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sx9
02-16-2007, 03:20 PM
Does anyone know how to fix a dreamcast lightgun trigger? :?
I recently purchased lightgun from ebay which was supposed to be new but when i received it, every button worked except for the trigger.
How can I fix this? If anyone can help me please...I would much appreciate it.

omnedon
02-16-2007, 08:49 PM
Is it one of those Starfire jobbies? Cheap Junk. Tiny momentary microswitch for a trigger switch. You can solder out the microswitch and solder in another.

I made it an OSG policy to cease all service on third party devices like that. Such jink, and so time consuming to fix. =/

sx9
02-20-2007, 01:20 AM
What is this microswitch? is it like a fuse? I haven't opened up the gun yet.

omnedon
02-20-2007, 10:37 AM
It's a tiny pushbutton, soldered to a flimsy circuit board.

sx9
02-21-2007, 10:12 AM
Thanks alot Omnedon! I am going to try to fix it, although i've never soldered before :S
I'll post up the results. Thanks again.