Can I Fix TWO PS5 Controllers With The *NEW* TMR Analogue Sticks?

[@dreamcazman]

I was part of the beta test for these new TMR sticks. I've installed them in both Xbox series & PS5 controllers and found the Xbox controllers much easier to do with less potential for melting surrounding plastic (there is none, lol). Have to say after using them for a while, they are fantastic and I never have to worry about stick drift again.

[@Dan-Commando]

@TheCod3r please make a video update talking about the expected LIFE of the stock PS5 internal SSD and options to replace it if something happen to it , it will be TRULY appreciated from anyones follwing you.

[@xx_ars_enic_xx2831]

That console shop ad is top-tier boedie lol 😂

[@eeedawg1019]

Love my controller that I put these TMR modules in. They’re really great. Not a fan of the thumb sticks though as they’re too slick (my thumbs kept sliding off.. but they do feel nice other than that). I stuck with the OGs on mine.

[@vas729]

I replaced my sticks with these on my dualsense and used the hakko solder sucker. Worked great. No damage at all.

[@RetroFix]

In my experience doing hundreds of controllers, the hakko solder sucker gun is the way to go! The more experience I got with the gun the easier it became to get the sticks out.

[@southernstyle8835]

I use a plate that has the same design layout to the pins of the joystick. Once it’s hot enough, I apply the plate onto the board and the joystick comes off in seconds

[@DemiGod3]

@@southernstyle8835where can I get the plate you use to purchase?

[@DemiGod3]

I use the solder sucker all the time, ever had an issue. I just dont use it with the heat station.

[@southernstyle8835]

If you type on KZbin “the ultimate controller desoldering tool” there’s this channel called Greg’s Gaming. He sells the tool on Etsy. Just so you know, it’s not cheap. He sells them for $50

[@syn80]

Always calibrate center first, then range calibration. And when soldering replacement sticks make sure they are even/flush to the board surface.

[@southernstyle8835]

This is true

[@MrCJSutcliffe]

I have a drifting controller at the moment and I’m in the market for this upgrade. The Hall effect sensors are a solid state component rather than a mechanical component with individual moving parts, ie: Potentiometers. They offer greater longevity, greater reliability, and also finer movement and less deadzone. Ideal for shooters and FPS games like Rainbow Six Siege, COD and suchwhat. I want to see if they will improve my ranking!

[@TheCod3r]

I'd be happy to perform the replacement for you bud. If you fill out the form on the booking site you're welcome to send them in. I charge £25 labour plus the cost of the sticks. Cheers

[@fs_dave]

I went through three Xbox controllers in a year playing Rocket League. Bought a Guilikit controller with Hall effect sticks and haven't had any stick drift issues in two years. I've been waiting for these replacements to hit the market. Time to revive the Xbox controllers.

[@Tysman909]

Best tool I ever bought desoldering iron

[@ajaks7636]

Very nice Mr. Phil! Thank You.

[@Tysman909]

The holder for boards hmm should try out the Panna vise way more stable adjustable clamp to circuit board and angle adjustable

[@j.lietka9406]

The "Preciva" work base and supports for the PCBs is great! Should you replace both sticks at the same time? Even though only one shows out of tolerance? Thank you

[@Foxx_69]

you will like the gulikit. Decent sticks. A little pricey but best ones on the market. They are the craz because they will not wear out and develop drift. Ever. Still possible to break the inside of the stick so if your throwing them around . Ya . Otherwise these should be golden way way longer

[@syn80]

TMR & Hall-effect are not the same even though both use magnets.

[@OD91MJ]

I really want this done to my main controller. Haven’t soldered a board in 20 years though.

[@ducky1681]

Holy smokes I haven't been alive for that long 😅 Anyway I'm sure you'd get right back into it with a little practice

[@southernstyle8835]

I’ve done 10 of these already, I’ve installed the TMR’s on all the ps5 controllers I’ve done. They are great

[@z3ro7o]

@@southernstyle8835 what do i need? i dont have a solder yet need a cheap one that will work for this :P

[@Dan-Commando]

@TheCod3r , what did you think about the statement from anandtech that The SSD inside PS5 should be good for almost a petabyte of writes. That means if you write 100GB/day, the SSD is good for 10000 days, that's over 27 years ? EDIT : I dont believe it would last 27 years neither 7 years..

[@AidanBenny]

If you ever offer this service with the same sticks with the warranty in the future I'd really be interested

[@z3ro7o]

thanks for shpwing us mate. do you use isopropyl to clean to board every time in the video?

[@Saif_Bleem]

Hey Phil good work ❤ could you send the link for the board and board holder please

[@fin7136]

Where can I buy these? Link?

[@mjc0961]

Yeah the hall effect sticks are better because there's no physical contact to wear down a potentiometer and cause drift. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo ought to be including this kind of analog stick out of the box. But I wouldn't go out of my way to replace working analog sticks with third party hall effect sticks. If I start getting drift, sure, since I have to replace the stick anyway. But I don't get doing it as a form of preventative maintenance. Might not get stick drift at all. Controller might break because of something else before drift happens. Then the hall effect sticks will have been a waste of money and time. But hey, in this case it's not my money or time, and I get to watch a fun soldering video.

[@syn80]

Only issue is the centering spring, but it takes a long time for the spring to get weaker/softer, you can open the joystick and replace the spring instead of buying a new joystick.

[@mrmarr8308]

I had 1 controller with drift and i just replaced that small metal thing inside the joystick. I covered up the gaps and have never had drift since. I don't think hall effect are worth it.

[@syn80]

@@mrmarr8308 having to replace joysticks every couple of months or buying a new controller isn't worth it.

[@mrmarr8308]

@@syn80 Most people don't have to replace their sticks that often. Yes, they wear down over time, but the main reason for drift is dirt and dropping the controller..

[@syn80]

@@mrmarr8308 I disagree. The carbon film tracks get worn down by constant physical contact with the wiper inside. A simple example would be the brakes on your vehicle (if you have one) the brake pads wear out and then you have reduced braking power, and your vehicle takes too long to slow down or can't slow down. Dirt can't really get inside of the potentiometer, only worn pieces of the carbon track that build up inside.

[@Tysman909]

Anyway to extract data on xbox series x find where encrypted data is and bypass it. I'm sure there's someone like to dig into the data. If it's a key like xbox 360 used with DVD drive to motherboard maybbbe get key from motherboard flash to ssd encrypted area

[@3AMREVIEWS]

I think the Dreamcast used those analog sticks. Should have become the standard but hey, these scummy companies need their controllers to break down so they can sell more of them.

[@etilalkohol8002]

Please mate, switch to brave, or install uBlock origin, don't watch ads, or at least don't make us watch them hahahaha. Much love!

[@TheCod3r]

Sorry mate, I'll never switch from Firefox. I've been using it for over 2 decades lol

[@etilalkohol8002]

@@TheCod3r That's cool mate, there's ublock origin for firefox too, i sincerly suggest you try it, i honestly don't know how you have been able to use it for so long without it, but hey, who am i to judge, i just believe that you (and us) would have a better experience with the blocker. Again, much love!

[@cookieman4205]

Where can i get these same hall affect joystick as in the video?

[@z3ro7o]

ali

[@Caleb-q2p]

I remember I went into a dodgy apparently phone shop in town theirs loads of them charged me as much as a knew phone to get my iPhone fixed went to phone shop I usually go to and are very honest if your phone is pointless on being worked on the guy said he used to work there and now works in the trusted phone shop I went to because how dodgy they work is crazy some people 😮

[@iiSyX]

This is like the easiest replacement ever,

[@DavesControllerRepairs]

can i get a link to that board holder mate thanks

[@syn80]

This is why I always put Kapton tape over plastic connectors and and micro switches. Extra protection when using hot air. But in this case it might have been missing before you serviced the controllers.

[@John-oo9xu]

Use a desoldergun m8, hotait heating that board is very risky

[@TheCod3r]

Those boards are 1.2mm, 50% thicker than the nintendo switch mate

[@petrignatov7872]

Bro , i have 4 of 5 my xbox controllers with stick drift , the quality are so bad

[@syn80]

They are the best joystick replacements for Dualsense and DualShock controllers

[@mrmarr8308]

Why are you not sending them in for repair using warranty

[@daze8410]

Yeah I recommend the Gulikit controller to people that want something different

[@kolossarthas]

Wait, is solder sucker bad? How so?

[@TheCod3r]

On these controllers yes. They're too violent and it kills the board

[@kolossarthas]

@@TheCod3r I had no idea, I'm glad that I haven't ruined anything with it yet. do they pull traces?

[@TheCod3r]

@@kolossarthas they typically just cause the board to not power on with the ps5 controllers but they can pull traces too technically

[@vas729]

@@kolossarthas I've never had an issue with my solder sucker either. But I don't doubt Phil, he knows his stuff. But I am going to keep using the sucker just because it is easier.

[@brycond809]

@@vas729 Never had issues with solder sucker for these boards. If you have noticed in the video he also used one for the red controller.

[@exgremory3387]

Sooo tmr or hall effect

[@rde1986]

If you can’t fix stick drift with new stick you shouldn’t be working on hardware 🤣

[@rikthebaba]

nope!

[@TacticalTrolling]

Pointless video.

[@TheCod3r]

Pointless comment

[@z3ro7o]

who?