如何在Nintendo 64控制器上更换磨损的模拟棒

The Nintendo 64 was the first home game console that featured a mini-joystick, or “thumbstick,” on the controller for 3D motion. But the console is now over two decades old, and while the cartridge-based hardware is practically indestructible compared to modern consoles, the same can’t be said for that thumbstick. Even with Nintendo’s generally high-quality materials, the N64 analog stick is prone to loosening and drifting.

Nintendo 64是首款家用游戏机，其控制器上具有用于3D运动的迷你操纵杆(即“ thumbstick”)。 但是游戏机已经有二十多年的历史了，虽然与现代游戏机相比，基于卡式盒的硬件实际上是坚不可摧的，但对于指尖而言却不能说相同。 即使使用任天堂通常使用的高质量材料，N64模拟摇杆也容易松动和漂移。

But there’s an easy fix. Though it might seem like a daunting task, you can replace (and possibly even upgrade!) the thumbstick with a cheap part and a standard screwdriver. Better controls in Mario Kart 64 are only a few minutes’ worth of modding away.

但是有一个简单的解决方法。 尽管看似艰巨的任务，但您可以用便宜的零件和标准的螺丝刀替换(甚至升级！)指尖。 Mario Kart 64中更好的控件仅需几分钟的路程即可解决。

你需要什么 (What You’ll Need)

You’ll only need a few things for this task:

您只需完成以下任务即可：

• An original Nintendo 64 Controller: this guide is for the first-party Nintendo controller, not any third-party alternative—those are wired differently on the inside, so replacement sticks normally won’t work with them.

  原始的Nintendo 64控制器 ：本指南仅适用于第一方Nintendo控制器，而不适用于任何第三方替代品-它们在内部的接线方式不同，因此通常无法使用替换棒。

• A replacement thumbstick: You have a few choices here, which we’ll discuss below.

  备用指杆 ：您可以在此处进行一些选择，我们将在下面进行讨论。

• A screwdriver: a small Phillips-head will do best.

  螺丝刀 ：最好使用十字头小螺丝刀 。

• A cup or bowl: to keep the loose screws from rolling away. If you have a magnetic screw tray, even better.

  杯子或碗 ：防止松动的螺丝滚落。 如果您有磁性螺丝托盘 ，那就更好了。

There is one unfortunate caveat here: no replacement thumbstick on the market is quite as good as the original. But you do have choices. Players going for authenticity can get a stick like this one from RepairBox ($11) that aims to emulate the original, though original-style replacements tend to be a bit stiffer and of lower quality than the original.

这里有一个不幸的警告：市场上没有可替代的指拨杆能像原始的一样好。 但是你确实有选择。 追求真实性的玩家可以从RepairBox ($ 11)那里得到这样的一根棍子，目的是模仿原始的，尽管原始样式的替代品往往比原始替代品更硬且质量更低。

But a popular alternative, and the one we’ll be using for our demonstration, is a “GameCube style” stick ($10) that features an updated design. The improved version uses the same shorter stick and larger ball swivel as the later GameCube controller, which offers much smoother control. It is, however, much more sensitive, so games that require precision (like aiming in GoldenEye) will require a lot of getting used to, and may not work as well as the aforementioned “original style” stick. They both have their advantages, but I really like the GameCube style.

但是一种流行的替代品(我们将用于演示)是一种具有更新设计的“ GameCube风格”棒 (10美元)。 改进的版本使用了与后来的GameCube控制器相同的较短的摇杆和较大的旋转球，从而提供了更加平滑的控制。 但是，它要敏感得多，因此需要精确度的游戏(例如针对GoldenEye的游戏)将需要大量的习惯，并且可能无法像前述的“原始风格”游戏棒那样好用。 它们都有各自的优势，但是我真的很喜欢GameCube风格。

Unfortunately, we’ve yet to try a replacement stick that truly matched the feel of the original, and original controllers in good condition are becoming harder and harder to find. If you’re emulating the N64, you might do better with a more modern controller, like an Xbox controller. It’s up to you whether you want authenticity or playability.

不幸的是，我们还没有尝试真正能与原始手感相匹配的替换杆，而且状况良好的原始控制器也越来越难找到。 如果要模拟N64， 则最好使用更现代的控制器 (例如Xbox控制器)来做得更好 。 是否需要真实性或可玩性取决于您。

第一步：拆下后壳体 (Step One: Remove the Rear Casing)

Once you’ve got all your tools together, it’s time to replace the stick. Unplug your controller from the console and remove any Rumble Pak or Memory Pak you have inserted. Using your screwdriver, loosen the seven screws that hold the plastic rear panel to the front panel. There are two more screws that aren’t so easy to spot: they’re inside the expansion slot on either side of the connector. Take them out too.

将所有工具放在一起后，就该更换棒了。 从控制台上拔下控制器的电源，然后卸下已插入的所有Rumble Pak或Memory Pak。 用螺丝刀松开将塑料后面板固定到前面板的七颗螺钉。 还有另外两个不太容易发现的螺钉：它们位于连接器两侧的扩展槽内。 也把它们拿出来。

Grip the plastic around the expansion slot and gently separate the plastic panel from the front panel and PCB. Note the large plastic mechanism inside the central handle: that’s what we’re working on next.

抓住扩展槽周围的塑料，然后将塑料面板与前面板和PCB轻轻分开。 注意中央手柄内的大型塑料机构：这就是我们接下来要研究的内容。

Be careful not to jostle things at this point: without the bottom half of the case and screws, the PCB and all the buttons underneath are just resting in place with only gravity to keep them there. The shoulder buttons are especially wobbly here. If something falls out, don’t worry, it’s fairly obvious where everything goes—just set it back in place.

此时请注意不要碰东西：没有外壳的下半部分和螺钉，PCB和下面的所有按钮都只能靠重力固定就位。 肩纽扣在这里尤其颤抖。 如果出现问题，请放心，一切顺利，将其放回原处很明显。

第二步：将Z按钮触发器移到一边 (Step Two: Move the Z Button Trigger Aside)

The blue silicone button on top of the thumbstick housing is the Z button. There are small tabs on the left and right of the button keeping it in place; just push it in gently and raise the silicone piece and the small circuit board underneath away from the housing. No need to unplug it, you can just move it aside as you’re working on the next step.

指尖盒顶部的蓝色硅胶按钮是Z按钮。 按钮的左侧和右侧有小标签，可将其固定在适当的位置。 只需轻轻地将其推入，并将硅胶片和下方的小电路板抬离外壳即可。 无需拔下电源插头，下一步就可以将其移到一边。

第三步：删除旧的指尖 (Step Three: Remove the Old Thumbstick)

Remove the three silver screws holding the thumbstick housing in place: left, right, and bottom. (Don’t remove the small screw just above the bottom one—it’s holding the top half of the thumbstick assembly in place.)

卸下将拇指杆固定到位的三颗银色螺钉：左，右和底部。 (不要卸下底部螺钉上方的小螺钉，而是将指尖组件的上半部分固定到位。)

Now you can unplug the six-pin connector from its jack on the right side of the PCB and pull the housing away from the case. Note the orientation of the plug, flat side down. You should be able to see the circular hole in the top plastic housing.

现在，您可以从PCB右侧的插Kong中拔出6针连接器，并将外壳从机箱中拉出。 注意插头的方向，平面朝下。 您应该能够看到顶部塑料外壳中的圆形Kong。

第四步：插入新的指尖 (Step Four: Insert the New Thumbstick)

Place your replacement thumbstick in the hole in the housing, stick-down. There’s only one way it will fit, so just line up the screw retention holes in the same way: left, right, and bottom. Replace the silver screws you removed in Step Three, then plug the six-pin connector into the PCB, flat side down.

将替换的指尖向下放进外壳的Kong中。 它只有一种适合的方式，因此只需以相同的方式将螺钉固定Kong对齐：左，右和底部。 装回您在第三步中卸下的银色螺钉，然后将六针连接器以平整的一面朝下插入PCB。

第五步：重新组装控制器 (Step Five: Reassemble the Controller)

Replace the silicone Z Button trigger into its tab slot. Place the rear plastic casing back on the controller, then replace all nine screws (seven on the main body, two in the expansion slot). Make sure that the plastic cover of the Z Button trigger aligns with the silicone button mechanism.

将硅胶Z按钮扳机装回其卡舌插槽中。 将后部塑料外壳放回控制器上，然后装回所有九个螺钉(七个在主体上，两个在扩展槽中)。 确保Z按钮扳机的塑料盖与硅胶按钮机构对齐。

You’re done! Plug your controller into your Nintendo 64 console and make sure it’s working. If not, check the six-pin connection again and make sure it’s firmly in place.

你完成了！ 将您的控制器插入您的Nintendo 64控制台，并确保其正常工作。 如果不是，请再次检查六针连接并确保其牢固就位。

翻译自: https://www.howtogeek.com/304548/how-to-replace-the-worn-out-analog-stick-on-your-nintendo-64-controller/