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thefranchise · 12th July 2006, 12:44 AM

Hi all. I'm trying to fix my Microsoft Force Feedback 2 joystick. i'd buy a new one but they were discontinued 2 years ago and nobody makes one worth a damn since.

any who, the part that went bad is a potentiometer for the Z twist axis. it spikes all over when turned so i know its bad and backed it up by probing the part as its turned. its a cheap lil plastic square with 10k resistance at max deflection. i dont know who sells parts or other details other than that. the part has only 2 things on it:
19 C C.

here is a pic of it. its tiny, maybe 9-10mm square
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/8880/dsc000234bx.jpg

thats it. any ideas or help?

Asjad · 12th July 2006, 12:47 PM

it seems your title is rather mis leading, you have stated that you do not know what the part is

The part is mini Potentiometer.

I suggest:

If you cannot find a exact replacement, you will have buy a standard Potentiometer and make some modifications.

look on the internet and look for linear Potentiometer, with a built in shaft rated at 10k ohms. If you cannot extract the knob of the old one and transfer it, you will have to buy a matching knob.

Solder the pot, and make sure you mount it the correct way, maximum resistance when fully wound clock/anti clockwise.

Hope this helps

HiTech · 12th July 2006, 01:04 PM

MCM Electronics and other suppliers offer a control cleaner called DeOx-it. It has saved many a pot. and switch for me that would have rendered an item just about worthless. You might want to try using the stuff first before you go searching for a suitable replacement. The solution really works well and keeps the control working long afterwards.

AllVol · 12th July 2006, 01:06 PM

Hi thefran,

Since you have not listed your location, I am only guessing (due to the "any who") you are in US.

Go to your friendly Radio Shack outlet. They have a bag of assorted pots, some of which are physical look-alikes to your pot. There are several value ranges in the assortment. Perhaps you'll get lucky.

If you don't find a match, you're only out a few bucks and have a good start on a junk box.

AllVol

AllVol · 12th July 2006, 01:07 PM

"Good morning, HiTech", he said, ducking away from his monitor.

HiTech · 12th July 2006, 03:01 PM

Good Morning to you my Smoky Mountain, hillbilly friend.... no need to duck! I remember vacationing at Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, and Rock City as a young boy. I was very amused by Fat Man's Squeeze and the overlook!

Spent time in Chatanooga, Murphreesboro, Nashville ('Ol Opry House). Last time I saw your state was from 33,000 feet travelling at 500mph on my way back from Miami!

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12th July 2006, 12:44 AM	(permalink)
thefranchise	Help identify a part Hi all. I'm trying to fix my Microsoft Force Feedback 2 joystick. i'd buy a new one but they were discontinued 2 years ago and nobody makes one worth a damn since. any who, the part that went bad is a potentiometer for the Z twist axis. it spikes all over when turned so i know its bad and backed it up by probing the part as its turned. its a cheap lil plastic square with 10k resistance at max deflection. i dont know who sells parts or other details other than that. the part has only 2 things on it: 19 C C. here is a pic of it. its tiny, maybe 9-10mm square http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/8880/dsc000234bx.jpg thats it. any ideas or help?

12th July 2006, 12:47 PM	(permalink)
Asjad	resistor it seems your title is rather mis leading, you have stated that you do not know what the part is The part is mini Potentiometer. I suggest: If you cannot find a exact replacement, you will have buy a standard Potentiometer and make some modifications. look on the internet and look for linear Potentiometer, with a built in shaft rated at 10k ohms. If you cannot extract the knob of the old one and transfer it, you will have to buy a matching knob. Solder the pot, and make sure you mount it the correct way, maximum resistance when fully wound clock/anti clockwise. Hope this helps __________________ Best Regards

12th July 2006, 01:04 PM	(permalink)
HiTech	MCM Electronics and other suppliers offer a control cleaner called DeOx-it. It has saved many a pot. and switch for me that would have rendered an item just about worthless. You might want to try using the stuff first before you go searching for a suitable replacement. The solution really works well and keeps the control working long afterwards. __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one!

12th July 2006, 01:06 PM	(permalink)
AllVol	Hi thefran, Since you have not listed your location, I am only guessing (due to the "any who") you are in US. Go to your friendly Radio Shack outlet. They have a bag of assorted pots, some of which are physical look-alikes to your pot. There are several value ranges in the assortment. Perhaps you'll get lucky. If you don't find a match, you're only out a few bucks and have a good start on a junk box. AllVol __________________ All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.

12th July 2006, 01:07 PM	(permalink)
AllVol	"Good morning, HiTech", he said, ducking away from his monitor. __________________ All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.

12th July 2006, 03:01 PM	(permalink)
HiTech	Good Morning to you my Smoky Mountain, hillbilly friend.... no need to duck! I remember vacationing at Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, and Rock City as a young boy. I was very amused by Fat Man's Squeeze and the overlook! Spent time in Chatanooga, Murphreesboro, Nashville ('Ol Opry House). Last time I saw your state was from 33,000 feet travelling at 500mph on my way back from Miami! __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one!