller Parts Used:
Button Pads: www.amazon.com/dp/B017X83RYM?...
Joystick Modules: www.amazon.com/dp/B017XP8NEE?...
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Repair Items:
Silicone Repair Mat: www.amazon.com/dp/B01N10MA2O/...
Hot Air Rework Station: www.amazon.com/dp/B08BK3M6YW/...
7” LCD Digital Microscope: www.amazon.com/dp/B089B3KRZH/...
Adjustable Circuit Board Holder(I don’t recommend this one though): www.amazon.com/dp/B089B3KRZH/...
Heat Resistant Tape: www.amazon.com/dp/B00XH9Y7FU/...
Desoldering Braided Wick: www.amazon.com/dp/B0987HK6R1/...
Flitz Multi-purpose Polish and Cleaner: www.amazon.com/dp/B0025QZMRI?...
143-Piece Electronis Precision Screwdriver Tool Kit: www.amazon.com/dp/B08SGM6F79?...
Ultra-Thin Soldering Wire: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Flux: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Soldering Iron Kit(with solder wire, multiple tips, sponge, etc): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol(cheaper at Walgreen or CVS): www.amazon.com/Dealmed-Isopro...
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Studio Items:
Lights: www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFY7H7J/...
Quick Release Plate: www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVP7HSK/...
10ft HDMI Cable: www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBH2LKX/...
L-Bracket Camera Mount: www.amazon.com/dp/B0748BL4LK/...
Mini Tripod: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JGXPYL5/...
Magic Arm: www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZ7Q1WS/...
Flexible Camera Mount: www.amazon.com/dp/B08RB2LYM9/...
Panasonic GH5s: www.amazon.com/Mirrorless-Sen...
Lumix 12-60mm Lens: www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Prof...
Color Lights: www.amazon.com/dp/B094J1WVPG?...
Velcro Ties: www.amazon.com/dp/B000F5K82A?...
White Backdrop: www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZHVVNGC?...
Drafting Board Cover: www.draftingsuppliesdew.com/v...
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Other Channels I’m Inspired by:
Odd Tinkering: / oddtinkering
TronicsFix: / tronicsfix
Restoration EG: / restorationeg
Spawn Wave: / spawnwave
From Camera to Console: / dustinkramer