Retro-fit. I'm going to try and fit new switches into a 1980s joystick.

I'm going to cut the plastic down the join with a sharp knife, remove the screws to open it up, so the circuit board and switches are revealed.

Then I need help to identify and replace the switches.

 

Please post clear pictures of the switches and any other information you have about them when you get to the point of need help identifying the switches (or a replacement?).

 

Please post clear pictures of the switches and any other information you have about them when you get to the point of need help identifying the switches (or a replacement?).

Will do.

 

I'm intent on repairing a Konix Speedking joystick.

When you open it, the trigger switch can be accessed and replaced.

However, I want to replace the direction switches too. Trouble is they're in a box.

My question is : do I use an expensive tool to get into the box? I was thinking a Dremel. Then, rebuild the box with new switches? I suppose I could use a 3D Printer to make an enclosure.

I'm confused - where to from here!?

 

Pretty good photos

 

According to another site, the clear box has tabs to depress to get into it. I also learnt that the switches are leaf switches, and may benefit from a slight bending. If I can't find them for replacement.

 

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Hi D,
Note that 'live' drummers sticks move different amounts for different strokes
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Corrected!

 

The GOOD PHOTOS do look to me like the box is assembled with snap together tabs that can possibly be released. It appears that there are tabs that probably have barbs to prevent them from sliding out. I have disassembled many devices with similar arrangements and I seldom have anything good to say about the person who created the design.
But with careful observation it should be possible to see which tabs need to be pressed to release them so that the enclosure can be opened. Doing that requires patience and not forcing things, which will cause breakage.
The original concept was "Design for Assembly", which often also is "Design to prevent any repairs."

 

The GOOD PHOTOS do look to me like the box is assembled with snap together tabs that can possibly be released. It appears that there are tabs that probably have barbs to prevent them from sliding out. I have disassembled many devices with similar arrangements and I seldom have anything good to say about the person who created the design.
But with careful observation it should be possible to see which tabs need to be pressed to release them so that the enclosure can be opened. Doing that requires patience and not forcing things, which will cause breakage.
The original concept was "Design for Assembly", which often also is "Design to prevent any repairs."

Thanks. I realize the photos are poor, it's because I was in a panic that I might not be able to reassemble it. I did in the end.

So would a better picture of the enclosure enable you to show me what tabs to press?

 

Thanks. I realize the photos are poor, it's because I was in a panic that I might not be able to reassemble it. I did in the end.

So would a better picture of the enclosure enable you to show me what tabs to press?

The pictures are really quite good, we just need some additional views.