PS5 CFI 1200 Stick Drift

Analog Stick Potentiometer Sensor

The most common failure point is the wear of the carbon resistive track inside the 2.3k ohm potentiometer. Replacing the internal sensor disc restores the correct voltage-to-position mapping by providing a clean, unworn contact surface for the wiper.

3D Analog Joystick Module (ALPS)

If the mechanical centering spring or the plastic housing of the stick has developed 'dead zone' play or structural looseness, the entire 3D module must be desoldered and replaced to ensure the stick returns to a true zero-input center.

TMR Hall Effect Joystick Upgrade Kit

As identified in the search data (Source 2), replacing the resistive potentiometers with Hall Effect sensors eliminates the physical contact wear-path. This uses magnetic fields to detect movement, theoretically preventing the recurrence of drift caused by friction.