Flexure joystick for Xbox (with 3D printed compliant mechanisms)

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Akaki Kuumeri

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Published on August 6, 2021 6:37:52 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wZQwBcmanE

Game:

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)

Duration: 12:29

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My new joystick design supports all the face and shoulder buttons on the new Xbox Series S/X controller. Perfect for Flight Simulator!

I developed a new compliant joint design using flexures. It and the whole joystick design is optimised for 3D printing: the parts snap together, and everything can be printed with no supports. The design doesn't require any post-processing, and no outside hardware, just a few drops of glue, if you want to make it sturdy.

STLs: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1049524850/3d-printable-flexure-joystick-for-xbox (coupon code: FLEXURE, but the full word)
Demo: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4926213

I printed a few copies if you want to buy one from my own printer (it'll be cheaper to print your own though): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1053241514/flexure-joystick-for-xbox-series-xs-3d

0:00 Build montage
0:48 Flight montage
1:35 Overview
4:38 Compliant mechanisms
6:29 Old Xbox One version
7:06 Flexure hinge
8:16 Filament materials
9:17 Flight montage
9:46 Throttle
11:29 Future plans

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