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Title: CH Potentiometer
Post by: bmwgs on January 09, 2010, 09:20:03 AM

I just noticed on my Fighterstick USB , my upper hat switch is starting to stick.  I took it apart to see if there was anything I could do, and of course there wasn't.  It does not look like a big deal to change it out.

I went to the CH website for spare parts and found what looks to be the only potentiometer that can be used.  It is the HP100, 100k.  Before I order a couple, is this the one that replaces the upper right had hat switch on the joystick?

Thanks

Fred

Title: Re: CH Potentiometer
Post by: Ghastly on January 09, 2010, 09:46:53 AM

No - a potentiometer is used for detecting changes in the axys.  The hat switch is just that - a switch that is pushed when you move the hat. 

Search for a recent thread that mentions homeboy - he's known for his work with sticks and his skill in modding them and I've seen references to a tutorial he wrote regarding fixing the CH hat switches, unless I misunderstood.

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Title: Re: CH Potentiometer
Post by: bmwgs on January 09, 2010, 10:00:28 AM

Quote from: Ghastly on January 09, 2010, 09:46:53 AM

No - a potentiometer is used for detecting changes in the axys.  The hat switch is just that - a switch that is pushed when you move the hat. 

Search for a recent thread that mentions homeboy - he's known for his work with sticks and his skill in modding them and I've seen references to a tutorial he wrote regarding fixing the CH hat switches, unless I misunderstood.

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Thanks for the info.

Fred

Title: Re: CH Potentiometer
Post by: TequilaChaser on January 09, 2010, 10:10:21 AM

here you go, Fred

Homeboy's "Repairing a Hat on CH FighterStick" Guide
http://snomhf.exofire.net/hatRepair.html


hope this helps

Title: Re: CH Potentiometer
Post by: Dustoff2 on May 06, 2010, 08:16:50 AM

Is there any replacement option for this hat switch as CH won't sell the spare parts? I don't want to have to send it in for repair everytime it goes out.

Title: Re: CH Potentiometer
Post by: The Fugitive on May 06, 2010, 06:46:59 PM

you can find analog sticks on Ebay pretty cheap. All the switches and pots are the same and can be swapped out pretty easily.

Title: Re: CH Potentiometer
Post by: Ack-Ack on May 07, 2010, 11:52:58 AM

Quote from: Dustoff2 on May 06, 2010, 08:16:50 AM

Is there any replacement option for this hat switch as CH won't sell the spare parts? I don't want to have to send it in for repair everytime it goes out.

You can call them and tell them you can do the repair yourself if they are willing to send the part out.  They've usually sent out the part in the past for a small fee.

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