How to Fix Stuck Buttons on Your MadCatz Controller Fight Stick Diode Removal

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@gentlemanofgames 10 ай бұрын

Great to see the process and the result, Saint like patience 😇 great vid

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

Cheers for watching. Not sure patience, more stubborn frustration. 😂

@steve36207 10 ай бұрын

Fairplay to you craig buddy, there would of been stuff getting smashed all over the place if that was me 😂 i dont even know what a diode is 😂

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

😂 it almost got to that point. Think of a diode as a one way valve, let's a signal through one direction only, that's a super basic explanation but sort of covers it.

@steve36207 10 ай бұрын

@@GoodwinsPlace I think I get it 🤣🤣

@retroimportgamer513 10 ай бұрын

These seemed like an absolute nightmare to work out, fair play to you for having the patience Converting any to Xbox sticks might be a good thing seeing as there are none about for that Seems mad those diodes are there to cause problems when they mustn't be needed Well done 👍

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

Yeah they have a purpose but they cause more issue than they fix. Cheers for watching.

@millzyboy500 10 ай бұрын

Good job with the this one . I’d have given up ages ago

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, almost did but glad I've sorted them. Fixed a few more off camera with different faults since too. Cheers for watching.

@DadLadsGaming 10 ай бұрын

What a bizarre fault. Did you find out what the diodes were doing if they weren't required? We'll see you on the 3rd👍

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

They are to eliminate debouncing, basically feedback in the buttons that eliminates and secondary activation if the button was to vibrate instantly after the first press and release.

@tootyuk 10 ай бұрын

Excellent saves Craig, i would have had one off you but i need them for my championship tournament, im ranked in the top 10 in Europe on yie ar kung fu

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

😂 I don't know if you're being serious or not. I'll build a 2 button left and right stick especially for your tournament play.

@tootyuk 10 ай бұрын

no i was joking as i was going to ask what the diodes did but saw your comments ;) @@GoodwinsPlace

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

@@tootyuk it wouldn't surprise me if you were in the top 20 for something random like that. Although that sounds like you'd have to play games rather than iron them. 😂

@tootyuk 10 ай бұрын

exactly now your thinking!@@GoodwinsPlace

@RetroClaire 10 ай бұрын

Could be way off but I'm guessing those diodes are because the actions form a matrix, a bit like a keyboard on an old micro. They'd prevent a ground loop triggering spurious actions in certain circumstances. It might be worth checking them again and eg. pressing a few buttons at once and a direction and seeing if any unexpected buttons show as being pressed. Nice fix though 👍

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

It's actually in there for debouncing - new one for me, but apparently as some of these are used competitively they don't want any feedback from springs or movement and the diode helps. Believe me I've thrashed these things in the tester since removing them and they're solid. www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/debouncing

@RetroClaire 10 ай бұрын

Ah that makes sense, yes. Great looking things! See you in a couple of weeks 👍

@rollerxcore 10 ай бұрын

I love the t Shirt! Do i get a discount if i have less diodes on the stick! looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks 👍

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

Thanks it's from Don's pinball podcast in the US based on Gorgar. Nope, costs more without diodes due to the love and dedication put into the repair. 😂 Should be a good event, got a few sticks sorted now to sell.

@rollerxcore 10 ай бұрын

@@GoodwinsPlace you need a sign... less is more 🤔😉🤘

@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533 10 ай бұрын

Curious to know why removing the diodes fixes the controllers? Hopefully see you at the games fair mate, nice to finally say hello.

@GoodwinsPlace 10 ай бұрын

I read that the diode is there to stop a signal going back causing a bounce and it being treated as either a locked on button (which is happening) or a double press. But from what I've read they cause more issue than solve. Yes that would be great to see you at the event.