Epindon Hall Effect Stick Module Compatible with Victrix Pro BFG Controllers Tactile Switch Conductive Rubber is NOT Required

Works great would buy again. Read more

The Epindon Hall Effect stick module is made to replace the standard potentiometer analog sticks of the Victrix Pro BFG controller with that of a hall effect sensor stick. While PDP makes a hall effect stick module, you have to pay for much more than just the stick, and its never available anyway. The Epindon part keeps costs down by allowing the user to re-use their existing module parts and just replace the stick and PCB. While it includes tactile buttons I prefer the rubber membrane type so I just kept that part in. Installation was super easy, and the package - which consists of a metal can - includes instructions with color photos that is easy to understand. It also comes with the correct size screwdriver (magnetized!) to open up your module. After the physical install, I did have to turn on the controller and recalibrate it - also an easy process. I double-checked the calibration and new performance in windows joy.cpl and everything looks fine. While I didn't have a broken controller, getting these Epindon modules provide peace of mind that my sticks will never drift. The asking price of $28 is reasonable for the product provided and as mentioned, cheaper than getting the official module from PDP which is never available. Bonus tip: the metal can that the kit comes in is the perfect size to fit back into the Victrix's zipper case where the pad once went, so that's where I store it! Read more

This Epindon replacement module was not very difficult to install in the housing of one of the modules that came with the Victrix BFG. The instructions were clear and all necessary parts and screwdrivers were included. The stick module feels and performs very similarly to the one in the official Hall Effect modules from Victrix, but this module has tactile switches rather than membranes for the D-pad. I personally prefer these significantly because you can feel when you press each direction. The switches used feel just right, not requiring too much force to press. The only downside is the lack of a pivot in the center of the d-pad to prevent pressing opposite directions simultaneously. However, I was able to quickly add one myself by stacking a few small square pieces of duct tape on the circuit board in the center of the d-pad before reassembling it, which felt just like the pivot in other d-pads I'm used to. I haven't heard of anyone disliking having a pivot, so I hope Epindon will consider including it by default in any future revisions. Read more