3D printing the parts

This file details the list of 3D printed parts required to build the controller and gives information about the main printing parameters used. All parts were printed using an Ultimaker 3 printer. The print direction given was set as the positive Z direction in the printer. So if the direction +Y is given, the positive Y direction from the .stl file was set as positive Z in the slicing software.

Parts usually require a small amount of post finishing. A kit of fine grit files like this is very useful for that purpose.

List of files

Casing top

Top.zip
Weight	53.8 g
Volume	46.4 cm³
Bounding box	155.4 x 43.5 x 94.9 mm
Qty	1
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	40%
Nozzle 1 size	0.8 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.15 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments

Casing bottom

Bottom.zip
Weight	107.9 g
Volume	87.0 cm³
Bounding box	169.8 x 58.8 x 95.1 mm
Qty	1
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	40%
Nozzle 1 size	0.8 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.15 mm
Print direction	-Y
Comments

Switch body

Switch_Body.zip
Weight	3.6 g
Volume	2.9 cm³
Bounding box	16.0 x 18.5 x 16.0 mm
Qty	8
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	same as material 1
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	40%
Nozzle 1 size	0.25 mm
Nozzle 2 size	N/A
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	N/A
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.1 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments

Shutter cap

Shutter_Cap.zip
Weight	0.19 g
Volume	0.15 cm³
Bounding box	7.5 x 6.3 x 7.5 mm
Qty	8
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	-
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	-
Nozzle 1 size	0.25 mm
Nozzle 2 size	-
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	-
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.1 mm
Print direction	-Y
Comments

Shutter blade

Shutter_Blade.zip
Weight	0.014 g
Volume	0.0012 cm³
Bounding box	0.5 x 11.7 x 2.2 mm
Qty	8
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	-
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	-
Nozzle 1 size	0.25 mm
Nozzle 2 size	-
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	-
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.06 mm
Print direction	+X
Comments	This works better if printed with dark (ideally black) material. This part takes very little material, prints fast and warps easily, so print lots of it and keep the best ones.

Direction pad support

DPad_Support.zip
Weight	14.6 g
Volume	11.8 cm³
Bounding box	46.9 x 13.2 x 48.5 mm
Qty	14
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	30%
Nozzle 1 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.1 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments	Some post finishing of guiding slots may be required to get smooth button motion. Use of fine grit small detailing files or sanding paper recommended. This part can be printed at lower density than 100%, but make sure that walls are thick enough. Cura’s default with 0.4 mm nozzle is 1 mm. At least double that.

Button support

Buttons_Support.zip
Weight	16.0 g
Volume	12.9 cm³
Bounding box	46.9 x 13.2 x 48.5 mm
Qty	1
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	30%
Nozzle 1 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.1 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments	Some post finishing of guiding slots may be required to get smooth button motion. Use of fine grit small detailing files or sanding paper recommended. This part can be printed at lower density than 100%, but make sure that walls are thick enough. Cura’s default with 0.4 mm nozzle is 1 mm. At least double that.

Direction button

Dir_Button.zip
Weight	1.6 g
Volume	1.3 cm³
Bounding box	14.0 x 12.0 x 13.0 mm
Qty	4
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	30%
Nozzle 1 size	0.25 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.06 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments	Precision of dimensions and finish quality are very important for this part. Fill percentage does not really matter, but this is a very small part, so material quantity and print time are both are not a problem.

Round button

Button_Cap.zip
Weight	1.19 g
Volume	0.96 cm³
Bounding box	10.65 x 13.0 x 13.5 mm
Qty	4
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	30%
Nozzle 1 size	0.25 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.06 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments	Precision of dimensions and finish quality are very important for this part. Fill percentage does not really matter, but this is a very small part, so material quantity and print time are both are not a problem.

Direction pad cover

DPad_Cover.zip
Weight	1.19 g
Volume	0.96 cm³
Bounding box	10.65 x 13.0 x 13.5 mm
Qty	4
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	30%
Nozzle 1 size	0.25 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.06 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments

Button_Cover

Button_Cover.zip
Weight	1.19 g
Volume	0.96 cm³
Bounding box	10.65 x 13.0 x 13.5 mm
Qty	4
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	30%
Nozzle 1 size	0.25 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.06 mm
Print direction	+Y
Comments	This part uses 2 colors printing for the markings. You need to load 5 stl files in your slicer, assign each to the appropriate material, then merge them into one piece

Splitter

Splitter.zip
Weight	17.60 g
Volume	14.19 cm³
Bounding box	63.8 x 23.1 x 57.6 mm
Qty	1
Material 1	PLA
Material 2 (support)	PVA
Material 1 density	100%
Material 2 density	30%
Nozzle 1 size	0.8 mm
Nozzle 2 size	0.4 mm
Nozzle 1 temperature	205 °C
Nozzle 2 temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Layer height	0.2 mm
Print direction	+X
Comments