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JoyCheck Notes
JoyCheck Notes is the workshop log: short, technical writeups about diagnosing controller issues, modding stick modules, comparing Hall-effect vs potentiometer sticks, browser Gamepad API edge cases, and lessons from running a tool that has to work right the first time. New posts as they're written, no editorial calendar, no fluff.
01Latest notes
Which posts has JoyCheck published recently?
Short, technical writeups on diagnosing controller faults, modding stick modules, Hall-effect vs potentiometer sticks, and browser Gamepad API edge cases. Every post is grounded in the same W3C Gamepad API the tester uses.
Controller Input Lag: How to Test It and Cut the Latency
A browser cannot measure true controller input lag, but it can measure the two things that cause it. Test your polling rate and connection, then reduce latency.
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Xbox 360 Guitar Hero Controller: How to Test It on PC Before You Play
Does your Xbox 360 Guitar Hero controller work on PC? Test every fret, the strum bar, and the whammy free in your browser, no drivers or Clone Hero needed.
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Nacon Controller Not Detected on PC? Test It in Your Browser
Nacon controller not working on PC? Test every paddle, stick, trigger and the mode switch free in your browser, and confirm your Revolution app remaps landed.
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How to Replace a Controller Analog Stick When Recalibration Cannot Fix Drift
Controller analog stick replacement, explained: how to tell a worn module from a calibration fault, potentiometer vs Hall-effect swaps, DIY difficulty, and cost by controller.
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PS4 Controller Repair: Fix a Broken DualShock 4 Before Buying Parts
PS4 controller repair, decided by what is actually broken. Diagnose the fault in 30 seconds, then choose repair or replace by part and cost.
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Controller Battery and Charging Guide: Charge Times, Battery Life, and Drain Fixes (2026)
How long controllers take to charge, how long the battery lasts, and why it drains fast. Real charge times and battery life for PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch pads.
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Xbox Controller Repair: Fix Drift, Bumpers, and Buttons (2026)
Xbox controller repair by fault: fix stick drift, dead bumpers, and sticky buttons. Diagnose it in 30 seconds in your browser, then choose repair or replace.
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How to Connect a PS4 Controller to a PS4, PC, PS5, or Phone (2026)
How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS4, PC, PS5, or phone, by USB or Bluetooth. Pairing steps, the reset button, light-bar colors, and how to confirm it works.
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What Is a Controller Deadzone? How to Test and Set It (2026)
Controller deadzone explained: what it is, why it exists, how to test yours in the browser, and the right inner deadzone for PS5, Xbox, and PC in 2026.
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PS5 Controller Stick Drift: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Why PS5 DualSense controllers drift, how to confirm it in your browser, and the real fix ladder: recalibration, the DualSense Edge, or a hall-effect stick swap.
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PS5 Hall Effect Controller: Which Pads Have Drift-Proof Sticks
How to get a ps5 hall effect controller: which licensed pads ship hall or TMR sticks, the DualSense module-swap route, and how to choose one that lasts.
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How to Fix Controller Stick Drift: PS, Xbox, Switch, PC
How to fix controller stick drift on PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC: the software fix ladder, per-platform steps, and when to swap the stick module.
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Can You Use the PS4 Controller on the PS3? Controller Cross-Compatibility, Tested
Can you use the PS4 controller on the PS3? Yes, with limits. We analyzed 2,227 controller mappings to show how universal controllers really are across consoles, PC and browser.
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DualShock Kalibrierung im Browser: Controller in 30 Sekunden testen (2026)
DualShock Kalibrierung im Browser: Stick-Drift, Totzone und Trigger-Druck prüfen, ohne Installation. JoyCheck liest die rohen Controller-Werte live.
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dualshock-tool: CLI vs Browser for DualShock Diagnostics (2026)
dualshock-tool explained: the GitHub CLI that sends raw HID commands to DualShock controllers, plus when the browser-native JoyCheck is the better answer.
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Test Game Controller PC: 4 Tools Compared (2026 Guide)
Test a game controller on PC: 4 tools compared (Joy.cpl, Steam, JoyCheck, OEM). Which tool to use for which symptom, in 30 seconds.
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TMR Sticks vs Hall Effect: The 2026 Buying Guide for Controller Sensors
TMR sticks vs hall effect compared: lifespan, accuracy, magnetic interference, cost. Which sensor lasts longest in a PS5, Xbox, or PC controller in 2026?
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Xbox 360 Vibration Test PC: Full Browser Diagnostic Guide (2026)
Xbox 360 controller diagnostic on Windows 10/11. Driver gotchas, rumble test in the browser, XInput vs HID, and what fails on a 14-year-old pad.
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Fix Bluetooth Controller That Keeps Disconnecting
Bluetooth controller keeps disconnecting? Weak battery, stale pair, or 2.4 GHz crowding, six-cause fix ladder + per-controller quirks.
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Xbox Controller Calibration: Series X|S, One and Elite (PC)
Xbox controller calibration on PC via the Xbox Accessories app: re-zero sticks, update firmware, and test buttons. Series X|S, One, and Elite.
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8BitDo Firmware Update: The Updater Guide for Every Model
8BitDo firmware update: find the right updater, check your version, and flash safely without bricking. Model-by-model guide for Pro 2, Ultimate, SN30 Pro.
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PS4 controller calibration without a menu: pinhole reset, DS4Windows dead zone, Steam Input, and gyroscope recalibration. These methods actually work.
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PS5 DualSense Calibration: Fix Drift Without Swaps
DualSense calibration: soft reset, system software 24.06 dead-zone, DS4Windows on PC, Hall-effect upgrade decision. Measure before acting.
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HID-Compliant Game Controller: What It Means and How to Fix
An HID-compliant game controller (Generic HID in Windows) works, but games cannot auto-map it. Identify the pad and install the right driver in three steps.
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Logitech Racing Wheel Software and Setup: G29, G920, G923
Logitech racing wheel software and setup for G29, G920, G923: install G HUB drivers, calibrate pedals, and tune force feedback for sim racing on PC and console.
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PlayStation DualSense Troubleshooting: Fix in 5 Min
DualSense troubleshooting: drift, adaptive trigger sticking, haptic feedback failure, USB-C disconnects. Step-by-step fixes, free first.
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Switch Pro Controller Not Pairing? Fix It in 5 Minutes
Switch Pro Controller not pairing? Fix sync issues: sync-button reset, Bluetooth re-pair, firmware update, and Windows driver fix. Under 5 minutes.
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Xbox Controller Not Detected: Fix It in 5 Minutes
Xbox controller not detected on PC or Xbox? Fix-ladder: detection check, firmware update, Bluetooth reset, USB test. Most fixes are free.
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Stick Drift Explained: What It Means and How to Test It
Stick drift diagnosis in 30 seconds: browser test, drift bands explained, repair ladder from free recalibration to a Hall-effect module swap.
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02Topic areas
Which topic areas does JoyCheck cover?
- Stick drift diagnostics1 · live
- DualSense haptic edge-cases1 · live
- Xbox Series wireless controller1 · live
- Switch Pro & Joy-Con repair1 · live
- Browser Gamepad API gotchas1 · live
- Controller history & collector notes2 · live
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