Enkko is going to be reproducing the stick and bowl so that n64 fans can fairly easily restore their controllers.
Ceramic n64 stick.
Raphnet v3 n64 21 81 usd 29 89 cad works for n64 hori.
Wheel bearing grease is vastly superior to ceramic and white lithium combined x2.
Again the correct product to use for this is ceramic grease which is often used for lubricating bearings on bicycles.
Im sure people can find suitable replacements.
I ve read using ceramic oil may help is this true.
Use ceramic grease which actually employs nanoparticles to reduce friction.
Today i build another funny combination.
Raphnet v3 gc n64 25 83 usd 34 49 cad works for gamecube n64 and hori controllers.
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Analog stick cap doesn t feel like a n64 stick.
It comes in a very small tube so it s not a great value but i have had it in my main n64 joystick for at least a year and played through a bunch of long games on it dk64 goldeneye diddy kong racing etc and it still feels very smooth.
Imho also in auto parts store theres valvoline crimson cerulean and penzoil red something.
Is there anything i can do to loosen it.
I m using an original n64 controller which the analog stick has already been worn in over the years so it is looser than normal but it s still too stiff for me.
The most important thing is that the analog stick works well.
Gamecube players may benefit from using an n64 console adapter with this adapter online for the correct input gate and to not have to assign buttons.
Why you so foolishly ask.
Dab of ceramic grease and it should be good to go for a century.
If it does then it s worth taking it apart and lubricating the base of the stick and the parts it comes in contact with.
I have used tamiya ceramic grease that you can get on ebay.
Also folks if you shell out the cash for a new oem controller dont forget to lube the thumbstick with ceramic grease.
I ve been tempted to acquire a sealed in box n64 controller in order to replicate the stick assembly in steel or tungsten carbide.
Using ceramic grease will make the analog sticks in your n64 controllers last a lot longer.
If i get enough interest maybe i ll make a video showing how to correctly grease the base of the n64 analog stick although you gotta have a little bit of your own talent to open and close the n64 controller properly.