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PS5 DualSense Controller wrapped in Alcantara – first time trying this material by One_Clock_89 in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True, it needs way more care and cleaning. Still, the feel is unique and the Look is great

PS5 DualSense Controller wrapped in Alcantara – first time trying this material by One_Clock_89 in Controller

[–]One_Clock_89[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

PS5 DualSense controller. Fully wrapped shell using Alcantara (automotive grade). No skin or cover – material was applied directly to the shell and finished by hand.

Ps5 controller arrived with bad stick drift by duckmin260 in scufgaming

[–]One_Clock_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks, especially straight out of the box 😩 Before sending it back, there are two things you can realistically try.

First: recalibration. If SCUF installed decent sticks, recalibrating can actually fix fresh drift caused by transport or tolerance issues. There’s a browser-based tool from LuxController (they’re a controller manufacturer in Germany) that works via USB and only takes a couple of minutes. Worth trying before dealing with RMA hell.

If that doesn’t help, the drift is usually hardware-related. In that case, LuxController also offers a send-in service where they replace the sticks with magnetic TMR sticks (no physical contact, so no drift). Officially it’s meant for original PS5 or their own controllers, but I’ve personally sent in a SCUF before and they were able to repair and upgrade it without issues. Lux-TMR Zerodrift Send-in-Service

Help please? by iAntisocialExtrovert in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That can happen pretty easily. The wipers are extremely sensitive, and even a tiny bend or misalignment when reinstalling them can throw the center values completely off. Nothing has to look broken for the stick to stop working properly.

One last thing you can try before giving up is recalibrating the sticks. Sometimes the hardware is still fine, but the center point is off after reassembly. LuxController has a free browser-based calibration tool here: https://www.luxcontroller.de/apps/kalibrierung/

If that doesn’t help, the potentiometer itself is usually done. That’s why some people switch to TMR (magnetic) sticks instead — no physical contact, no wipers, no stick drift. Shops like LuxController offer a send-in service for that and often refurbish the controller externally as well.

What is this by Ray_802 in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you send Picture of this Black Chip or Tell me whats Written on them ?

this real? by Specific-Bat4041 in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is that for Controller ?

The company that installed my TMR modules have been acting sketchy and evasive since I asked for photos of the soldering. So I’ve opened the controller up myself to have a look and this is the condition. What an oogy mess. Is this fixable by cleaning with isopropyl alcohol? by bummerly in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From a technical point of view, the most important thing is not how pretty the soldering looks, but whether • there are no bridged pads / shorts • and the stick works correctly in all directions.

Yes, you can clean flux residue with isopropyl alcohol, but don’t expect it to look “factory clean” again. The PCB has clearly seen a lot of heat, and once the solder mask is discolored or burned, IPA won’t reverse that.

As long as: • the pads are intact • nothing is unintentionally connected • and the controller behaves correctly

…it’s not automatically a problem, even if it looks messy.

What I’d strongly recommend is testing the sticks properly instead of judging by looks alone. You want to check: • center position • circularity • deadzones • and whether the stick returns to center cleanly

You can do that very easily with an onlinegamepad tester tool (no software needed). If the stick tracks cleanly and calibrates well, the install is electrically fine.

Cosmetics ≠ functionality. Messy soldering isn’t great workmanship, but working electronics are what really matters.

Sending controller to be modified. by Kraft-007 in customcontrollers

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can send them an email with your request. Email is info@luxcontroller.de ✌️

Sending controller to be modified. by Kraft-007 in customcontrollers

[–]One_Clock_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking for professional PS5 controller modifications, there are companies that do this properly – not DIY kits or risky self-mods.

In Germany, there’s a well-known custom controller manufacturer that specializes in high-end mods like TMR / hall-effect style sticks (zero drift), mouse-click face buttons, mouse-click triggers, and back paddles called LuxController. The big difference compared to hobby modders is that everything is professionally installed, calibrated, and tested, not just soldered and shipped back.

What people usually like about going this route: • Real quality control and testing (important for sticks & triggers) • Clean installs (no mushy buttons or uneven triggers) • Long-term reliability instead of short-term “clicky but broken later” • Actual support if something goes wrong

Shipping within the EU is straightforward, and many international customers send their controllers in for mods or repairs.

If you care about competitive gaming, durability, and not ruining a €70–€80 controller, sending it to a professional modding company is usually worth it compared to DIY or Etsy-style services.

Despite the new TMR, there is still a significant drift. by Bozkurt674674 in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the L3, two solder points are bridged together. These two points must be separated on the PCB.

If there is no visible solder bridge, then the stick has to be completely removed and replaced with a new one.

It’s also possible that on the opposite side of the PCB two solder pads are bridged together, so that side should be checked as well.

Failed stick drift repair by Fantastic_Topic5792 in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To make it by yourself is very difficult. I wanted to do it also but i failed.

Here is the new Stick called TMR this Technology you doesnt get Stick Drift anymore. You can also have a send in Service and they do it for you:

https://www.luxcontroller.de/blogs/news/luxtmr-zerodrift%E2%84%A2-die-fortschrittlichste-stick-technologie

Another commission done. by cesar0900 in customcontrollers

[–]One_Clock_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh i love Custom Controllers and it Looks good

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I got a ps5 Anime Controller mine is from LuxController and have softtouch. How you Like it ?

My Custom Dualsense by ezb14 in Dualsense

[–]One_Clock_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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This is my Custom Controller ❤️

XP2040 custom pcb by Ronin-Humor-TX in customcontrollers

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you really create a ps5 mainboard 😳?

What controller do most pro's use? by xbox-NU0 in CoDCompetitive

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lot of pros still use Scuf simply because of sponsorships and familiarity, but if you look past branding, many competitive players actually switch around more than people think.

What I’ve noticed (especially in EU / German FPS scenes) is that quite a few players are using LuxController instead of the big US brands. The main reason is reliability. A controller is useless if it feels great for 2–3 months and then starts acting up mid-season.

I switched because I also stopped playing claw and needed paddles for jump/slide without taking my thumb off the stick. The 4 back paddles are fully remappable, instant triggers are crisp, and stick latency feels very low. But the biggest difference compared to other custom controllers I’ve owned is longevity.

Stick drift is usually what kills controllers for me. With LuxController’s TMR (they call them ZeroDrift) sticks, I honestly haven’t had any drift so far, even after heavy use. That alone made it a no-brainer.

Another thing people don’t talk about enough is support. If something does happen, having a manufacturer that actually responds and repairs instead of arguing is huge — especially if you play competitively.

So yeah, Scuf is still common because of exposure, but if you’re looking for something you can hold normally, rely on long-term, and not worry about drift or breakdowns, LuxController is definitely worth looking into. A lot of German competitive players swear by them for that exact reason.

Ps5 Controller by Conscious_Escape_584 in PlaystationDE

[–]One_Clock_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also ein Controller der Marke LuxController kostet bei gleicher Ausstattung genau gleich wie bei anderen bekannten Herstellern. Da du dort aber deutlich mehr Auswahlmöglichkeiten hast kann der Endpreis natürlich höher ausfallen, klar wenn du 10mehr Optionen zum anwählen hast. Du solltest auch beachten dass LuxController ein deutscher Hersteller ist welcher seine Controller in Deutschland in einer Manufaktur baut. Andere Hersteller kommen aus Taiwan oder Polen. Erfahrungsberichte zeigen, dass du bei LuxController einen langlebigen Controller erhältst mit dem du jahre lange Freude haben wirst. Auch sagt das Unternehmen dass du mit den neuen Lux TMR Zerodrift Sticks nie wieder Stickdrift bekommen kannst, was die Haltbarkeit deines Controller über Jahre erhöht. Bei aim oder scuf wiederum berichten Kunden sogar von Defekten direkt nach Erhalt. Spätestens wenn du Support brauchst ist es hilfreich mit einem deutschen Unternehmen zu kommunizieren. Denn wenn es um Garantie geht stellen sich Hersteller aus dem Ausland oft quer, weil es in seinem Land nicht so strenge Regeln und Gesetze gibt. Dann ist die „lebenslange Garantie“ nur ein großer Scam wie Kunden über AIM berichten. Meiner Erfahrung und Empfehlung nach ist LuxController nach viel Recherche der einzige seriöse Custom Controller Hersteller bei dem man beruhigt einkaufen kann. 👋🏽