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Title: Happ's Rotary Optical: Molex Problem
Post by: Magnet_Eye on February 01, 2005, 09:29:58 pm

Hey, I have been using these sticks a while now, but the wires constantly break off the molex connector that connects to the optical board. Anyone have any idea of another way i can connect wires to these boards? I can't friggin' play roatary games, man!   :(

I emailed happs with a complaint about them. Hopefully they beef them up or something. They can't handle the joystick movement.

Title: Re: Happ's Rotary Optical: Molex Problem
Post by: Stormy151 on February 01, 2005, 10:21:02 pm

Sounds like the pins are being overcrimped at the factory maybe.  They're breaking off on the board side, or the backs of the pins?

Love that avatar, btw... :angel:

Title: Re: Happ's Rotary Optical: Molex Problem
Post by: whammoed on February 02, 2005, 09:22:07 am

I have some experience with molex connectors, pins, and crimping.  Can you post a picture of the problem part?  Perhaps I can offer a suggestion or make you a replacement of some kind.