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General => Custom hardware => Topic started by: h106frp on July 02, 2016, 09:39:03 PM

Title: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: h106frp on July 02, 2016, 09:39:03 PM
Gave these a go and its a definite improvement on the short standard stick for direction control.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE1MFgxMTUw/z/UnYAAOSwLVZV4spF/$_57.JPG)

Designed for xbox so needed to take a tiny bit of material off the bottom to make them compatible with the GPX pad where they snagged on the elevated bit of the housing. Only a few quid and worth a try
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: Blackheart on July 02, 2016, 10:03:43 PM
I use these:

(http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1bo96JVXXXXanXpXXq6xXFXXXz/Skull-Co-CQC-Thumb-Grips-For-XBOX-ONE-XBOX-360-Analog-Stick-ThumbSticks-Cover-Controller-Joysticks.jpg)
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: HornetMaX on July 03, 2016, 09:12:42 AM
Same here, I started using these a long time ago (with or without the "thumb holder"): http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks/speed-freek-apex.html (http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks/speed-freek-apex.html)

(http://www.kontrolfreek.com//media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/f/sf_apex_profile_xbox_1_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: Toomes1 on July 03, 2016, 09:44:30 AM
Quote from: HornetMaX on July 03, 2016, 09:12:42 AM
Same here, I started using these a long time ago (with or without the "thumb holder"): http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks/speed-freek-apex.html (http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks/speed-freek-apex.html)

(http://www.kontrolfreek.com//media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/f/sf_apex_profile_xbox_1_1.jpg)

I'm gonna have to order some of these... Very interesting.
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: doubledragoncc on July 03, 2016, 09:48:17 AM
I could design and print this kind of thing real cheap

DD
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: Napalm Nick on July 03, 2016, 09:51:20 AM
Do it DD! £1 a pack and you be rich by Christmas. Consider this a pre-order.  ;)
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: doubledragoncc on July 03, 2016, 10:29:44 AM
Will help if guys say what they want.........................

Do they want them longer etc etc

Will be a bit of testing needed lol

Not that much you can do really but if it helps you guys I am up for it


DD
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: Toomes1 on July 03, 2016, 10:36:14 AM
Ready to order a set DD, when can you start.
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: doubledragoncc on July 03, 2016, 10:46:05 AM
I am out most of the day but will get some designing in for the new GSXR1000 Rear Sets unit and these little buggers too

DD

EDIT: I only have a XEON gamepad and need the different diameter across the thumbsticks pad area for the different types of gamepads???

Need your help to be able to do it guys please
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: Blackheart on July 03, 2016, 10:55:42 AM
I'm looking for a mod for my old gpx, i need move the left stick just to right and left, and not up and down, it would be easier to correct lean angle  :P
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: h106frp on July 03, 2016, 11:08:33 AM
Quote from: doubledragoncc on July 03, 2016, 10:29:44 AM
Will help if guys say what they want.........................

Do they want them longer etc etc

Will be a bit of testing needed lol

Not that much you can do really but if it helps you guys I am up for it


DD

You could probably go to 3/4'' elevation without them being uncomfortable - the commercial ones give about 1/2'', anybody else using them fell they would want them a bit longer if possible?

Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: doubledragoncc on July 03, 2016, 11:15:19 AM
Thats what I think too H

I need thumbstick diameters for all the standard types of controller as some seen bigger. I have 2 sizes stock XEON and an old 360 pad I think but really need them all lol

DD
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: h106frp on July 03, 2016, 11:25:03 AM
GPX is 18mmm dia x 3 thick at the rim and the face is concave
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: Toomes1 on July 03, 2016, 12:45:53 PM
Quote from: h106frp on July 03, 2016, 11:25:03 AM
GPX is 18mmm dia x 3 thick at the rim and the face is concave

Thanks mate,there you go DD I also have the gpx gamepad.
Title: Re: Thumbstick extensions
Post by: doubledragoncc on July 03, 2016, 09:58:37 PM
Thanks I think I need to figure how to make it fit 18 to 19 and be tight plus not crack like the ones in the first post.

DD