Buy some flux paste as well. Apply to the solder holes Flux basically “sucks” the solder into the joint. Makes a better connection just so you don’t have to take apart and redo if a joint fails. Science stuffs: Basically metals form a thin oxide layer when exposed to air and prevents the solder from bonding Flux when heated chemically removes that oxide layer so you can get a good bond.
@@MGrey-qb5xz flux comes in paste form or a syringe it's not a replacement for the solder tin. the paste is more economical some solder tin has flux in it but it's not a replacement for adding flux to the joint beforehand it will just help the tin flow a bit better there is also solder paste which is a replacement for solder tin but usually used for SMD components and a heated bed
@@MGrey-qb5xz haha yep. I used to use just the solder tin with flux in it thinking that was flux it was always really hard to solder my dad said I needed to add flux paste and bam. nice shiny joints.
it actually blows my mind that analog sticks havent been redesigned yet, especially since sony LOVES to needlessly stealth revise this controllers every year it seems. pots are by far not the most reliable electronic part, i mean i have to deoxit my guitar and amp knobs all the time and those are parts that dont really have to be precise like a controller has to be lol #drift
@@mattedious9378 that's the issue, they would still make boat loads of money. Controllers are sold at an unbelievable mark up. That's where the majority of MS and Sonys money comes from, Accessories and games. But things don't have to be that way! The sticks don't need to be perfect, lord knows no gaming peripheral is, but they certainly shouldn't be this unreliable for the prices they're charging for these controllers
There are types of pots that use much more durable materials to create the resistor. Obviously analog stick makers don't want to do the RnD to make a better pot. Most electronic parts are planned obsolescence, but capacitors having to be replaced after 10 years isn't nearly the same as an analog stick needing replacement after very little use.
I have two words for you. Planned obsolescence. They won’t redesign them anytime soon because they want them to wear out quicker so you can go buy another controller so they can make more money.
This is super helpful, as my elite 2 has just started to give out on me. I nearly resorted to spending $258 on a scuff controller, until I saw this. This is why I’m subscribed to this man. Don’t ever stop making videos, you’re very valuable to gamers everywhere. Thanks again for the time and energy you spend time and time again just to help us out. Much love man.
@@Mike_Wazowskii7 I’m not sure what you mean, but yes my problem has vanished. I fixed the minor issues I was having myself instead of purchasing a new controller. I would rather invest in something much more efficient at a later time.
It's very reassuring to know these exist. I'm one of the guys still using an Elite Series 1 even though I have the Series 2, simply because I really dislike the sloppy mechanical deadzone (central area with zero tension) created by those adjustable tension mechanisms. The Elite Controllers are an absolute nightmare to replace the analog sticks on due to the tiny pin holes/pads and tougher solder, so these PCBs will be a godsend when my Elite S1 inevitably develops drift. Thanks very much for the video mate!
Sounds like the Elite Series 1 controllers are made much better than the Series 2 controllers! I've had 4 of them, and all of them have had stick drift out of the box. They shouldn't be sold anymore imo.
@@samir1281 Yeah, agreed. The poor analog stick re-centering due to that large mechanical deadzone makes the Elite 2 controller more prone to stick drift than any other modern controller I know of. I would've taken the Series X|S analog stick modules over the ones that come in the Elite 2 tbh. They don't have the adjustable tension thing but they have the tightest analog stick re-centering out of all the official Xbox controllers. 👍
Just bite the bullet on a cheap hot air station. Best money I ever spent. Makes the most difficult desoldering jobs a piece of cake. And frankly this isn't gonna stop your sticks from wearing out and getting loose, you are probably better off just replacing them. I am personally considering buying these to play around with because I am extremely anal and even brand new sticks are never perfectly centered.
I'm not so sure this would be a long lasting solution because it's the pots themselves (there are actually 2 per thumbstick) wear out mainly because the carbon (resistive) material is bonded to a piece of thin flexible mylar (larger pots use rigid PCB material) and the carbon material wears away or pieces become unbonded from the mylar. While this trimpot solution may initially work (somewhat) the pot will continue to degrade until most of the resistive carbon material is gone which basically creates a huge deadzone. What I've been doing is instead of replacing the entire thumbstick which is a huge PIA because the metal frame is so hard to desolder, I just replace the X or Y pot that is acting up. You then only have to remove solder from 3 joints, pry the pot away from the joystick frame and pull it out, put the new one in and wiggle the stick a bit so it pops back in place and then add a little solder to 3 joints.
The real problem is they use dirt cheap open "dry" pots. If they used sealed greased pots this would not be as much of a problem. RC has been using japanese Noble pots for R/C radio sticks and as position feedback inside servos for decades and this has never been a problem except in low cost equipment that uses cheap noname pots. By greasing the wipers and sealing the pot to keep dirt out and the lubrication in the tracks are preserved for far longer.
Let me know if I missed anything, or if you yourself have a valid solution for stick drift, be sure to leave a comment about it! I'd love to see what else is out there. Stick drift isn't going anywhere anytime soon Also Im starting a "Pro Controller List" here in the comments and I'll update it as I continue to experiment! Some may need shell modifications to fit -Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma ??? (I have no fucking idea how to take this apart) -Razer Wolverine Ultimate ✅ (Dedictaed PCB on website now) -Razer Wolverine TE ✅ 1.1 PCB (They fit, but the shell may need modification for it to fit) PowerA Fusion Pro 1 & 2 ❌ PowerA Spectra ❌ ExtremeRate Kits ✅ 1.1 PCB (most of the time they work with these) Thrustmaster Eswap X/non-X Pro ❌
Bro i have the new best solution for stick drift, you dont buy new analogue sticks, you dont buy that chip, you fix it by.......wait for it................................. Buying a new controller. Best solution👏👏👌🏿👌🏿😅
This is a real gamechanger, kudos for hard working problem solver people in this world, imagine if this goes viral and everyone goes for this instead of buying another controller! #drift
As for preventing drift, I will say that control freek rings can kind of prevent wear and tear from slamming the sticks to the wall. Usually I’d go through 2-3 controllers a year, but now I’ve used the same controller for 3 years and it’s been consistent and probably even keeping debris from getting in there
@@1760junior i could totally see that being a thing cause I did hear a lot of people say that pieces of the ring could fall into your controller from wear and tear. So far I haven’t felt any deviation though. I’ve been using the same series X controller since the consoles dropped last holiday season
@@christopherbassit2757 I upgraded to an Xbox series s and elite controller. The elite controllers stick tension feature kind of gives me wheat I was looking for out of the precision rings. but regardless I still never got stick drift in my normal xbone controllers. Not sure if just an anomaly or the rings actually helped but I would use soft ones for as long as I can remember and for the most part I tend to forget they’re even on there. My little brothers use them now.
This is why I follow you and stay up on your content even when I'm taking a break. Always on point with real info. This is a game changer. I started out just completely swapping stick modules, but this will drastically cut down on downtime. It's not so much hard as it is just finding the motivation to deal with it yet AGAIN lol
Bro your channel is amazing fr, I legit thought we’d never see a permanent fix for stick drift. Crazy that this product has to exist instead of manufacturers just making better products, but hey I’ll take this over going insane due to stick drift ever couple of months.
If you contact helder, he'd probably he more than happy to send you a few pairs for a video. He's been looking creators to partner with, the stick drift fix is revolutionary for us Controller players! And I appreciate it man. I've watched quite a few of your videos over the years, it's crazy to see you here!
@@vCuda cracked the fuck up when you called yourself a bundle of sticks bro 🤣 I'm in nz so all of these fixes are pretty expensive. i found a 1 time life hack with controllers but pretty sure it's illegal
Found this video because TH-cam said my viewers watched it and I wanted to check it out. Im ordering one of these kits to put on my sons PS5 drift controllers. Congrats on almost hitting 50k subs. Im totally going to cover this fix too!
Cuda thank you for promoting this product that’s literally going to save so much money while not getting rid of a controller you genuinely like playing with! Huge thank you to all 3 Goats! #Drift
I spoke with you a few months ago, and I'm considering sending you a custom elite PS4 controller in the next two month's or so, got a lot of stock and now starting to build custom PS5 elite controllers. This would be a good for you to review and for my small business I did watch your video on getting your hands on one, so I would be glad do your prefer to paddles or four from what I've seen, you seem to like four paddles best, I may be able to charge a little more but it'll be worth it since I've been thinking and looking for an idea to solve the issue, but the custom controllers still have to have the bells and whistles to be worth the prices the custom controller market is charging me included.
Hit me up on my Instagram man! It's in the description. I'd love to work with you, but I have 2 builders I've been planning on working with first. Which should be happening this month and with luck, the next So I'd definitely be down to work with you before the end of the year 😊
I was a little skeptical but it worked. Took me about an hour and a half start to finish including programming it. So happy I could save my elite controller for under $50 including the part, tools to disassemble, and a soldering iron.
Make sure u get a temperature adjust soldering iron. Flex PCBs are very sensitive to excessive heat and just set the iron to a bit above the melting point of ur solder
Ive had my Elite Series 2 for well over 1.5 years now and it is finally starting to get stick drift, everything else works perfectly still. Just ordered and eswap s but I might get some of these pcb for my elite so I can always have a backup controller. Thanks for the helpful vid!
I would love to call this a permanent fix but I still have to open up the controller every time I get stick drift so in that time I could just replace the potentiometers instead of soldering these on and changing the tension. The problem still remains until we get a real fix real soon. 😢
There has always been a fix. The sega Dreamcast has it already in 1999 and the solution was discovered in the 1800s. Hall effect sensors are effective and fully immune to stick drift.
I remember soldering my first dead NES Contra cartridge many years ago re-linking one of the traces to the connections and voilà, the game worked! Kinda sloppy soldering but saved the game and I learned something!
I'm still not sure what workaround this does in order to fix the drift problem, but it seems amazing. I thought drift was caused by wear and tear on the potentiometer.
5:23 You are actually funny af bro, don't ever change man. We need more people who just say what they want because it is funny and self deprecating humor is the best humor! 10/10 would laugh again. #Drift
Words don't hurt people out here in the real world. I could care less what he says or believes in , that's not why I watch him. I watch his videos because they entertain me.
@@GooGz see... Spot on man. Nobody really fucking cares it's just a small group of sensitive bitches that make a big deal out of edgy humor and spicy jokes.
This will be the best $15 I’ve ever spent, so glad I saw this vid. Subbed to you helder and solder king. Respect for combatting shitty planned obsolescence, the ability to recalibrate should be built into them from the get go, but then you wouldn’t buy a new one!!
Even though I already have a bunch of alps analog stick replacements, this'll be perfect for the orange FavorUnion analog sticks seen on some ps4 and ps5 controllerd#drift
Stock controller solder is coated with a clear heat shield... So use FLUX to make the solder stick/bond better... Use some new flux also.... Mix the old solder with flux and new solder and works every time
#DRIFT - love the channel and your very blunt and honest reviews can’t stand the false “everything is great” reviews most content creators make just to keep companies happy - thanks man 🙏
More than 2 minutes in: As much as hardware level reclaibration is great, the main problem with drift comes from the sticks carbon pads wearing out. If you want to fix the problem the better way is to buy replacement sicks that use electromagnets rather than using a stick that will keep breaking. IFixIt and other creators I can't remember covered about the tech and where my point comes from. That being said, it's amazing that solutions like this were created. If you really REALLY want to still use your current stick and don't mind soldering, maybe try this out.
Who sells hall effect stick boxes for Xbox elite v2 controllers? I've seen them for steam deck and joycons but not the Xbox patterned stick boxes that follow the Alps stick box foot print. If you've seen something I haven't point me at please. I can't find them.
#Drift Broo I'm impressed how these guys will absolutely change controllers, they should sell a whole controll haha. But well, I hope to get the giveaway, thanks for the content and help!
I will have to say I'm a new subscriber in the past couple days and I f****** love your attitude and swag love it it's very refreshing keep up the good work bro
Dude, Ai been reading my mind again. So happy I found your channel was Sick of buying controllers with all the zones dead af. I’m willing to try this for sure. Thanks
"Somehow" on your way to 50k? I just found one of your videos today for the first time and I can say your climbing because your videos are very, VERY well done and your personality is fantastic. (And you actually speak and swear like a normal adult so I don't feel like I watching something meant for 12 year olds)
Hey it's me again and my guy this video showed up in my recommended at the perfect time since my ps4 controller has been having the worse stick drift I've ever experienced and nothing I've done that was semi free has fixed it
Wow this guy deserves more subs than a lot of YT’s it’s a shame someone like this can put out solid and entertaining content like this and not have tons of subs and some chick can wear a low cute shirt petting her pillow and have 1M subs
...even this is not permanent, only real permanent solution is what Sega DreamCast and some generation of DualShock 3 controllers had, called hall effect "contactless" potentiometers...
I’ve used these for a while and I don’t think it translates the exact way that you would believe it to. If you do this though it maybe advantageous to cut out a small section of the back shell to be able to adjust them without taking the controller apart
If no one will take after SEGA and make their sticks magnetic instead of with accelerometers, the least they could do is have something similar to these modules built in.
I use electronic grade Turbine oil that is found at hardware stores. I’ve used it on bumpers, triggers and it has solved my stick drift. Lubrication always helps 👍🏻
Yeah…think I might get this in the near future, so I can future proof my Elite 2, got it like a month ago and only will get slight stick drift at high sens, which is expected but still no real issue, with this mod tho, would never have to worry and I take good care of my controllers, just seems like it could be fun to try, thanks for video, the dude(s) who came up with this are genius 🙏🏾
Love your videos. I heard about the Power A controllers through your channel, I bought 5 of them for my PC and Xbox. Don't have any stick drift issues with them as of yet, but I'll be picking up a few of these just in case. #Drift.
I’ve been saving my controllers from stick drift by using QD electronic cleaner. Most of the time it’s just dust and shit in the analog that’s causing it.
Kind of a late reply but there is a youtuber named “marius heier” who is working on a hall effect analog module for ps4 and xbox controllers. He already sent out prototypes to his patreon members. And now we are just waiting for the Version 1 of it to release.
Luckily I've been able to work with Marius the past few months, I even have a pair of these thumbsticks on the way! I'm extremely excited to make a video about them
It should be mentioned that a little bit of flux would make the solder job MUCH MUCH easier and cleaner! Other than that great video and FINALLY!! #Drift
@vCuda i Like your humor alot 👌🏻 is there a differenz to install this anti stick drift modul or fix it at the game menu ? Like in CoD, there is an Option to adjust the dead zone!? Thx ✌🏻
Isn't there any way to figure out an analog stick variant of optical (or hall-effect) switches (like how we have analog-capable hall-effect switches in keyboards like the Wooting & SS Apex keyboards?). That would quite literally solve most issues, perhaps replace a spring here or there to keep the resistance and tension okay and you'd be done. Honestly I *would* pay a good sum extra for something like that. It's the reason I currently use one of those E-Swap Pro controller where I can toss out a module if it fails me, but that has some downsides too.
I spoke with helder about this, and apparently this is something he's exploring. The problem with hall Effect sensors is A, no one wants to use them anymore because they're better than ALPS and B, you'd have to Install them yourself. Installing them yourself is also kinda difficult though, because they require more power than normal thumbsticks to operate and you'd need a Soldering Iron capable of higher temperatures to melt the Solder on the bottom of the thumbsticks on the controller. They're a great alternative, but it requires some work to get them to function properly
Seriously thank you for this! My elite series 2 stick drift has started getting so unbearable and I see you post this vid! I just got them and gonna apply it on rn. You are a fucking legend! Keep fighting the great fight!
@@deadlydull2253 Second time after getting the solder points all individual, as the first time mines were all together and the sticks didn’t work at all, so be careful with that. Also! My P1 & P2 back paddles didn’t work idk why. Definitely something I did. My iron gun did burn off the square gold spongy pad and after that it wasn’t working. Be cautious of that as well! Best of luck!
If I get three or four months out of my controller I'm happy and that's a sad thing to say just buy new one and added to the stack shooting ones in the corner
@@danielmcbride4828 An easy way to increase the thumbsticks lifespan is to press as least as possible l3 or r3. Like using Autosprint instead of pressing every time the left thumbstick will save you from stick drift
@@spazenub1911 yeah I use automatic tactical Sprint and it did save me some life that way a lot less stick drift after using that but there are some cons to that like you can't run a cannonball very well because you don't want to come up just when you move forward
#EliteDrift I already soldered on the OG Xbox back in the day, to upgrade it with a new Bios, implement a new Harddrive and stuff like that. My Elite 2 got Stickdrift on both sticks, so I recently switched to the Thrustmaster, but I would still love to get rid of these issues and fix the drift by myself. I really like your honest videos! Greeting from Germany!
#drift Just an FYI for everyone this isn't a permanent fix but it is cheaper than buying a multimeter(50$ and an extra hour at least of work) to measure the resistance of each individual potentiometer until you find a matching set. The carbon track that the wiper inside the potentiometer rubs against will still ware down over time but still that just means you toss in a new set of pots, calibrate the pots on the pcbs, and your good to go. This is especially nice if you have a high tension stick from battle beaver or a elite series 2 module that you want to use forever basically
Unfortunately, you gotta be in people's faces with your titles and thumbnails these days. Plus, stating that anything is permanent is bullshit either way. Being pedantic takes far too much energy 😂 The coolest thing about Helder and his website is that he actually sells OEM pots. He even sent me 2 sets! Replacing those is a bit more of a challenge, but with those parts available, providing you know how to Install them, the only other issue you'd have is the other Mechanical parts on the module loosening or breaking after HEAVY use I hope one day, the most commonly used thumbstick modules WONT be so Mechanical and fragile
Im sure the permanent fix is for manufacturers to use hall effect sensors instead of potentiometers, they are usually a much more reliable option over mechanical potentiometers and dont wear down over use.
thanks , my new xbox S series controller was pissing me off after 4 months, the left trigger was not going all the way up, replacing and puting this on mine.just bought.
I've replaced like 16 analog sticks. It's a giant PITA. Hoping the price comes down a bit if it gets more popular since $30 for 2 standard controller sticks is a bit high. Also wondering if it will work on the PowerA Wireless Switch pro controllers which use a slightly different analog assembly (same electrical design) but they decided to put some small resistors in the middle of the open space in the center
Did you already test the new Wolverine v2 Chroma ? Im experiencing Deadzone issues with it ( feels like a preprogrammed 20% Deadzone ) and saw that other people had the same problem.. is it the same for you if you have it?
Buy some flux paste as well. Apply to the solder holes
Flux basically “sucks” the solder into the joint. Makes a better connection just so you don’t have to take apart and redo if a joint fails.
Science stuffs:
Basically metals form a thin oxide layer when exposed to air and prevents the solder from bonding
Flux when heated chemically removes that oxide layer so you can get a good bond.
Wait flux paste or just flux cause paste or flux paste is used as a replacement for soldering wire
@@MGrey-qb5xz flux comes in paste form or a syringe
it's not a replacement for the solder tin. the paste is more economical
some solder tin has flux in it but it's not a replacement for adding flux to the joint beforehand it will just help the tin flow a bit better
there is also solder paste which is a replacement for solder tin but usually used for SMD components and a heated bed
@@dylan-nguyen wow that's so effing confusing
@@dylan-nguyen but thanks anyways, that was useful , basically flux paste> solder flux for using solder wire
@@MGrey-qb5xz haha yep. I used to use just the solder tin with flux in it thinking that was flux
it was always really hard to solder
my dad said I needed to add flux paste and bam. nice shiny joints.
It's still mind blowing that this idea is taking off! Really loved the video! Especially that bit about not forcing things.....
Seems fucking genius it’s seriously what we all been wishing for
This is incredible
Would this work on a razer wolverine ultimate?
@@KSIxChAoTic the question is would it work for any Razer controller cause I have a Razer controller too just not a Ultimate or Tournament.
Good video.. #DRIFT
it actually blows my mind that analog sticks havent been redesigned yet, especially since sony LOVES to needlessly stealth revise this controllers every year it seems. pots are by far not the most reliable electronic part, i mean i have to deoxit my guitar and amp knobs all the time and those are parts that dont really have to be precise like a controller has to be lol #drift
If they make it perfect quality they won’t make money off people buying new controllers.
Which is also why controllers are so expensive.
@@mattedious9378 that's the issue, they would still make boat loads of money. Controllers are sold at an unbelievable mark up. That's where the majority of MS and Sonys money comes from, Accessories and games. But things don't have to be that way!
The sticks don't need to be perfect, lord knows no gaming peripheral is, but they certainly shouldn't be this unreliable for the prices they're charging for these controllers
There are types of pots that use much more durable materials to create the resistor. Obviously analog stick makers don't want to do the RnD to make a better pot. Most electronic parts are planned obsolescence, but capacitors having to be replaced after 10 years isn't nearly the same as an analog stick needing replacement after very little use.
I have two words for you. Planned obsolescence. They won’t redesign them anytime soon because they want them to wear out quicker so you can go buy another controller so they can make more money.
This is super helpful, as my elite 2 has just started to give out on me. I nearly resorted to spending $258 on a scuff controller, until I saw this. This is why I’m subscribed to this man. Don’t ever stop making videos, you’re very valuable to gamers everywhere. Thanks again for the time and energy you spend time and time again just to help us out. Much love man.
I'll always do my best to inform 💯
Did you put it on and your problems vanish?
@@Mike_Wazowskii7 I’m not sure what you mean, but yes my problem has vanished. I fixed the minor issues I was having myself instead of purchasing a new controller. I would rather invest in something much more efficient at a later time.
@@clutchopp6319 still works now?
@@kozmo8782 hell yea pal, just put it down actually. That thing is indestructible.
It's very reassuring to know these exist. I'm one of the guys still using an Elite Series 1 even though I have the Series 2, simply because I really dislike the sloppy mechanical deadzone (central area with zero tension) created by those adjustable tension mechanisms. The Elite Controllers are an absolute nightmare to replace the analog sticks on due to the tiny pin holes/pads and tougher solder, so these PCBs will be a godsend when my Elite S1 inevitably develops drift.
Thanks very much for the video mate!
Sounds like the Elite Series 1 controllers are made much better than the Series 2 controllers! I've had 4 of them, and all of them have had stick drift out of the box. They shouldn't be sold anymore imo.
@@samir1281 Yeah, agreed. The poor analog stick re-centering due to that large mechanical deadzone makes the Elite 2 controller more prone to stick drift than any other modern controller I know of. I would've taken the Series X|S analog stick modules over the ones that come in the Elite 2 tbh. They don't have the adjustable tension thing but they have the tightest analog stick re-centering out of all the official Xbox controllers. 👍
Just bite the bullet on a cheap hot air station. Best money I ever spent. Makes the most difficult desoldering jobs a piece of cake. And frankly this isn't gonna stop your sticks from wearing out and getting loose, you are probably better off just replacing them.
I am personally considering buying these to play around with because I am extremely anal and even brand new sticks are never perfectly centered.
I'm not so sure this would be a long lasting solution because it's the pots themselves (there are actually 2 per thumbstick) wear out mainly because the carbon (resistive) material is bonded to a piece of thin flexible mylar (larger pots use rigid PCB material) and the carbon material wears away or pieces become unbonded from the mylar. While this trimpot solution may initially work (somewhat) the pot will continue to degrade until most of the resistive carbon material is gone which basically creates a huge deadzone. What I've been doing is instead of replacing the entire thumbstick which is a huge PIA because the metal frame is so hard to desolder, I just replace the X or Y pot that is acting up. You then only have to remove solder from 3 joints, pry the pot away from the joystick frame and pull it out, put the new one in and wiggle the stick a bit so it pops back in place and then add a little solder to 3 joints.
Is there a video for this?
That was my first thought, its seems like more of a temporary fix and the problem will only get worse over time.
The real problem is they use dirt cheap open "dry" pots. If they used sealed greased pots this would not be as much of a problem. RC has been using japanese Noble pots for R/C radio sticks and as position feedback inside servos for decades and this has never been a problem except in low cost equipment that uses cheap noname pots. By greasing the wipers and sealing the pot to keep dirt out and the lubrication in the tracks are preserved for far longer.
"we're on our way to 50k.. somehow" this is exactly why. we love your personality dude
Thanks man! 💯
Let me know if I missed anything, or if you yourself have a valid solution for stick drift, be sure to leave a comment about it! I'd love to see what else is out there. Stick drift isn't going anywhere anytime soon
Also Im starting a "Pro Controller List" here in the comments and I'll update it as I continue to experiment! Some may need shell modifications to fit
-Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma ??? (I have no fucking idea how to take this apart)
-Razer Wolverine Ultimate ✅ (Dedictaed PCB on website now)
-Razer Wolverine TE ✅ 1.1 PCB (They fit, but the shell may need modification for it to fit)
PowerA Fusion Pro 1 & 2 ❌
PowerA Spectra ❌
ExtremeRate Kits ✅ 1.1 PCB (most of the time they work with these)
Thrustmaster Eswap X/non-X Pro ❌
Hey vcuda I was wondering if you can pls review the Razer chroma v2
You missed the chroma review but I still liked this video
U do a good job with your videos.
@@aarxnz1t0 Bruh this dude posted that it was getting sent to him for review. Be patient 😐
Bro i have the new best solution for stick drift, you dont buy new analogue sticks, you dont buy that chip, you fix it by.......wait for it.................................
Buying a new controller. Best solution👏👏👌🏿👌🏿😅
This is a real gamechanger, kudos for hard working problem solver people in this world, imagine if this goes viral and everyone goes for this instead of buying another controller! #drift
As for preventing drift, I will say that control freek rings can kind of prevent wear and tear from slamming the sticks to the wall. Usually I’d go through 2-3 controllers a year, but now I’ve used the same controller for 3 years and it’s been consistent and probably even keeping debris from getting in there
I heard they reduce the life of your thumbsticks
@@1760junior i could totally see that being a thing cause I did hear a lot of people say that pieces of the ring could fall into your controller from wear and tear. So far I haven’t felt any deviation though. I’ve been using the same series X controller since the consoles dropped last holiday season
@@FoxCowDog wb now
@@christopherbassit2757 I upgraded to an Xbox series s and elite controller. The elite controllers stick tension feature kind of gives me wheat I was looking for out of the precision rings. but regardless I still never got stick drift in my normal xbone controllers. Not sure if just an anomaly or the rings actually helped but I would use soft ones for as long as I can remember and for the most part I tend to forget they’re even on there. My little brothers use them now.
wtf i used my controller daily since 2014 and it has no issues other than a little drift
This is why I follow you and stay up on your content even when I'm taking a break. Always on point with real info. This is a game changer. I started out just completely swapping stick modules, but this will drastically cut down on downtime. It's not so much hard as it is just finding the motivation to deal with it yet AGAIN lol
Bro your channel is amazing fr, I legit thought we’d never see a permanent fix for stick drift. Crazy that this product has to exist instead of manufacturers just making better products, but hey I’ll take this over going insane due to stick drift ever couple of months.
I love this guy's energy...
and his back to the future jacket
Will 100% be trying this out. Great vid bro
If you contact helder, he'd probably he more than happy to send you a few pairs for a video. He's been looking creators to partner with, the stick drift fix is revolutionary for us Controller players!
And I appreciate it man. I've watched quite a few of your videos over the years, it's crazy to see you here!
Well we'll well.
How'd it go?
Yo you did this fix, how is it holding up??
@@vCuda cracked the fuck up when you called yourself a bundle of sticks bro 🤣 I'm in nz so all of these fixes are pretty expensive. i found a 1 time life hack with controllers but pretty sure it's illegal
Found this video because TH-cam said my viewers watched it and I wanted to check it out.
Im ordering one of these kits to put on my sons PS5 drift controllers. Congrats on almost hitting 50k subs. Im totally going to cover this fix too!
Cuda thank you for promoting this product that’s literally going to save so much money while not getting rid of a controller you genuinely like playing with! Huge thank you to all 3 Goats! #Drift
I spoke with you a few months ago, and I'm considering sending you a custom elite PS4 controller in the next two month's or so, got a lot of stock and now starting to build custom PS5 elite controllers. This would be a good for you to review and for my small business I did watch your video on getting your hands on one, so I would be glad do your prefer to paddles or four from what I've seen, you seem to like four paddles best, I may be able to charge a little more but it'll be worth it since I've been thinking and looking for an idea to solve the issue, but the custom controllers still have to have the bells and whistles to be worth the prices the custom controller market is charging me included.
Hit me up on my Instagram man! It's in the description. I'd love to work with you, but I have 2 builders I've been planning on working with first. Which should be happening this month and with luck, the next
So I'd definitely be down to work with you before the end of the year 😊
@@vCuda not the real company lmao this guy has 16 subs 💀
I was a little skeptical but it worked. Took me about an hour and a half start to finish including programming it. So happy I could save my elite controller for under $50 including the part, tools to disassemble, and a soldering iron.
Can you explain a little to me how it works? Or how 2 simple screws fix stick drift? Lol
Yo you did this fix, how is it holding up??
Make sure u get a temperature adjust soldering iron. Flex PCBs are very sensitive to excessive heat and just set the iron to a bit above the melting point of ur solder
#Drift
Quote: "Finally a fix that's not a paid subscription". - vCuda 2021
Ive had my Elite Series 2 for well over 1.5 years now and it is finally starting to get stick drift, everything else works perfectly still. Just ordered and eswap s but I might get some of these pcb for my elite so I can always have a backup controller. Thanks for the helpful vid!
Keep up the great content. Your videos are awesome I think its the "Stache" adding a commanding presence to the quality content.
I would love to call this a permanent fix but I still have to open up the controller every time I get stick drift so in that time I could just replace the potentiometers instead of soldering these on and changing the tension. The problem still remains until we get a real fix real soon. 😢
There has always been a fix. The sega Dreamcast has it already in 1999 and the solution was discovered in the 1800s. Hall effect sensors are effective and fully immune to stick drift.
You're very quickly becoming my favorite content creator on TH-cam.
I'm glad you're diggin the content!!!
I remember soldering my first dead NES Contra cartridge many years ago re-linking one of the traces to the connections and voilà, the game worked! Kinda sloppy soldering but saved the game and I learned something!
Nintendo: *ignores it*
FACTS
This is huge!! I can finally fix my stick drifting elite series 1! Hallelujah!!
This is a great solution except knowing my dumbass self, I’d somehow blow up my damn controller trying to solder the fix to the controller 💀
I'm still not sure what workaround this does in order to fix the drift problem, but it seems amazing.
I thought drift was caused by wear and tear on the potentiometer.
5:23 You are actually funny af bro, don't ever change man. We need more people who just say what they want because it is funny and self deprecating humor is the best humor! 10/10 would laugh again. #Drift
Words don't hurt people out here in the real world. I could care less what he says or believes in , that's not why I watch him. I watch his videos because they entertain me.
@@GooGz see... Spot on man. Nobody really fucking cares it's just a small group of sensitive bitches that make a big deal out of edgy humor and spicy jokes.
Dude this is gonna save me so much frustration! Thank you 🙏
about damn time someone came up with an awesome creation like this.... if only the manufacturers would follow suit #ELITEDRIFT
This will be the best $15 I’ve ever spent, so glad I saw this vid. Subbed to you helder and solder king. Respect for combatting shitty planned obsolescence, the ability to recalibrate should be built into them from the get go, but then you wouldn’t buy a new one!!
Yo you did this fix, how is it holding up??
but does it work with my razer wolverine te that has scuffed thumbsticks and an awful drift issue?
My question to you is why are you using scuf sticks?
@@Raven.Bloodrot He said SCUFFED not scuf 😂
@@juxi1718 ooooof XD
@@juxi1718 to be fair if he were you'd question it too 😂🤣
An actual permanent fix would be to replace with hull effect sticks, they don't have the parts that wear out and cause stick drift.
Even though I already have a bunch of alps analog stick replacements, this'll be perfect for the orange FavorUnion analog sticks seen on some ps4 and ps5 controllerd#drift
Stock controller solder is coated with a clear heat shield... So use FLUX to make the solder stick/bond better... Use some new flux also.... Mix the old solder with flux and new solder and works every time
#DRIFT - love the channel and your very blunt and honest reviews can’t stand the false “everything is great” reviews most content creators make just to keep companies happy - thanks man 🙏
More than 2 minutes in: As much as hardware level reclaibration is great, the main problem with drift comes from the sticks carbon pads wearing out. If you want to fix the problem the better way is to buy replacement sicks that use electromagnets rather than using a stick that will keep breaking. IFixIt and other creators I can't remember covered about the tech and where my point comes from.
That being said, it's amazing that solutions like this were created. If you really REALLY want to still use your current stick and don't mind soldering, maybe try this out.
Who sells hall effect stick boxes for Xbox elite v2 controllers?
I've seen them for steam deck and joycons but not the Xbox patterned stick boxes that follow the Alps stick box foot print. If you've seen something I haven't point me at please. I can't find them.
#Drift Broo I'm impressed how these guys will absolutely change controllers, they should sell a whole controll haha. But well, I hope to get the giveaway, thanks for the content and help!
I will have to say I'm a new subscriber in the past couple days and I f****** love your attitude and swag love it it's very refreshing keep up the good work bro
Love that I did not have to research this myself and that there are people with solutions ready :)
Godsend 🙏🙏🙏 I feel the same way 😂 I have no idea how to make PCBs
Much love my brotha..This was actually the first of your vidz to pop up on my feed last week and today my pcbs came in and we driftttt freeee haha
It does work guys just used it today, will see hpw long it takes
I like the use of the Arena War soundtrack
Bro I remember you sitting around 10k subs last Christmas and to see you on your way to 50k man Is insane. Keep up the badass content
Thank you my man!
hell yah, thanks for the link. I have been fixing controllers replacing the sensors, but never seen that plate thing. I'll give it a try as well.
Dude, Ai been reading my mind again. So happy I found your channel was Sick of buying controllers with all the zones dead af. I’m willing to try this for sure. Thanks
I somehow wasn't subscribed to you, well now I am. Great content, I don't even use controller but I just love watching your content!
I appreciate it! Glad to hear you're enjoying the content
"Somehow" on your way to 50k?
I just found one of your videos today for the first time and I can say your climbing because your videos are very, VERY well done and your personality is fantastic. (And you actually speak and swear like a normal adult so I don't feel like I watching something meant for 12 year olds)
Hey it's me again and my guy this video showed up in my recommended at the perfect time since my ps4 controller has been having the worse stick drift I've ever experienced and nothing I've done that was semi free has fixed it
Wow this guy deserves more subs than a lot of YT’s it’s a shame someone like this can put out solid and entertaining content like this and not have tons of subs and some chick can wear a low cute shirt petting her pillow and have 1M subs
underrated content forsure
The cam quality looked really good in this vid!!
Here today while your at 55.1k subs
Let's Go!!! Appreciate the videos bro.
...even this is not permanent, only real permanent solution is what Sega DreamCast and some generation of DualShock 3 controllers had, called hall effect "contactless" potentiometers...
Hate that I ruin the 666 here, but at 2:37 you see a controller with an extreme rate kit already installed as well as the life saver. Love it!
I’ve used these for a while and I don’t think it translates the exact way that you would believe it to. If you do this though it maybe advantageous to cut out a small section of the back shell to be able to adjust them without taking the controller apart
This is so genius! Hope this guys are getting much more recognition!
Me too!
Bro this video needs a follow up. Do you still use the controllers with this mods and how is it holding?
If no one will take after SEGA and make their sticks magnetic instead of with accelerometers, the least they could do is have something similar to these modules built in.
Such a great channel man keep up the work
I litterally love this channel 💯😂
nice vid! are there any for the razer wolverine controllers?
A young person who isn’t afraid to be offensive. Unicorn. Made a boring thing worth watching for fun.
Thats the goal! Glad you enjoyed
I deadass don't even play on controller, you're just funny. I'd love to see more mouse and keyboard content.
Due to high demand, the Razer Wolverine Ultimate now has its own PCB!
heldergametech.com/
nice
What about wolverine te?
Cuda do you know if the Potentiometers fit the RWU? I don't need them but thought some spares would be good cheap insurance to have on hand.
@@GoneFishin247 new pots will, which he also sells on his website for cheap lol
@@FlynnTaggart23 there's pcbs made specifically for the ultimate on the website
I use electronic grade Turbine oil that is found at hardware stores. I’ve used it on bumpers, triggers and it has solved my stick drift. Lubrication always helps 👍🏻
How much u put on them?
Yeah…think I might get this in the near future, so I can future proof my Elite 2, got it like a month ago and only will get slight stick drift at high sens, which is expected but still no real issue, with this mod tho, would never have to worry and I take good care of my controllers, just seems like it could be fun to try, thanks for video, the dude(s) who came up with this are genius 🙏🏾
This should become standard in controllers. I swear these console manufacturers like like to leave it as an issue to sell more controllers
Love your videos. I heard about the Power A controllers through your channel, I bought 5 of them for my PC and Xbox. Don't have any stick drift issues with them as of yet, but I'll be picking up a few of these just in case. #Drift.
I’ve been saving my controllers from stick drift by using QD electronic cleaner. Most of the time it’s just dust and shit in the analog that’s causing it.
Kind of a late reply but there is a youtuber named “marius heier” who is working on a hall effect analog module for ps4 and xbox controllers. He already sent out prototypes to his patreon members. And now we are just waiting for the Version 1 of it to release.
Luckily I've been able to work with Marius the past few months, I even have a pair of these thumbsticks on the way! I'm extremely excited to make a video about them
That's sick. Can i do this in my PowerA Xbox controller?
It should be mentioned that a little bit of flux would make the solder job MUCH MUCH easier and cleaner! Other than that great video and FINALLY!! #Drift
kills me how laser controllers arent a thing...but..note the mouse.. same problem.. same solution..but for controllers nobody is using it.
Holy shit 42k I though you were a like 2 I been watching so long that you almost half way to the big 100k
@vCuda i Like your humor alot 👌🏻 is there a differenz to install this anti stick drift modul or fix it at the game menu ? Like in CoD, there is an Option to adjust the dead zone!? Thx ✌🏻
You guys are revolutionary
Isn't there any way to figure out an analog stick variant of optical (or hall-effect) switches (like how we have analog-capable hall-effect switches in keyboards like the Wooting & SS Apex keyboards?). That would quite literally solve most issues, perhaps replace a spring here or there to keep the resistance and tension okay and you'd be done. Honestly I *would* pay a good sum extra for something like that. It's the reason I currently use one of those E-Swap Pro controller where I can toss out a module if it fails me, but that has some downsides too.
I spoke with helder about this, and apparently this is something he's exploring. The problem with hall Effect sensors is A, no one wants to use them anymore because they're better than ALPS and B, you'd have to Install them yourself. Installing them yourself is also kinda difficult though, because they require more power than normal thumbsticks to operate and you'd need a Soldering Iron capable of higher temperatures to melt the Solder on the bottom of the thumbsticks on the controller. They're a great alternative, but it requires some work to get them to function properly
Seriously thank you for this! My elite series 2 stick drift has started getting so unbearable and I see you post this vid! I just got them and gonna apply it on rn. You are a fucking legend! Keep fighting the great fight!
Did you run into any issues? Just got mine and haven't put them in yet.
@@deadlydull2253 Second time after getting the solder points all individual, as the first time mines were all together and the sticks didn’t work at all, so be careful with that. Also! My P1 & P2 back paddles didn’t work idk why. Definitely something I did. My iron gun did burn off the square gold spongy pad and after that it wasn’t working. Be cautious of that as well! Best of luck!
Personally I don't even have issues with stick drift but Im still watching this video cuz you're an awesome content creator! Keep it up man!
You will have stick drift problems if you play alot
If I get three or four months out of my controller I'm happy and that's a sad thing to say just buy new one and added to the stack shooting ones in the corner
@@danielmcbride4828 An easy way to increase the thumbsticks lifespan is to press as least as possible l3 or r3. Like using Autosprint instead of pressing every time the left thumbstick will save you from stick drift
@@spazenub1911 yeah I use automatic tactical Sprint and it did save me some life that way a lot less stick drift after using that but there are some cons to that like you can't run a cannonball very well because you don't want to come up just when you move forward
Also. This video got you my sub. Thank you for the information. I've got like 4 controllers I'm fixing now
Awesome content. I will be purchasing some.
Nice video vCuda, could you make a video of a controller with drift and after the installation how the controller drift becomes? Cheers from Brazil
First time stumbling upon this channel and I think you’re doing great things man, hit subscribe button immediately after you said donda > clb 💀
#EliteDrift
Keep on killing it boss, these vids are lifesaving.
What kind of tool is used to tighten/loosen the adjustment points?! Great video! Cheers!
#EliteDrift
I already soldered on the OG Xbox back in the day, to upgrade it with a new Bios, implement a new Harddrive and stuff like that. My Elite 2 got Stickdrift on both sticks, so I recently switched to the Thrustmaster, but I would still love to get rid of these issues and fix the drift by myself.
I really like your honest videos!
Greeting from Germany!
Zero’s helmet on the board is a nice touch
#drift Just an FYI for everyone this isn't a permanent fix but it is cheaper than buying a multimeter(50$ and an extra hour at least of work) to measure the resistance of each individual potentiometer until you find a matching set. The carbon track that the wiper inside the potentiometer rubs against will still ware down over time but still that just means you toss in a new set of pots, calibrate the pots on the pcbs, and your good to go. This is especially nice if you have a high tension stick from battle beaver or a elite series 2 module that you want to use forever basically
Unfortunately, you gotta be in people's faces with your titles and thumbnails these days. Plus, stating that anything is permanent is bullshit either way. Being pedantic takes far too much energy 😂
The coolest thing about Helder and his website is that he actually sells OEM pots. He even sent me 2 sets! Replacing those is a bit more of a challenge, but with those parts available, providing you know how to Install them, the only other issue you'd have is the other Mechanical parts on the module loosening or breaking after HEAVY use
I hope one day, the most commonly used thumbstick modules WONT be so Mechanical and fragile
Im sure the permanent fix is for manufacturers to use hall effect sensors instead of potentiometers, they are usually a much more reliable option over mechanical potentiometers and dont wear down over use.
"for once in a controllers life it's not a paid subscription" I died 😂😂😂😂
How would you compare this to just swapping the sticks out for Hall Effect sensors?
thanks , my new xbox S series controller was pissing me off after 4 months, the left trigger was not going all the way up, replacing and puting this on mine.just bought.
I've replaced like 16 analog sticks. It's a giant PITA. Hoping the price comes down a bit if it gets more popular since $30 for 2 standard controller sticks is a bit high. Also wondering if it will work on the PowerA Wireless Switch pro controllers which use a slightly different analog assembly (same electrical design) but they decided to put some small resistors in the middle of the open space in the center
When pupibty properly kicks in that tash gonna be fire 🔥
#Drift Much appreciated man Ive been watching your vids for a while now! The mod pack comparison was legit too!
Thanks man!
coming from someone that has soldered for years, your solders look minty
#Drift Thanks for promoting underrated channels!
Did you already test the new Wolverine v2 Chroma ? Im experiencing Deadzone issues with it ( feels like a preprogrammed 20% Deadzone ) and saw that other people had the same problem.. is it the same for you if you have it?