Cracked Ball on AES Stick: how to change it?

[legolas119]

Hi

I have bought a NEO Geo Arcade stick for my MVS consolized machine.
As usual, the joystick has the cracked ball. I would like to change it with a new one.

I found this: http://www.otakus-store.net/en/neo-geo-aes-/275-neo-geo-aes-joystick-replacement-ball.html

Do you think that it is good? If I want to chage the ball, is it necessary to disassemble the joystick chassis or can I simply unscrew the cracked ball and then screw the new one?

thank you!

 

[Xian Xi]

You need to open the case and use a flat head screwdriver to hold the shaft from moving then twist the old ball off.

There's a slot on the bottom of the shaft for the flat head.

 

[Karou]

can't you just hold the shaft with pliers? with something to keep from marring like cloth or duct tape involved.

 

[Schiggidyd]

can't you just hold the shaft with pliers? with something to keep from marring like cloth or duct tape involved.

Agreed, I don't believe you need to even open the casing. I changed my balltop as well. Keep the stick from spinning and twist the ball right off.

Good luck!

 

[daskrabs]

I'd get this for a replacement balltop. Same size, better feel IMHO. 35mm balltops feel weird to me on an AES stick.

 

[GohanX]

can't you just hold the shaft with pliers? with something to keep from marring like cloth or duct tape involved.

You can, but you gotta grip it really tight, there's a good chance of leaving tooth marks from the vice grips or whatever you're using. Is it worth risking because you don't feel like undoing a few screws on the back?



I've never been able to get the ball top tight enough without going in through the bottom.

 

[Xian Xi]

Just keep in mind that some stock ball tops are fused to the shaft. If you have one of those, say goodbye to your shaft if you are using pliers.

 

[xsq]

I've never been able to get the ball top tight enough without going in through the bottom.

 

[Schiggidyd]

Just keep in mind that some stock ball tops are fused to the shaft. If you have one of those, say goodbye to your shaft if you are using pliers.

I never knew that, so it's definitely safer to open the casing. Thanks.

 

[co2]

i used pliers on mine but put some cloth to prevent damage to the shaft... swapped it for a larger ball also
only problem was it's red... but that's not a issue for me

 

[legolas119]

ah ok! but unfortunately it cost 2,5$ but 46$ (tax excl) of shipping cost for Italy!!

It's better I buy it here in europe

In the other link, from france, I spend 11 euro in total

In a youtube video, a guy said that it is possible to lock the stick with a rubber for example. In this way I don't scratch the stick. Do you think it is a good idea?

Ah, some stock ball tops are fused to the shaft? nooo...I hope that my stick has'nt this problem...well, i think that in a couple of day the stick will be here. I will try to unscrew it: if i'm able to move the ball, then i will order the new one..

 

[kuze]

 

[Xian Xi]

ah ok! but unfortunately it cost 2,5$ but 46$ (tax excl) of shipping cost for Italy!!

It's better I buy it here in europe

In the other link, from france, I spend 11 euro in total

In a youtube video, a guy said that it is possible to lock the stick with a rubber for example. In this way I don't scratch the stick. Do you think it is a good idea?

Ah, some stock ball tops are fused to the shaft? nooo...I hope that my stick has'nt this problem...well, i think that in a couple of day the stick will be here. I will try to unscrew it: if i'm able to move the ball, then i will order the new one..

Just open it up. You should clean the assembly and apply new grease anyway. With it open, change the buttons to sanwa or seimitsu and add a JNX GOTW octogate while you are at it. You can even get new rubber feet.

 

[xsq]

Just open it up. You should clean the assembly and apply new grease anyway. With it open, change the buttons to sanwa or seimitsu and add a JNX GOTW octogate while you are at it. You can even get new rubber feet.

TRUTH!

 

[legolas119]

Just open it up. You should clean the assembly and apply new grease anyway. With it open, change the buttons to sanwa or seimitsu and add a JNX GOTW octogate while you are at it. You can even get new rubber feet.

ah ok, but i'm not able to do it...if i want to change button and joystick it isn't enough to plug the connectors, i probably have to solder them?

 

[Xian Xi]

ah ok, but i'm not able to do it...if i want to change button and joystick it isn't enough to plug the connectors, i probably have to solder them?

You don't need anything other than a Philips screwdriver to regrease the stick. Well, you will need a small flat head and pliers to remove the E clip from the bottom of the shaft to take the assembly apart.

 

[legolas119]

Ok, I bought the new ball, perfect!!!! my joystick is new now!!

I only need the consolized MVS...

 

[Xian Xi]

Ok, I bought the new ball, perfect!!!! my joystick is new now!!

I only need the consolized MVS...

Show us a pic of your balls!!!

 

[geise]

What grease do you use?

 

[Xian Xi]

What grease do you use?

White lithium

 

[geise]

Nice. I have some which I use on my Duo lens rails. I wasn't sure if it was something specific. Thanks!

 

[GohanX]

Some of the arcade parts places sell small packs of "joystick grease" but I'm pretty sure it's just overpriced lithium grease. I buy tubes from the auto parts stores since it's cheaper than electronics stores (same with contact cleaner.)

 

[legolas119]

Show us a pic of your balls!!!

sure!
http://it.tinypic.com/r/rhk80o/9

It is very good!

 

[vaillian]

 

[Mikekim]

Show us a pic of your balls!!!

Fine mesh balltop and Sanwa OBSF-24 buttons as well...