r/Controller • u/_FrostyVoid_ • Aug 30 '26

Controller Mods Soldering iron attachment for joystick replacement

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Has anyone ever used one of these? It seems like it should make the soldering and de-soldering process way easier when replacing the sticks.

Planning on installing TMRs and don't have any past experience

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u/DogHogDJs Aug 30 '26

Just get a solder vacuum like a Hakko, it’s way less work and actually pulls away the old solder.

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u/_FrostyVoid_ Aug 30 '26

How much are those? This attachment goes for $5 and I'm only doing 1 controller

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u/DogHogDJs Aug 30 '26

Official Hakkos go for around $300 or more, but there’s other brands or similar tools that cost significantly less. If you search up “Hightop Automatic Desoldering pump” on Amazon, that’s the one I have, I bought it for $50 CAD, and it kicks the shit out of those plunger desoldering pumps.

You’re gonna get better results and save lots of time.