Spoiler Saver & Riddle A 20 foot rope ladder hangs over the side of a seaworthy boat. The bottom rung is level with the surface of the water. The rungs on the ladder are one foot (12 inches) apart, the tide rises at a rate of 6 inches per hour. How long will it take until the 3 bottom rungs are under the water?
Great video, nice fixes! Tip tinner is really a last resort utility. Very handy if your tip gets oxidized and wont take solder but not something you want to use regularly because it is acidic and will eventually eat through your tip coating. To prevent oxidation tin your tip with some solder before you put it to bed.
Well done, great job again. I bought one of these cheap controllers from Argos when on discontinued line offer. I had no idea how cheaply made they were.
You've inspired me to look at the R bumper button on my Wingman Rumblepad. I'm gonna pick up a not-totally-garbage soldering iron that's small enough for the job (my current one works but is a 140w automotive soldering gun so huge tips) and get at it!
Vince that's not tip cleaner it solder paste basically tiny balls of solder in flux normally used in stencil work for BGA chips. For tip cleaning use cheap plumbers flux and dip the tip of hot soldering iron in it or a wet sponge or copper scourer much cheaper.
I beg to differ. Although it may well be a mixture of solder paste and flux it is sold and used for tip cleaning. Search for "tip cleaner" to see what I mean
Madcatz who used to do 3rd party xbox 360 controllers used that same mechanism. I hated it trying to take it apart used to annoy the hell out of me . Great job vince as always.
Interesting stuff once again, Vince. I wonder why Nintendo would officially license something that had corners cut during manufacturing?! Still, you made them better than factory, for sure. Very nice 👍
@Fix it Phil Hi Phil! You could be right, but if you look at 00:51 you can see the Switch logo and the Nintendo seal on the boxes. Although I guess they could have the logo on and still be fake. 😬 But yeah, i reckon your Chinese one will be very similar inside to these ones 👍
@Fix it Phil👍 Vince mentions Argos (a UK shop) I've just had a quick look and these controllers are indeed listed for sale on the Argos website as officially licenced!! 😬 😳
It's times like this where I wish I knew what I was doing with a soldering iron. Those were relatively simple to fix, if you have the tools and the know-how. Great vid 🙂
I have a PowerA Xbox One Controller I use for me PC, I'm very impressed with it for the money, has a good solid feel, doesn't feel like a 3rd party controller. I never knew about the programmable buttons I just assumed the Xbox one controllers had those extra buttons! I have seen a fair few broken PowerA switch controllers on eBay and have considered buying some but I honestly can't think of a use case for a wired Switch Controller!
brilliant and interesting video to watch you not only fix them but make them better from manufacturers missed soldering mistakes cool to see man and only vince can buy faulty for spares (didn't mention repairs) and get a fully working one in there lol :)
i have the same problem with my board except mine broke. I managed to solder rz and rb. Where would you solder the 3v3 to. Much appreciated. Keep up the good work
Really like these videos cause my son keeps breaking his pad and watching your videos has give me the confidence and knowledge to fix them ..... So I think my son owes you a pint the amount of money 💸 you save him 😂
I have 3 of those Power A controllers for the switch everyone of them suffers from stick drift brand new out of the box they are not made very well. Great video as always
very good idea soldering that sticky one, i had a wii u controller break loose maybe our daughter or something no idea how that happened. there are certain things companies cheap out on that ends up costing them more in the end. although this may not be one of em. person thinks they were too rough with it, buys a new one. little piece of tin or copper could jump it as well
That potentiometer solution to make the triggers act like analogue switches is exactly the same thing you'd find inside an Xbox 360 controller for instance and also inside the original Xbox's controllers, albeit the latter one has a different structure than the controller you show in the video. The one you've opened up is really similar to the Xbox 360 one.
Good vid. I have an issue with Switch controllers . 1 broken. Broken analog but it's a cable version where I cam not see screws to unscrew and a cordless controller where I can see screws to unscrew . Can you shed some light on the issue.. Excellent channel and some fabulous retro electronics
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but the trigger set up you mentioned is the same as an xbox 360 controller, i assume that's where they got the idea for the poteomitors.
Yes all companies try to keep everything to the bare minimum when manufacturing the product , I worked at a factory that made power tools and the grease for the gear box was measured in 1/100 of a gram , every coin saved per unit adds up when they make thousands of units daily
Hey Vince, nice fix on the controllers. Are you going to keep all of them? Because I am interested in buying that Pikachu controller for my Switch. I hope you see this comment.
Would it be possible to reverse the A & B buttons on any of these controllers? I don’t see individual buttons being wired - I guess these are “digital” controllers instead of analog? I’d love to figure out how to swap the A & B button functions on these third party controllers, since Nintendo only allows re-mapping via software on their 1st party controllers.
He Mr Vince do yu think is it possible to install vibrating motor on the fake Nintendo switch controller cause to me it looks like they don't brings an yu know can yu pin point where to solder the vibrating motors on the board
My issue with my PowerA wireless controller is weird. After charging for awhile, the controller wont turn on unless plugged in. I'll open the case, unplug the battery from the board, plug it back in, and the controller will work normally again. Is it possible to overcharge these things?
Hi Vince, ive got a PowerA Controller too and the problem with mine is, that the Joysticks move (in-game) in directions i dont them to go, e.x. the left stick gives an up signal, although i dont move it. Any ideas on how to fix it?
That sounds like stick drift, there are quite a few guides on that. You might get away with just cleaning them more thoroughly but you might want to have a look at the potentiometers, I think that them getting dirty/the contact getting worn is the main cause. But of course look up a guide don't take my word for it I was just summarising from poor memory lul
Vince, could you please post a video that you teach how to track down a voltage on the Nintendo Switch Lite? Mine doesn't power on anymore and nor does it charge :( I get 0A on the meter, it's pretty much dead.
Sir do you know how to fix the issue of this type of controller not working wirelessly without the usb cord??? I use to play with it wirelessly every time. Please help me I can not figure it out and I feel I’ve done everything I can I believe.
Nice vid vince quick question vince I have a Samsung qled tv and it’s starting to flicker on right side sometimes is it the ribbon cable needing cleaned?
hay Vince , just a quick question. what controller wire do you using in this video as I brought a PowerA controller and cant seem to find a wire that fits into its weirdly strange slot?
just a thought vince, would that xbox controller connect to your pc / laptop via bluetooth? i have a cheap wifi bluetooth combo card in my pc and 1 connected to it no problem.
Hello, I've been watching your videos for a long time now and I find them excellent! I am worried because I have a problem with a device bought recently on the net and I would have liked to know what you thought of it? Is there a way to contact you? Thank you in advance.
I was wondering if you can fix my controller for my Nintendo switch it’s a power, a controller I’m a truck driver. I accidentally set my bed on the controller and broke the left thumb pad.
Xbox 360 controllers have potentiometers for the triggers too and now I'm curious to see how Xbox one controllers replaced that way to give us analog triggers.
I think there's something wrong with the manufacturing of the power A controllers. I have a grookie green power A controller, like a few days ago, white powder came from underneath where you place the batteries. I thought it was my batteries, changed them and never worked again.
Hello there is there any way to contact you I would like to ask you to fix one of my powerA controllers i would Fix it myself but I don't have the tools to do so I understand if you don't want to help of so I would like to talk
I wouldn't call these Controllers 'fake' - like Hori they're officially licensed by Nintendo and Microsoft but as you can see they've cut corners to cost less like wired only or no rumble. Doesn't the Xbox Controller work with the Xbox One's RF like the older Xbox One Controllers? I would contact PowerA's support and ask for a replacement dongle.
Part of the fun of these videos was trying to remember the names of the mmv massive in order. Please go back to showing them when you say them instead of the movie credits style
I fix my own drift problems just tear down clean up control sticks then blow out with compressed air add very little silicone lubricant on moving or plastic sliding parts and put back together. for me tests out 100% effective.
Damm that was easy, my controler is buggy as heck, basically the a b x y dont work no more, and the dpad is doing the a b x y , so basicaly the normal buttons swap with the d pad
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as expected they use the old xbox 360 controller way for LT RT on that xbox one controller
Spoiler Saver & Riddle
A 20 foot rope ladder hangs over the side of a seaworthy boat. The bottom rung is level with the surface of the water. The rungs on the ladder are one foot (12 inches) apart, the tide rises at a rate of 6 inches per hour.
How long will it take until the 3 bottom rungs are under the water?
Riddle Answer Spoiler Saver 😁
It would take as long as it takes for the boat to become UNseaworthy. i.e. until it sinks. 😁
😂😂👍👍 Well done Steve!
The boat wont sink if its seaworthy😉😉
It would be nice if you learn to edit out these sounds in the background.
The Flying Dutchman never sinks..!!
Great video, nice fixes!
Tip tinner is really a last resort utility. Very handy if your tip gets oxidized and wont take solder but not something you want to use regularly because it is acidic and will eventually eat through your tip coating.
To prevent oxidation tin your tip with some solder before you put it to bed.
Thanks Micro 👍
Awesome repair job. I love seeing these things saved from the landfill.
These almost seem like they've become routine for you. It's great to see the progression over the years. Great job mate.
Well done, great job again. I bought one of these cheap controllers from Argos when on discontinued line offer. I had no idea how cheaply made they were.
You've inspired me to look at the R bumper button on my Wingman Rumblepad. I'm gonna pick up a not-totally-garbage soldering iron that's small enough for the job (my current one works but is a 140w automotive soldering gun so huge tips) and get at it!
Vince that's not tip cleaner it solder paste basically tiny balls of solder in flux normally used in stencil work for BGA chips. For tip cleaning use cheap plumbers flux and dip the tip of hot soldering iron in it or a wet sponge or copper scourer much cheaper.
I beg to differ. Although it may well be a mixture of solder paste and flux it is sold and used for tip cleaning. Search for "tip cleaner" to see what I mean
It will put a new layer on the tip that solder can attach to - long continuous use of tips turns them blue/oxidised-
That's corrosive tip cleaner. Most people aren't going to have the solder paste that's used in electronics manufacturing.
Nice one. You fixed all the possible ones. All saved from the Pile!
Madcatz who used to do 3rd party xbox 360 controllers used that same mechanism. I hated it trying to take it apart used to annoy the hell out of me . Great job vince as always.
Interesting stuff once again, Vince. I wonder why Nintendo would officially license something that had corners cut during manufacturing?! Still, you made them better than factory, for sure. Very nice 👍
@Fix it Phil Hi Phil! You could be right, but if you look at 00:51 you can see the Switch logo and the Nintendo seal on the boxes. Although I guess they could have the logo on and still be fake. 😬 But yeah, i reckon your Chinese one will be very similar inside to these ones 👍
@Fix it Phil👍 Vince mentions Argos (a UK shop) I've just had a quick look and these controllers are indeed listed for sale on the Argos website as officially licenced!! 😬 😳
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It's times like this where I wish I knew what I was doing with a soldering iron. Those were relatively simple to fix, if you have the tools and the know-how.
Great vid 🙂
The wireless was probably the most interesting fix, just for the jumper wire. But good to know that repairs on 3rd party lots are relatively painless.
I have a PowerA Xbox One Controller I use for me PC, I'm very impressed with it for the money, has a good solid feel, doesn't feel like a 3rd party controller. I never knew about the programmable buttons I just assumed the Xbox one controllers had those extra buttons! I have seen a fair few broken PowerA switch controllers on eBay and have considered buying some but I honestly can't think of a use case for a wired Switch Controller!
I'm using my wifes spare PowerA BOTW pro controller on Steam. Makes my golf game much better.
@@TechGorilla1987 I have PowerA enhanced switch controller it’s rechargeable
@@faclonx6275 Me too. It's a legit Nintendo one with the BOTW skin. I love it frankly.
Thanks so much for the content, followed the video and fixed my a button was not working, thankfully it just needed cleaning.
brilliant and interesting video to watch you not only fix them but make them better from manufacturers missed soldering mistakes cool to see man and only vince can buy faulty for spares (didn't mention repairs) and get a fully working one in there lol :)
Lovely fixes =D Surprised that the stick mounting points aren't soldered on some of these =O Great idea fixing that whilst there!
i have the same problem with my board except mine broke. I managed to solder rz and rb. Where would you solder the 3v3 to. Much appreciated. Keep up the good work
Very nice repairs great work
Wow Great Video Vince your really good at fixing things
Items nowadays are made to work, not made to last. Good job
Really like these videos cause my son keeps breaking his pad and watching your videos has give me the confidence and knowledge to fix them ..... So I think my son owes you a pint the amount of money 💸 you save him 😂
Hello from The States
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You're probably the only person sad to see a perfectly working product in a for parts lot lol
I have 3 of those Power A controllers for the switch everyone of them suffers from stick drift brand new out of the box they are not made very well. Great video as always
Mine developed it not long after purchase, the potentiometer was grimy and I know I didn't spill, nor did my friends. Came that way out the factory.
Little tip for you: Heating the solder mask while curing it speeds it up by a whole lot. I usually set my hot air station to 100°C for this
very good idea soldering that sticky one, i had a wii u controller break loose maybe our daughter or something no idea how that happened. there are certain things companies cheap out on that ends up costing them more in the end. although this may not be one of em. person thinks they were too rough with it, buys a new one. little piece of tin or copper could jump it as well
That potentiometer solution to make the triggers act like analogue switches is exactly the same thing you'd find inside an Xbox 360 controller for instance and also inside the original Xbox's controllers, albeit the latter one has a different structure than the controller you show in the video. The one you've opened up is really similar to the Xbox 360 one.
great video vince👍👍
I love the way he says "Stremph" for "strength" :D :D
Good vid. I have an issue with Switch controllers . 1 broken. Broken analog but it's a cable version where I cam not see screws to unscrew and a cordless controller where I can see screws to unscrew . Can you shed some light on the issue..
Excellent channel and some fabulous retro electronics
Didn't know about those till now... thanks mate
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but the trigger set up you mentioned is the same as an xbox 360 controller, i assume that's where they got the idea for the poteomitors.
Thank you for fixing my switch man
Hey vince what was the music at the end? U never label ya songs lol nice vid mate keep it up. M
Alexa capelli - Stuck in the moment
Yes all companies try to keep everything to the bare minimum when manufacturing the product , I worked at a factory that made power tools and the grease for the gear box was measured in 1/100 of a gram , every coin saved per unit adds up when they make thousands of units daily
Hi Vince, you could buy a pipette to dispense the alcohol in a more controlled manner. Coupla pounds off ebay or Amazon.
do you know where to get parts for the powera switch controllers?
Hey Vince, nice fix on the controllers. Are you going to keep all of them? Because I am interested in buying that Pikachu controller for my Switch. I hope you see this comment.
Great vid as always, what soldering iron do you use please?
Would it be possible to reverse the A & B buttons on any of these controllers? I don’t see individual buttons being wired - I guess these are “digital” controllers instead of analog?
I’d love to figure out how to swap the A & B button functions on these third party controllers, since Nintendo only allows re-mapping via software on their 1st party controllers.
Vince, you should do a repair video on your creaking floorboards.
once again an amazing video
What tools do you need to clean the controller ?
Amazing work
Beautiful!!! 😀😀😀💖💖
He Mr Vince do yu think is it possible to install vibrating motor on the fake Nintendo switch controller cause to me it looks like they don't brings an yu know can yu pin point where to solder the vibrating motors on the board
My issue with my PowerA wireless controller is weird. After charging for awhile, the controller wont turn on unless plugged in. I'll open the case, unplug the battery from the board, plug it back in, and the controller will work normally again. Is it possible to overcharge these things?
Hi Vince, ive got a PowerA Controller too and the problem with mine is, that the Joysticks move (in-game) in directions i dont them to go, e.x. the left stick gives an up signal, although i dont move it.
Any ideas on how to fix it?
That sounds like stick drift, there are quite a few guides on that. You might get away with just cleaning them more thoroughly but you might want to have a look at the potentiometers, I think that them getting dirty/the contact getting worn is the main cause.
But of course look up a guide don't take my word for it I was just summarising from poor memory lul
Tronicsfix did a video about this. Just search on youtube how to fix analog stick drift.
@Sketchy @Naku thx
Vince, could you please post a video that you teach how to track down a voltage on the Nintendo Switch Lite?
Mine doesn't power on anymore and nor does it charge :(
I get 0A on the meter, it's pretty much dead.
Hey vince, i watched ur video on megadrive tv connection and when i plug it in it just says no signal
Where did u get the blue mat? Amazon?
Sir do you know how to fix the issue of this type of controller not working wirelessly without the usb cord??? I use to play with it wirelessly every time. Please help me I can not figure it out and I feel I’ve done everything I can I believe.
Nice vid vince quick question vince I have a Samsung qled tv and it’s starting to flicker on right side sometimes is it the ribbon cable needing cleaned?
hay Vince , just a quick question. what controller wire do you using in this video as I brought a PowerA controller and cant seem to find a wire that fits into its weirdly strange slot?
just a thought vince, would that xbox controller connect to your pc / laptop via bluetooth? i have a cheap wifi bluetooth combo card in my pc and 1 connected to it no problem.
Very usefull, I repaired my controller in one night
I'd definitely wear my mate Vince merch if it said on the hoodie "IPA = 99.9% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL"
Vince you should do it mate!
yip - im dissapointed if he doesn't say it in a video, if onli i had a pound every time he said it
@@stuartty1 😂😂😂 Vince does need merch though
@@adsjones1984 yeah defo - honest good guy, deserves the youtube money glory
Hello, I've been watching your videos for a long time now and I find them excellent!
I am worried because I have a problem with a device bought recently on the net and I would have liked to know what you thought of it?
Is there a way to contact you?
Thank you in advance.
I was wondering if you can fix my controller for my Nintendo switch it’s a power, a controller I’m a truck driver. I accidentally set my bed on the controller and broke the left thumb pad.
Xbox 360 controllers have potentiometers for the triggers too and now I'm curious to see how Xbox one controllers replaced that way to give us analog triggers.
Wete did you get that blue parts Teay parts Pad
Vince, you feeling ok? Hands are getting shakier by episode.. making use of they espresso machine?
This was super useful
Slightly O/T, but I really like the fabric on Vince's couch at the start of the video.
Homey feeling right? :P
Any know where to find a faulty iPhone 13😁😅
can I send you another PowerA super mario controller to get fixed? my joystick does move but doesnt stay put
I think there's something wrong with the manufacturing of the power A controllers. I have a grookie green power A controller, like a few days ago, white powder came from underneath where you place the batteries. I thought it was my batteries, changed them and never worked again.
How can I put back the rubbers back on a switch power A enhanced controller???
Great Video
I have a Mario one with a soldered ribbon how do I fix that?
I meant corroded
Almost thought I found a fix for my ZL button (cracked trigger motherboard) but I have no soldering stuff :(
Get those floorboards sorted out you can hear the mrs trying to be quiet 🤫 lol
love your videos mate but can't you please replace the blue mat my ocd can't cope hahah
I can not get the batter out of my power Lynel vs link controller
What's the name of that song at the end?
Alexa cappelli - Stuck in the moment
Interesting how for the cost of buying a new one you could save your old one and prevent waste
Hey, are you from What Happens When?
Hello there is there any way to contact you I would like to ask you to fix one of my powerA controllers i would Fix it myself but I don't have the tools to do so I understand if you don't want to help of so I would like to talk
Can you fix the the AXY and beat buttons on my pikachu controller
there sticky
What do I do if one of my joycons won’t connect to my switch and it’s dead
The controller doesn’t appear on the switch as connected to it
I wouldn't call these Controllers 'fake' - like Hori they're officially licensed by Nintendo and Microsoft but as you can see they've cut corners to cost less like wired only or no rumble.
Doesn't the Xbox Controller work with the Xbox One's RF like the older Xbox One Controllers?
I would contact PowerA's support and ask for a replacement dongle.
When u said that the analog hadnt been fully soldered thats the same with the xbox one powera controller
Did you get a quiet extractor fan for the fumes when soldering?
he gets high sniffing ´em
Part of the fun of these videos was trying to remember the names of the mmv massive in order. Please go back to showing them when you say them instead of the movie credits style
The Controllers of the first Xbox also use that method for the shoulder buttens
22:27 the xbox 360 Controller used this method aswell
Nice to see.
Nice job
I fix my own drift problems just tear down clean up control sticks then blow out with compressed air add very little silicone lubricant on moving or plastic sliding parts and put back together. for me tests out 100% effective.
Nice this good video controller
I have the mario classic wired one its awesome when I'm playing overwatch I can just see 1-1 right in my hands
Damm that was easy, my controler is buggy as heck, basically the a b x y dont work no more, and the dpad is doing the a b x y , so basicaly the normal buttons swap with the d pad
as expected they use the old xbox 360 controller way for LT RT on that xbox one controller
Man i wish i had watched this video before i spent 3 hours REPLACING the same broken ZR chip issue.
11:47 A classic case of "If it ain't broken, don't fix it.". I was fine before, so just leave it alone!
The last one would have been perfect use for a cut leg of a tht capacitor. :)
I’m trying to fix a ps4. I’ve changed the hard drive and nothing. So I’m trying the power supply next. If that doesn’t work then I have no clue
in the end try using an good old trusty hammer
@@Costel1986 I nearly have....
Luckily these three are broken. Yay!
I try to avoid cheap 3rd party controllers because majority don't have the amiibo capability or don't work with likes of animal crossing
amiibo isn't a big deal for me, and if you do have amiibo, your joy-con can already do that
11:47 thing u point at looks dirty