Alright, I went back to the drawing table and redesigned my mini-Puck. I’ve been trying to learn Fusion 360, and I was inspired by some of the other contest entries to learn more about modeling. My first version used really simple techniques, but here I got into T-spine modeling. Using T-spline I was able to make a far more ergonomic and better looking enclosure. Also, I was also able to maintain the ambidexterity of the original Puck. This is important to me because I’m a southpaw and I let a lot of righties demo my decks. It’s nice to be able to switch it up really quickly.
I printed this thing sooooo many times trying to get the ergonomics right. Every nook and cranny of the surface has been deliberated over. Ensuring ambidexterity while making it as ergonomic as possible was a challenge, but I think I pulled it off.
Beyond the shape I also improved my original design by making it such that the stock battery will fit, and the three plastic stems by the thumbwheel no longer need to be trimmed. All you have to do is remove the battery housing to save some space. Four 3-48 1/2" screws are required to assemble the enclosure.
I made a spacer in the middle of the enclosure that I used to make a lenz for the lights. It could also be printed in any color to make the remote match the color-schematic of your ride.
Nice job, it was an easy print, and though I’m not used to a small controller where I feel the need to have my ring finger below with pinky, it feels secure in hand. My wife liked it the best based on the small size.
I’m working on an alternate back for mine with finger loops. The pop-socket think never worked for me, but this might. I just need to work on the sizing and placement.
This worked out well. Feels really nice and snug in the hand. It’s no longer all that pocketable tho I just uploaded this rendition of the back to thingiverse.
Oh yes! I just wanted to ask you to add something like that to the design, just did know how to explain
Looking good, just easy to brake I guess?
Maybe it’s even enough to have less of that finger loop there. Just enough to get a hold when you hold it between your fingers.
Like this
I just uploaded this rendition of the back to thingiverse.
