Hello everyone,
Looking for some advice on fixing my XBOX one controller - more specifically, advice on what replacement part / brands to look for.
Its right analog stick started drifting downwards recently - internet searches suggest this is a common problem with these controllers...
![Face Palm :palm:](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/xfacepalm.gif.pagespeed.ic.EBDwh1hCfo.png)
I couldn't crack mine open as I don't have a T8 torx security bit, but in the meantime I found several references that suggest they use an ALPS part - which is not what I expected as I thought it had failed for being a crappy part (I have ALPS as being a good brand, right?).
Anyways, looking at the ALPS catalog the only part number that they have that would fit the bill is RKJXV1224005, so I'm assuming this is the part (to be confirmed once I disassemble the controller).
Would anyone have any brands / compatible part numbers to suggest? I was hoping to source a better quality part if possible, to avoid more problems in the future. Or should I just accept that these will fail and buy a bunch to have handy for replacement? (they go for about 2 bucks on mouser, but shipping to Brazil will be expensive).
The controller is ~2 years old and I'm not a heavy player. My XBOX 360 controllers are still going strong after some 8-10 years of use... hoping of getting the same kind of like out of my XBOX one controllers.
ALPS part for reference:
http://www.alps.com/prod/info/E/HTML/MultiControl/Potentiometer/RKJXK/RKJXV1224005.html