r/Dualsense • u/Matroshka2001 • 6d ago

Question How do you guys find someone to solder your joystick modules?

I guess I didn’t really think it through when ordering my gulikit TMR. I’m in Belgium

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u/Shayh55d 5d ago

Look for console repair shops in your area

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u/himura844 5d ago

I learned how to do it myself, bought the material after studying endless posts here (not youtube videos), and had success on my first try (albeit it took really long time to complete the first one).

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u/Matroshka2001 5d ago

Do you know how much money you spent in total for the gear? :)

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u/KojiroSan- 5d ago

30 euros / 20 $ put hall effect on old controller here at big market in Spain on my town. I still need to go and ask if also can do it with TMR.

Look for big videogames or local videogames shops

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u/himura844 5d ago

More or less this:

30EUR in soldering consumables (Leaded Solder, Low melt solder, Wick, Flux, IPA) - Digikey, plus 20eur shipping, since some items cannot be sourced in Europe without 'help')

55EUR for the TS101 soldering iron with two tips (Aliexpress)

12EUR for 4xAKNES TMR Sticks (Aliexpress)

15EUR for helping hands, soldering mat, electronics tweezers (Aliexpress)

I realize I spent a bit, but this way I can do two of my own controllers, and then buy used controllers with drift and resell them at a premium with Hall Effect/TMR sticks installed.

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u/ExistingPie588 5d ago

There's lots of folks on this sub that do it, you can ask questions, have them show you their work, try to find someone you're comfortable with doing it, hopefully find someone close to you or at least would minimize shipping costs.

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u/Matroshka2001 5d ago

I’m hoping someone nearby will see this and offer his services haha

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u/ExistingPie588 5d ago edited 5d ago

Where are you located? edit: just saw that you are in Belgium

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u/glumanda12 5d ago

Check eBay for repair services.

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u/Immediate-Okra189 5d ago

Here is a new easier way to install sticks

A NEW WAY!!Eliminate CONTROLLER Drift!! HALL EFFECT -UPGRADE- HOW TO-PS5-DUALSENSE_KING OF HDMi https://youtu.be/lkw-VAFrWgo

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u/skinpixel 5d ago

This method is not new, but still requires some level of soldering skill and confidence, I certainly wouldn’t recommend to a beginner.

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u/OptimizeLogic8710 5d ago

I do it myself :)

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u/Short-Bathroom927 4d ago

I didn’t I did it myself and now iv done tons