I Paid £15 For a FAULTY 8BitDo Controller | Can I FIX It?

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No power? Dead? Yes please.
This 8BitDo Pro Controller was bought faulty from eBay. It doesn't power on and also doesn't charge, so it's completely dead!
Let's try and fix it!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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@StezStixFix Год назад

What A Stupid GAME!

@Soper20 Год назад

🤣😂🤣😂

@MjC7192 Год назад

it's "Aloominum".....

@MichaelM28 Год назад

@@MjC7192No it's aluminium

@MichaelM28 Год назад

@@MjC7192Stoopid murican

@hamishthewestie1 Год назад

The game looks like the Micro Machines game on the PS1. Great memories and fun with friends

@speedwaynutt Год назад

Can we just appreciate the board looking like a Batman Batarang

@pol4195 Год назад

That was my first thought when I saw it 🤣

@ProfessorYana 3 месяца назад

But did it look like a fatter Batarang?

@theman7003 2 месяца назад

Right

@bobbyj999 Год назад

I got the purple one and it works really good with s deck

@StayCoolKeto Год назад

*I just bought KEWEISI USB Amp and Volt tester! Didn't now it was the same as yours lol! bargain price at 90p delivered!* 👍💪

@deinehoellesebastian9374 Год назад

Good solder job well done

@wisher21uk Год назад

Great fix Steve thanks

@rickseiden1 Год назад

My adult son's phone wouldn't charge. I used a small pick to dig out a ton of pocket grossness, and it's fine now.

@thegreyman4920 Год назад

Score! Those are the best controllers!

@allthegearnotaclue Месяц назад

Hi Steve, can I ask where you source your stuff from? that USB breakout board looks great but I can't find one like it. I have looked on Ebay, Amazon and RS components. I am at a loss where to look next. Many thanks

@Waterdust2000 Год назад

As he forgets to solder the bottom right foot for the usb.. ya I saw that.

@stevenrod100 Год назад

I've got 2 8bitdo controllers and live them. I fear the day they start acting up and no longer work.

@josephdoiron8376 Год назад

There are many great condiments to help that hat go down better!

@Stormmover 9 месяцев назад

Really nice channel.

@PixelShorts81 Год назад

Do you take requests or charge to fix items? I have a gpi case that nearly burst into flames and now i have a lovely case that i cant use anymore 😢

@shadowman7408 Месяц назад

I have to wired one and after 2 months the joysticks weren't working properly anymore so i can't game anymore.

@mattstelephone Год назад

Have a like for the rap, west coast vibes :D keep up the good work!

@Zombytes 10 месяцев назад

Haha it should have west coast vibes, its a spoof of ice cubes, "it was a good day". Hilarious. Loved it. lol

@happyhippo4664 6 месяцев назад

Nice. Who'd have thought that the price of non-working junk was greater than zero? I think perhaps all these youtubers and others who like fix-up challenges are driving up the price for their video content or fix-up "fix." 😀

@baanchiau Год назад

Overpriced, eat battery on standby and barely work, yet people talk highly of 8bitDo. I rarely game, but everytime I want to use my SN30pro it doesn't have any charge. My PS3 controller still hold a charge after all these years

@sorakat42 Год назад

Great job MacGuyering this stupid thing back to life. May your hat be tasty when you get one. 🎩🍰

@StezStixFix Год назад

Thanks Sorakat! 😍 hat's on order!

@FiveStringCommando Год назад

@@StezStixFixComing from China, is it?

@toolsarecool Год назад

@@FiveStringCommandoExpecting a fake hat, are we? 😜

@kennethphillips6006 Год назад

I hope it’s made of chocolate or fondant!

@UNCLEBGA Год назад

MMM chocolate

@morestupidforms Год назад

Thanks to you, I managed to solder a switch back onto my car keyfob, saving myself a £200 replacement. It cost me £6.50 as I had to buy the switch in a set of 10 from RS components and the kit, all for about £25.

@braddofner Год назад

Way to go! Doesn't it feel good?

@MythSafc Год назад

Hey Stez always see ya Vids and they are the first I click on when go live. Your mix of humor, tech and song is what sets you apart from others. Love ya work your doing an ace job! ❤

@jumpingmanjim Год назад

Maybe a little solder on the other side of the board (where the legs are) might add a little bit of strength (assuming the solder blobs on both sides melt into one)

@StezStixFix Год назад

Yeah, good shout. I didn't show it in the video, but the solder I applied did seep through to the other side, so the port is nice and solid! 👍

@Jesselovespinball Год назад

SOLID!

@jumpingmanjim Год назад

@@StezStixFix SOLIDDDD

@liamjones2131 Год назад

solid

@GMMReviews 9 месяцев назад

My SF30 died recently, something started burning on the inside when charging, I could smell it, then it stopped turning on, and charging. I'm nowhere near as knowledgeable as you, so I just bought a cheap 2nd hand SN30 from CEX, and swapped the insides. They stopped production on the SF30s (Super Famicon design) so they get rarer, and more expensive with time, so this was a good way of fixing it for a noob like myself.

@Zhixalom 6 месяцев назад

You know, over here we can get bags of sweet licorice in the shape of small hats. So, whenever I promise to eat my hat, and have to follow through, I'll just have one of those... luckily I quite like 'em too. 😆

@stevenhill4815 Год назад

Triple double is where a basketball player gets double figures in his individual stats, like 10 points 10 rebounds and 10 assist aka triple double!

@settopgames Год назад

Funny you should mention Micro Machines, Toybox Turbos was published by the same company that did the original games - Codemasters. It's their spiritual sequel to the series. I've never played it, but friends have told me it's fun.

@Mr1bigbaddaddy Год назад

You need more lengthy videos. I super enjoy watching you. Youre one of my favorite youtubers and I wish I could afford to support you. So thank you for what you do. Youre funny, relaxing, informative, etc. So please make some longer videos and keep doing what you do.

@Terrum Год назад

To be honest, you can't really make a successful repair video longer. If he had more challenges, they would be longer.

@mistermagnifico Год назад

15 minutes is the perfect length

@iwantagoodnameplease 11 месяцев назад

You wanted to desolder the USB C port. So why did you start by rubbing flux and leaded solder every where? Is that easier to desoulder? Or does it add a heat sink in there to prevent the button from melting?

@moderusprime Год назад

Regardless of what the company claims, it's 8-Bit DOH. Like Nin Ten DOH.

@Druid_Plow Год назад

I think that type c port would have been a great place for that chip quick low melt solder. Probably could have gotten it free with iron only.

@hugegamer5988 Год назад

Could always bend a giant (comparatively) piece of solid copper wire round to all the pins, it spreads heat well with a single iron.

@UserUser-ww2nj Год назад

@@hugegamer5988 That is a method that "Mr SolderFix " channel gives examples of

@NumberOneGeek Год назад

To be fair, Steve. That minor D-Pad issue was technically not working first time, so it may have saved you a beret salad.

@ian3314 Год назад

Great video sir! Oh my lord, the song was an actual banger! Keep up the awesome job.

@kiphakes Год назад

I am lodging a complaint with OFCOM due to lack of hat eating.

@StezStixFix Год назад

😅 I've ordered one.

@areyouserious3092 Год назад

Hi buddies where did you get that usb assortment kit from?. I could really do with that set. Cheers, buddie.

@etiennevanharen3893 Год назад

Nice fix, man that mainboard looks like it was made by Batman. Shapes like a batarang:)

@kennybacchus1488 Год назад

l. Paid. £15. For. a. Faulty. 8BitDO. Controller can. l. Fix. It

@aaronskuse2207 Год назад

I’ve got 2 of these for my laptop, though mine are dark grey. So far I think they’re pretty great.

@brooklyn11218 Год назад

That board looks like a batarang

@K.P.Alexander Год назад

If you didn't get it working, that PCB makes a nice batarang.

@honorw4125 Год назад

Steve, great video as always. Entertaining and informative as usual but when you replace a surface mount capacitor or resistor, clean both Lands of old solder, clean with isopropyl alcohol and then add fresh solder to one Land only. Melt the solder and add the component back to the board, then solder the other side. If you do it that way, the component will always be flat to the board and back in the correct position without moving.

@Null_Experis Год назад

These 8bitdo controllers are fairly easy to repair and the manufacturer still sells parts and pads and sticks for replacements. They do NOT sell the R1/R2 pads though. If those fail on you, replacement pads for an N64 Z-trigger will work if trimmed down slightly, since they already have mounting holes in the right spots on the silicone pad. The Flat Flex connector for the analog sticks is EXTREMELY fragile, so be very careful when unlocking it. I've had to re-solder a new one on and it's not fun.

@ants9230 Год назад

probably the best Patreon rap yet Steve. You should do an all rap, no fix compilation video. 😄😄

@brandoncolemire4220 Год назад

This is the only channel that I watch it 1080p. I don’t know why I do it or why I told everyone…Stupid Statement

@n0rth3rnlight Год назад

Obviously you dont need any tips from me but a usb-C breakout could maybe help you fault find those pesky usb-c ports prior to replaceing them.

@iambueno Год назад

I'm pretty sure that the 16-pin USB-C ports are USB 2.0 only, basically a reduced feature set when compaired to the 24-pin ports. The PS5 controller also uses a 16-pin port, but the PCB side pinout is different to pretty much all of the USB ports on the market (you can buy them from RS in the UK, something to bear in mind if you ever need to fix one).

@medes5597 Год назад

I saw someone do a repair video with the wrong PS5 USB-C ports the other day on tiktok - I figured I'd leave a comment letting him know it wasn't going to work and discovered he was using amazon affiliate links to send people towards the wrong USB-C ports to fix their PS5 controllers and telling people that they must have fried the usb controller when soldering whenever someone said they didn't work. Needless to say, he "moderated" my comment away informing people to go to RS.

@iambueno Год назад

@@medes5597 that's crazy. I bought some from RS but only used 1, trying to sell the rest as singles on eBay at buy price but no one wants to spend the money required for a legit port. I wonder how many controllers are in the bin after no-fix

@Othraerir Год назад

i remember micro machines, go too fast and you're off the kitchen table!

@remnl Год назад

Steve to protect the board/ components couldn't you use Heat Resistant Tape? keep up the good work love the channel.

@Heymrk Год назад

Hmm. I'm having a similar problem with my 8BitDo Pro controller. I can still use it but it has to be plugged in all the time because the battery won't hold a charge. 🤔

@Ariannus Год назад

If you can use it plugged in the USB port is fine. Most likely the battery is below the safe voltage to recharge or just shot, or possibly the charging chip has failed.

@NottsKnots 6 месяцев назад

Disappointed there was no hat eating in this video.

@angelus2k70 Год назад

Hey stez, fancy having a go at fixing a replica rc ghost grap from ghostbusters? Something has gone wonky on the door opening mechanism

@LOrealHardly Год назад

13:10 What can you do while you're waiting on it charging, Steve? Oh! I don't know, maybe pop out to a local millinery?🤣

@darrencheshire8546 Год назад

Well MacGuyered indeed, once apart it looked like Batman should be throwing it! 😂😂

@StarBoy-tj1ld Год назад

This was a pretty good video Steve and honestly I'm glad I discovered your channel! I always watch a video or two before I do some repairs for the day with a bunch of broken consoles I bought. I also love the VOS segments of the videos since I find myself kinda singing along to it. Anyways, keep it up Steve! Some support from the US :)

@Gummispoiler Год назад

Oh, Saint Steve. Acknowledging you mistakes, makes you a very relatable person ...or Saint.

@Wanton110 Год назад

8Bitdo are a weird brand, sometimes their products are built brilliant and last for ever, but then you could buy the exact same thing again and it will die within a week

@Dragon1276 4 месяца назад

Steve is definitely beekeeping age.

@Mwapaca 2 месяца назад

My 8BitDo Controller has a faulty usb port too, it's sad for a controller which is supposed to be good quality. It happens if you play a lot using usb cable instead of wireless connexion, the usb port isn't strong enough.

@hangtenboy 4 месяца назад

I have a few of those. Have replaced bumper buttons and charging ports a couple times. I do LOVE them though, especially when playing retro games on Switch or PC

@MayaPosch Год назад

All that fluffing about at the USB-IF with renaming USB standards every other week and dreaming up more confusing everything, and we can't even have standard footprints for PCB-mounted USB connectors. It makes you want to flip a table and just go back to barrel jacks :)

@googleyoutubechannel8554 2 месяца назад

It's... $20 in the store... retail... why would you pay 15 quid? Very strange

@jakesmith5278 Год назад

Nice. These are awesome controllers. Would hate for any of them to go to waste.

@timehunter9467 Год назад

That port looks fine, not gonna go anywhere. Great job on this one.

@BloodyIron Год назад

I can't say I watch all your videos, but I'm watching _most_ of them. And I really have been appreciating the consistency but also the improvements you've been doing over the 1-2yrs of you doing this. I notice little things getting better, plus big things. Such as your nice fading into the song leading up to opening up the device. And the parts that you keep, such as your seemingly intentional awkwardness (are dodos dead?, point in the air with the listing overlay), really adds to the honesty of this whole thing. :) Please keep on being awesome!

@JasonTurner 9 месяцев назад

I've watched a TON of your videos and I have to say that this one has the BEST rap yet! Loved all of the old school references you threw in there, including 'Dumb and Dumber' of all things! Do you write these yourself? If so, props to you man! Your rap game is as good as your soldering :)~

@P5YcHoKiLLa Год назад

1:00 Extinct, we say extinct. 3:29 I'm Batman ! 6:40 Oooh Redcoat shots fired ! 15:25 Obvious Micro Machines rip-off

@thatchrisagain Год назад

I always thought it was pronounced 8bit-DOH (like Ninten-DOH), because it's inspired by the SNES controllers of old

@whoknows8225 Год назад

Dude this rap was good!

@BrunakoPAO Год назад

Bat-controller :p

@StezStixFix Год назад

😅 yeah, I noticed that while editing!

@Johadart Год назад

Great fix, did you want sauce with the hat? Lol new sub, love the channel 🤙🏼🇦🇺 Joe from Australia 🤙🏼🇦🇺

@martinmcneal2778 Год назад

Any chance you could do a port swap for an 8bitdo SNES controller? I think having a USB C port instead of a Micro USB would be better

@dirtpipedan Год назад

I have one of these in the wired version. and it's great

@Cassandra_Johnson Год назад

You just needed to bend the tips of the legs back down again Steve! Believe in yourself more! Also, you need a nacho hat like from Despicable Me 2. Binging with Babish has you covered on a DIY!

@FiveStringCommando Год назад

5:30 Exploding case latches

@somersetretrogames Год назад

Yes, the dodo is indeed dead. Flightless bird endemic to Mauritius. First documented in 1598 but hunted to extinction by 1662 by visiting sailors. See also: doornails.

@AndyDo Год назад

I've always assumed it was 'They Way of 8-Bit' so 'doh' not 'dew', but I seem to be in the minority. My alias at Microsoft was AndyDo (which followed me after I left, as my user name attests) and I also pronounce that 'doh.'

@onceagian Год назад

I usually skip through the second half of the rap, however I must admit I stayed for the whole thing. Fun Cover and your flow is getting better! Awesome Repair and Rap made for a killer video! Badass

@charlesbronson1959 Год назад

I love my 8bitdo SN30 PRO controller .. I originally bought it for the switch but use it more on Retroarch as I have a switch pro controller

@godshand6822 Год назад

If you didn't use chipquik on everything you would have less chance of disturbing surrounding components. Chipquik transfers heat its made to get under chips.

@marchechter5047 Год назад

I think you are overpaying for most of the "broken" stuff you buy off ebay. Sure, works for content, but considering time invested and all that stuff... you can buy a brand new one for like 30 these days, why pay half for a "broken used" one without any sort of warranty plus the risk plus the risk of being broken for good. I wouldnt have paid more than 5 for this, which should resemble the real price.

@markrobbins293 Год назад

Best disassembly track yet ❤

@JoshuaJonah Год назад

You're too good now, even with the wrong parts. I miss the days of you farting with something for three days, ripping all the traces off, and putting out a 40 minute video. Buy things that are more broken Steve.

@drewbreezy5854 Год назад

Lol...triple double, mostly used as a basketball statistic meaning accumulating double digit counts in 3 unique stat categories. For instance a single game stat line of 15 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds. 3 in double digits. Ice cube is a big bb and la Lakers fan.

@fernandoeacastro Год назад

What's the brand of the flux that you use? Big big fan of your videos. Thanks a lot for you awesome work here. 👍

@garystinten9339 Год назад

I have a question. Is there another controller base with legs that will swap over to the sn30 pro series (the superfamicom/super nintendo) controller?

@PotatoEevee Год назад

As always, great video Steve. I was wondering if you have something like a list of music that you use and that I am too blind to see? Thanks in advance!

@Cappsy Год назад

Yes, Steve, dodos are dead

@christopherthornton5548 Год назад

Quick question Stez …. I have same microscope as you and are wondering are you using a 3rd party microscope stand with it been red and and where can this be purchased from as you seem to have so much more height then I have to work with

@Fazer_600 Год назад

Sounds like you bought an 8BitDon't... ... I'm sorry.

@DavidPlass Год назад

I always wonder why you don't test it before completely reassembling...

@Originalhaydn Год назад

Board made by Batman?

@enjoilife1128 Год назад

Damn I didn't know this channel grew to the point where you could hire Ice Cube for VOS!

@austinkoeppen6122 Год назад

I was messing with my Steam Deck while listening to this video then all of a sudden I hear more Steam Deck noises, I was very confused for a second.

@matthewjones3915 Год назад

I can’t believe for the first time, I’ve just seen you win something maybe not so stupid game 😂😂😂

@reinholdachleitner2069 Год назад

Nice repair and good rap song,when will you be releasing your first album.😊✌🏻

@rastamouse7861 Год назад

Are you still taking stuff from viewers? I got a few items that seem within reach of being repaired but a little out of my league...

@ThySovereignLP Год назад

People were offended by the singing. Im offended by the "skip to this time to skip the song" prompt. The singing is gold!

@wesleybilly8097 5 месяцев назад

You are forever entertaining and I appreciate you and I wish I was your neighbour.

@BJJJAY985 Год назад

Hi do you have an email address I have a progressive electronics tone tester and the tones stopped working I wondered if you would be interested I fixing thos for me for a video Thanks

@Tim0Tim0 Год назад

I wish you would use a metal wool pad in-between your soldering bits, to keep that tip clean at all times. 😫😫😫

@Mr.Eldric Год назад

Ive got similar scope but the arm/bracket on mine is papa. Whats the one you have and do you have a link or name of parts i need to replicate your set up. Thanks mate.