Xybots joystick repair

kstillin

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I have a Xybots that was in bad need of joystick repair. There was a black rubber (?) piece around the central white plastic core that presses against the microswitches when you move the joystick. Well, something caused it to deteriorate and it basically turned to gummy goo.

I tried to replace it with a section of vinyl tubing, but couldn't find a good way to tie the ends together, so it kept falling off or out of place.

Someone recommended a pinball rubber ring, but I had no idea what size I would need. I paid a visit to Marco Specialties, the pinball supplier and he hooked me up.

I got two 1-1/4" inner diameter black rings for each stick. They fit snugly around the center portion and actuate the switches perfectly.

Now I can play.. "the human has been neutralized..."

Kerry
 
Yeah. Pinball flipper rubbers work very nicely. At least, yours didn't come with a healthy dose of axel grease for lubricant :eek:. Here is a thread that shows what my XyBots joysticks looked like before and after: (link).

ken
 
Oh- I looked at your pictures on the other post. I like the flat wide red band you used. The ones I used are thinner and completely round- like O rings. I'll try to post a picture also.
 
Oh- I looked at your pictures on the other post. I like the flat wide red band you used. The ones I used are thinner and completely round- like O rings. I'll try to post a picture also.

I'm pretty sure these are the ones I used: (link). You can get them from a bunch of places. I just like these guys because I have good luck getting parts from them.

Be careful though, they will tempt you to take out a loan from your kid's piggy bank, as they will set you back $0.59 each plus shipping. Unless you want to get all snooty and order the orange, green, blue or purple ones. Those are deal breakers at $0.99 each. :eek: :D

ken
 
Old post I know but wanted to thank the OP for posting about the bumpers. I just started tearing apart my Xybots and noticed the one joystick is missing the rubber bumper/center piece. I will have to make a order for some.
Thanks!
 
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