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Family Computer => Technical & Repair Assistance => Topic started by: Costin on March 21, 2015, 01:23:31 pm

Title: Advices for change controllers
Post by: Costin on March 21, 2015, 01:23:31 pm
Hello,
Today I found in my grandma's house my first console, Video Game System Liko KL-235 but the joysticks are broken :( .

I want to repair the console, so I need new controllers.
Unfortunately, no plugs for them.
The question is: how can I install SNES controllers or any controller for my Liko KL-235?
I think that is not a good idea to cut the wire from my controller and from a SNES controller and tie the wire with SNES.
Thank you
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4VgGUbIlRj4/S70GDzDfdMI/AAAAAAAAAII/pXPdk0ag6rY/s400/DSC04427.JPG)
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: NintendoKing on March 21, 2015, 01:40:24 pm
Are the pads under the buttons just worn out? If some I'm sure they could be replace for cheap.
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: Costin on March 21, 2015, 02:16:02 pm
To work, I have to push very hard and most of times doesn't work.
I've made now some photos:
The 'hardware' of controller:
(http://i.imgur.com/z43WonF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SA6QWtN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/t1qvKfW.jpg)
Start button : (http://i.imgur.com/0twkt5a.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wtS4Pfi.jpg)

Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: aha2940 on March 22, 2015, 07:04:17 pm
Most of the time, the famiclones (as yours) have the same pinout as the original famicom. You can try to get an original famicom, strip its controllers and put the elsctronic parts inside your gamepads. You will have no turbo function (original famicom does not have turbos) but it will work. Or you can get NES gamepads, cut the connector and use them with your famiclone.  Question: can you post pics of the board? that way we can help more effectvely.

regards.
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: Costin on March 23, 2015, 07:54:34 am
Board: (http://i.imgur.com/PveouDf.jpg)
Photo with controller plug:(http://i.imgur.com/AZifZlv.jpg)
Controller plug: (http://i.imgur.com/S8iFFxJ.jpg)

My Famicom it's a PAL one.
I found on ebay two models of controllers: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-NES-GAME-PAD-JOYPAD-CONTROLLER-BRAND-NEW-FOR-PAL-EURO-MODELS-/390977952424?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b081a1aa8  (NES)

and this type: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-Controller-Pad-For-Super-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-SNES-Controller-/201011815050?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ecd3ce28a (hope it's for PAL model)
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: NintendoKing on March 23, 2015, 10:17:55 am
As suspected the pads are worn out, those could be replaced. :)
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: Costin on March 23, 2015, 11:01:24 am
Where can I buy them?
A link...or if someone has for sale, I can pay with paypal :D
Thank you
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: NintendoKing on March 23, 2015, 03:09:14 pm
I only have 2 start/select pads but 7 AB pads and 8 directional pads.

Do you want two full sets?
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: SukkoPera on March 24, 2015, 12:32:24 am
@gremlin: those look the same as the nes's, right? I would need one AB shipped to Italy. Please PM me if possible.
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: Costin on March 24, 2015, 12:53:46 am
Controller nr. 2 doesn't have start/select.
So, I need 1 start/select, 2 directional pads, 4 A/B. Or at least a complete set for first controller.
If you can help me  ;D , would be great! PM me for details.
Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: NintendoKing on March 24, 2015, 07:05:07 am
After you receive the replacements, I also recommend wiping all the contacts on the controllers where the pads touch clean with antiseptic rubbing alcohol because finger grease can also cause connection issues. :)
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: Costin on April 09, 2015, 11:10:06 am
The Uninvited Gremlin, thank you so much  ;D .
Today I changed the pads and now my controllers works great!  :gamer:

I found that more than half of my carts do not work.
Should I clean with antiseptic rubbing alcohol the carts contacts, too?
Next days I will clean all the dust on my famiclone.
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: FrankWDoom on April 09, 2015, 11:32:28 am
that's a good start. some q-tips/cotton swabs and isopropyl alcohol go a long way. you can also wet the contacts of a cart with alcohol and pop it in and out of the cart slot as an improvised cleaning cart. clean and dry the contacts afterward, and pop it in and out a few times again and clean the cart again. give the cart slot a few minutes to dry before using it.
Title: Re: Advices for change controllers
Post by: NintendoKing on April 17, 2015, 10:42:20 am
Quote from: Costin on April 09, 2015, 11:10:06 am
The Uninvited Gremlin, thank you so much  ;D .
Today I changed the pads and now my controllers works great!  :gamer:

I found that more than half of my carts do not work.
Should I clean with antiseptic rubbing alcohol the carts contacts, too?
Next days I will clean all the dust on my famiclone.


I am so glad that your problem was fully fixed and you are very welcome my friend. :)
I'd appreciate positive feedback posted http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=5755 (http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=5755).


Yes, clean all the contacts of each cart with rubbing alcohol then use a clean pencil eraser on them and wipe them again with the alcohol.