CD32 Joypad Repair

[chocolate_boy]

My CD32 joypad has a loose D-Pad, it spins around.

I've read about numerous fixes which generally involve putting pins or paperclips in, but no real explanation on how to do it or any guides/pictures?

Any one help?



http://i.imgur.com/8keadwp.jpg

[Adrian Browne]

I remember all those years ago I returned my joypad to commodore. They sent me a new one. The d-pad broke on that one too. These things were obviously not even slightly stress tested.
No idea about fixing it though, sorry.

[nittamituaki]

Hi,
Your D-pad becomes to spin 360 degree?
Once I repaired by following this (weird?) method.



At least I don't have to buy that pad again.

[spawnerbr]

Originally Posted by chocolate_boy

My CD32 joypad has a loose D-Pad, it spins around.

I've read about numerous fixes which generally involve putting pins or paperclips in, but no real explanation on how to do it or any guides/pictures?

Any one help?



http://i.imgur.com/8keadwp.jpg

I recreated the pins using a 3d Printer.

i just bought a replacement 3d printed dpad on ebay , not had a problem with it since, didnt try any of the fixes as they dont look they they will last to long to me.

[anssi]

Here's a fix: Mold the pins out of polymorph plastic. I did this and it works great.

I use polymorph plastic to mold small parts that have broken off but are not visible. Here I molded a thin plate behind the d-pad, pressed it down and cut off the extra parts, leaving the knobs, then molding them into suitable shape and size.

Check some youtube videos about polymorph plastic. It's cheap, useful and very easy to use. No glue, 3D-printing or making a mess.

This does leave the d-pad around 1mm higher than it used to be, but it's not really noticeable.

edit: in fact since ya'll wanted a guide, even though this is not a fresh thread:

1. get polymorph plastic
2. dunk a bit in hot water, wait until transparent
3. pick up and mold into a thin plate
4. press the d-pad on the thin plate, push it with your thumbs even thinner, exposing the middle part
5. when cooled down a bit, cut the extra bits form the outside with scissors, leaving the knobs (check the attached pic)
6. dip back into hot water to mold the knobs nicely, try it on the controller a few times. You can repeat as many times as needed
7. when it feels like a new d-pad, assemble the controller