Not exactly a bug, but it's keeping me from using ...
# open-brush-bugsl
llazzllo
11/08/2025, 2:29 AMI replaced my joysticks on my Quest 2, and now I can't change brush size or turn the menu. This is the only app that's having problems. It's doing it in Steam or in Oculus Link.
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mikesky
11/08/2025, 8:29 AMWe make use of the touch sensor on top of the sticks to ensure the stick isn’t knocked accidentally. Sounds like your touch sensors weren’t reconnected?
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llazzllo
11/08/2025, 6:43 PMWell, there's only one ribbon cable to connect when you swap joysticks, so either everything is connected, or nothing is. But it's possible that the replacement sticks have faulty touch sensors or no sensors at all. I can test in a bit. I'll let you know the results.
llazzllo
11/08/2025, 7:22 PMYeah, it turns out the little spring on the joystick is the touch sensor, and I didn't realize. The video I followed didn't mention it, either, and he didn't have them on his. I just thought they were part of the old joysticks, and threw them out.
llazzllo
11/08/2025, 7:23 PMAnd now the only place I can find replacements wants $30 for a pair of them.
llazzllo
11/08/2025, 7:33 PMok. Found a pair for $3 and ordered them.
llazzllo
11/08/2025, 7:35 PMBut you might consider adding in an option to disable the touch sensor check. Some people might have bought a used controller with no sensor, and aren't tech savvy enough to replace them.