how do you fix atari paddles?

[djbeatmongrel]

i bought 2 set of paddles today one set works fine and they other set is buggy when it comes to the knob. is there any tutorial on fixing the knobs?

[punkoffgirl]

i bought 2 set of paddles today one set works fine and they other set is buggy when it comes to the knob. is there any tutorial on fixing the knobs?

Check out our Restoration Forum! There may already be a topic on this subject there. If not, one of our handy members will most likely be able to give you some pointers!
Here's a link:
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=24

[djbeatmongrel]

thanks, too bad i found out the inside of the one paddle was rusted too crap :o

[bjk7382]

You can actually take the Potentiometer apart and clean the inside of it out. It is pretty delicate work, but it works every time without buying a new one. I have "reconditioned" about 5 or 6 sets and they are all still working fine.