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Switch Pro Controller: Right joy stick gets stuck while being pushed down on

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:15:28 -0700

Whenever I push down on the joy stick while pushing it to the right the joystick gets stuck and gets drift until it pops back into place. A little bit of context: my pro controller joy sticks worked fine the entire day until this night when the joy stick had problems I also recently bought control freeks and put the high rise on right stick and I’m worried it’s the kontrol freeks that are the problem.

Switch Pro Controller: Help figuring out what I did wrong.

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:17:54 -0700

My toddler got ahold of my controller and chewed on the joysticks which caused a stick drift on both sides. I recalibrate the sticks that didn't work. So I replaced both joysticks. Now the controller won't turned on. I check and the wire that connects the power board to the mother was broken. So I resoldered it. Still won't come on. I changed the battery with my other pro controller and it still won't turn on. I'm wondering if it is a fuse but I'm not sure.

Switch Pro Controller: Minus(-) button does not register

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:16:04 -0700

My Pro Controller does not register the minus button as being clicked both in the test input and in a game, the minus button is not sticky and I have no problems clicking the minus button.

Switch Pro Controller: Rechargeable battery replacement for pro controller

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:41:45 -0700

Need to find replacement battery for pro controller

⟐ Commented August 26, 2023 at 13:41 MST

Switch Pro Controller: animal crossing controller battery cover door

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:50:32 -0700

Looking for animal crossing battery cover door for nintendo switch. controller is light green with white little dog on right been looking for it and cant find it.

Switch Pro Controller: How to fix squeaky thumbsticks?

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:35:18 -0700

I already took the controller apart, cleaned it with compressed air, used contact cleaner, applied tiny droplets of silicone oil to the visible articulation points, but the thumbsticks (the left more so than the right) keeps creaking and feels "grippy" (even causing the stick to remain slightly off center at times).

Switch Pro Controller: What is the size of the screw for the pro controller?

Fri, 19 May 2023 08:09:01 -0700

The screws on my current pro controller are extremely close to being stripped and I know what the screw driver size is but I’d like to replace the screws and have no idea where I could buy replacements

Switch Pro Controller: Can my third party controller be modded with better gyro?

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:48:59 -0700

Basically I have RSI, so it's difficult to press certain buttons repeatedly. I found this third party controller with a turbo function and gyro, and it's been a lifesaver playing Splatoon 3. The only issue with it is that the gyro controls seem to have a bit of lag or something janky going on that's hard to put my finger on. I know the controller itself doesn't have any input delay, so would it be theoretically possible to transplant a normal pro controller's gyro sensor into this one in order to have precise gyro aim?

For whatever reason the embedded link option won't work, so here's the controller:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094FVKKJC/ref...

Switch Pro Controller: Switch pro controller bluetooth connecting, but not working?

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:17:24 -0700

I enjoy using my switch pro controller to play steam and emulated games on PC (windows 10), and it was working great until recently. Computer says it is connected and paired properly as a 'Lic Pro Controller', which is what is has said before. However, usually the connection lights on the controller will stop blinking, and have just one lit. Recently, it has continued to flash, and hasn't stopped blinking for 5 minutes. I think it has something to do with the controller. Anyone have a solution? I have tried:

Putting in new batteries

Updating bluetooth drivers

Removing the device, and re-pairing it with Sync button

It does work properly when connected to a Switch. I don't think a windows update broke it because I hadn't updated my computer until it stopped working. Any ideas?

⟐ Edited by author November 05, 2022 at 17:17 MST

Switch Pro Controller: No sync button on controller

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:29:10 -0700

I have power A controller for my Nintendo switchthat I bought from Walmart it doesn't have a sync button and when I plug it up to the wall with the USB charger cord the light ain't coming on and not charging what is wrong and how do sync it without a sync button?

Switch Pro Controller: Switch Pro Controller - Unresponsive joystick after module replacement

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:17:33 -0700

After experiencing drift on my Nintendo Switch Pro controllers left joystick and being unable to resolve, I decided to replace the joystick module. After receiving a new one online, I disassembled the controller following iFixit guides. I was able to remove the old joystick module and solder and soldered in the new module. After reassembly, the left joystick doesn't respond at all. I cannot navigate the switch menus or calibrate the control stick through the switch menu. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Switch Pro Controller: Buttons aren't responding. I think I know why but I need help.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:46:57 -0700

The buttons on my pro controller aren't responding. I think it's a problem with the ribbon cable, (which is also called the interconnect cable on the button guide) because when I look at the pins there is appears to be a scratch. Are there any reliable places to buy a new one or should I try to send it to Nintendo?

Switch Pro Controller: Small gap left during reassembly

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 02:15:15 -0700

One of the face buttons on my Pro Controller got gunked up and wouldn't press down the right way, so I decided to take it apart and clean it. Save for a stripped screw or two, I was able to get in, clean what was necessary, and keep everything intact. The trouble I'm running into is that the parts won't sit flush together when I try to reassemble the controller. I need to screw the faceplate and buttons back to the chassis that holds the motherboard and analog sticks, but the closest fit I can get leaves about a 2 mm gap between the faceplate and the glossy black plastic at the top. I remember having to unclip those two parts, so to speak, when I took it all apart, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to clip them back the right way. Any advice on how to maneuver everything?

Switch Pro Controller: Why doesn't the Sync button work?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:01:35 -0700

I've been using my Switch Pro Controller to play Elden Ring on PC and every so often it wouldn't be able to connect to my PC via Bluetooth, so I would just reconnect it. However I picked it up yesterday and had to reconnect it like usual but this time the Sync button on the front of the controller isn't working anymore, usually the 4 dots on the bottom of the controller strobe while it's connecting but none came on. It should be noted that all the other buttons turn the controller on with the LEDs and everything, any thoughts?

Switch Pro Controller: Nintendo Switch Pro controller charging indicator blinks once

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:55:36 -0700

So whenever I plug in my Nintendo Switch Pro controller the indicator light blinks red once and does not charge.
I can plug the controller into the dock via USB and use it normally but it shows a low battery indicator in the controller settings and turns off when Unplugged.
I took out the battery and charged it with a Nokia I had and it charged normally and didn’t shut off once I unplugged it.
The problem seems to be with the Switch and not the battery

Switch Pro Controller: Controller is not charging, and has no signs of life

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:11:05 -0700

Hey everyone,

A while ago I had a switch pro controller completely shut off on me, it no longer responds to the sync button, and the light that indicates charging no longer works either. I have been racking my brain trying to get this thing to work and I can’t seem to find anything that sticks. I have tried changing the batteries, changing the ribbon cables and using a different board for the buttons but nothing can get it to come back to life. The only thing I haven’t done yet is replacing the motors (the small ribbon cables for the motors ripped), but that shouldn’t be a problem if my issue is that no power goes to the board. I have yet to see if reflowing the charging chip will help, but I’m not comfortable enough with a hot air gun to do that anyway yet.

If anyone here has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Commented January 25, 2022 at 12:11 MST

Switch Pro Controller: Replacement sticks only reach 50% when calibrating

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:25:49 -0700

I have replaced the left joystick on a pro controller, the new stick is working but not at the full range, when calibrating in the menu it doesn't reach all the way out to the edge, only about 50%

Switch Pro Controller: Can't remove handle screws

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:10:20 -0700

Horribly stuck screws in my pro controller. I can’t unscrew it at all. I either need to know what type the screws are so I can drill them out and replace them or have a solution. I used the correct JIS screwdriver and every trick short of drilling it out, and it won’t turn at all.

Switch Pro Controller: Nintendo Switch pro controller's grips are stuck during reassembly

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:15:05 -0700

I was replacing the default pro controller shell with a xc2 shell I bought from eBay when reassembling my controller, both red grips got stuck and I am unable to pull or push it apart from the controller. What should I do?

Switch Pro Controller: Do the rumble motors need to be connected for these to turn on?

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:25:24 -0700

Hello everyone, I’m about a month into my broken pro controller saga, and I didn’t know if the rumble motors needed to be connected or not for the controller to turn back on. There is little to no documentation online regarding the pro controller, so I guess you guys are my best resource. If they are required, I would need to buy a new set of them since I am not comfortable soldering on my other, working pro controller just to test this. I’m getting really frustrated trying to fix this thing with so little reference material to use and my lack of experience on its own, so I hope the people here can help