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These replace the original microswitches used for the directions in Zipstiks (except the late cost-reduced version that didn't use microswitches at all.)
It is desirable to replace all four microswitches even when only one fails to preserve the balance between the directions (important for diagonals).
Brand new, top quality Crouzet brand microswitches: Smooth, quiet operation, actuaction force virtually the same as the originals.
Instructions provided, though it's pretty much a straight swap-out job requiring only screwdrivers and pliers. (Occasionally some soldering may be needed.)

DPDT slide switch as used on the autofire PCB inside Zipstick joysticks
If the autofire feature doesn't work or is permanently enabled, a bad switch is very likely the culprit.
These are hard to source as the switch lever is unusally long (commonly available slide switches have levers that barely exit the joystick body).
Unused, old stock parts - tested before dispatch

A short adapter cable with a male 8 pin mini-DIN on one end and a male D-Sub9 connector on the other, allowing standard Atari/C64/Amiga style joysticks to be connected to the C16 / Plus 4
Note: Due the non-standard C16/+4 port connections, any auto-fire feature present on your joystick may not work.

Four new self-adhesive 13mm diameter x 2mm round silicone feet.
For Zipstiks that originally had flat feet, or where the suckers have been removed.
Also includes an isopropyl alcohol wipe to help prepare the surface.

Two vertical types for the fire buttons and four right angle type for the directions
Used in the later cost-reduced version of the Zipstik made by Powerplay which has PCB mounted tactile switches instead of microswitches.