Should I change the stick lever?

Tech Talk
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Hi fighters,

I have a Madcatz Fighting Pro stick.

When I press down (without holding it), my character keep crouch for one second.
Do you think I should change the stick lever or just the PCB would be enough?

I’ve never tried to repair an arcade stick before. It would be my first time.

2

Sounds like your down microswitch is sticking. If you can solder, you could just replace that switch. The easiest solder free fix would be to replace the TP-MA assebly: http://www.focusattack.com/sanwa-tp-ma-pcb-assembly/

If you can assemble legos, replacing that part should be no problem.

3

Dude, your switch is set to ‘DP’, yes? Not ‘LS’ or ‘RS’?

4

I don’t have anything to solder at home. I guess I would have to change the TP MA assembly. It’s not very expensive though.

5

It was set to LS. I didn’t pay attention to it. Should it be different? no more crouching problem when set to DP?
I would test that tuesday. Wifey is sleeping.

6

Sometimes directions “stick” when set to ls. Switching to dp may resolve your problem.

7

Thank you guys it’s because it was set on LS…
I’m such a noob…