My Man. This is incredible. I recently purchased your Etsy STL files and bought an Ender 3 specifically to build this contraption. It probably would have been cheaper at this point to get a HOTAS, but not nearly as fun. My wife and I spent an hour marveling at the complex mechanics of this design. It’s truly a masterpiece of Engineering and compliant mechanics. Kudos, brother! Looking forward to seeing the other stuff you come up with!
what a stunning design, well done. if do you a lecture video, i'd would be interested to see you cover some of your processes for the designs and tolerances around snap-fits.
Your previous projects on adapting joysticks to controllers were already amazing, and somehow you have improved on them!!! The use is flextures is genius, same with making every part printed. Incredible work, I hope you keep going at it and adding compatibility for more controllers, or even look into other sim stuff to adapt (like a steering wheel, pedals and gearstick maybe) Anyways thanks you for your hard work!
Thanks! I have thought about racing controllers, but there are a few problems. Wheels generally have to be much more sturdier than flight sticks, and you can't forget about the pedals, those would be really difficult to implement. However, someone actually did it! Check this mad lad out: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4810125
As usual... hilarious, informative, motivating! I can't put my finger on what you are doing specifically that makes me completely focused during your videos but you are the only content creator that does that for me. This is by far the coolest 3D print design for anything I've seen. I'll be abusing the Creality this weekend ;)
@@AkakiKuumeri no, im a subscriber to your channel for quite a while now but noticed the exact 10.000 subscriptions while watching your latest video today :)
I don't know... I always felt like twist-for-yaw was a gimmick. Does any real airplane have that? I would much rather have foot pedals, and if not pedals, then something on the left hand, like in this design. You could add a twisting joint with one more funky flexure, but I don't think the button linkages would work anymore.
@@AkakiKuumeri what about a grip shell that twists around the main stick (mostly just for science, but I guess all the buttons are already being used anyway. 😅) Also I agree with how you implemented it too, I just happened to see that part after I made my comment 😅
@@toeknee3302 it went well! it all prints best without supports, some tight fitting parts may need a little sanding or shaving with a sharp knife. now i just gotta figure out how to configure all the controlls in the game im trying to play with it lol
Flexures are so cool! Nice work! I'd love to learn about how you designed your flexures. Topics could be print orientation (effect of layers on the flexure), thickness, and resources you used to come up with different hinge designs. Are you an engineer? I imagine the thicknesses could be estimated by ensure the joint always remains in the elastic region of PLA (young's modulus and all that).
Fantastic work Akaki well done and congrats on the 10k :-) - those triggers will be great for the Top Gun release in a few months - I want to print one now - are you sharing the stl files and build plan for the joystick and throttle?
This is GENIUS! Well done! Have you given thought to designing a "cap" or ring which would go on the either left or right thumbstick and "limit" the X or Y axis travel? A golf game would greatly benefit from one of these
Don't know if anyone has mentioned it. But one difference between PLA and PETG is that PLA deforms under constant pressure while PETG does not. So the flexure loses its elasticity over time if it is constantly compressed. One reason why I would actually choose PETG over PLA for anything that requires a 3d printed part to be elastic or springy.
Simply amazing! Would like to see how to design videos as well. And what I’m really wondering is, how do you even print them so accurately and beautifully?? I’d definitely watch a video where you explain/teach about those.
Really amazing job! Would be an incredibly useful flight training tool if the throttle and stick were reversed, and you added carb heat/trim/lean like a Cessna 172!
please do a tutorial of how to put this together, particularly the insides and linkages. im having issues figuring out how it all connects at the bottom of the stick especially. Cool design, thank you for all the effort.
@@AkakiKuumeri i got it all put together and it seems to work as intended, i only have 2 extra pieces! lol
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1 min in and I have to say "%#@! Awesome! I usually fly DCS (badly), or XPlane11. It might even work well for Elite Dangerous when working on the road. Love the engineering explanation too BTW, let us know when the design is available for purchase!
Yo you're a genius! Pls do a HOTAS setup like this for the Xbox Elite controller that can activate all for underside panels, and you'll graduate to god-tier level
Ooh, I think I've noticed the thumbnail being improved. The controller got an outline and does not overlap with the airplane silhouette anymore, I think?
Hey dude, you might consider using these Flexures in your shifter designs. It would probably make it larger but reduce total parts and probably feel pretty good.
@@AkakiKuumeri I'd imagine if you put physical stops so the flex joint can't be forced downward and made the joint only use a portion of its total travel so the shift rod stops only on the gate and not on the full travel lock of the flexure it would be pretty strong. Or maybe stopper that prevents the shift rod from using the gate as a leverage point against the flexure
I just printed this, and it works well, the only issue I've encountered is how it's attached to the controller. It feels like one day it'll break, and I can just print a new one obviously, but I would rather not. Other than that issue it's a brilliant design.
Subbed! I'm pretty excited about this. I have a Xbox elite controller. It would be neat to see the paddles on the bottom used too, maybe for a hat switch that controlled the camera in MSFS2020? HA! Sorry didn't mean to make a request! (kinda) cheers!
Thanks! Well I'm afraid I only have the commonfolk version, so I don't think I will be making a version for the Elite one. I am curious though, whether this contraption fits the Elite one alright, with the paddles in the way.
I've printed this but the joins are really tough, especially the ones between the joystick and the flexure. Any tips on how to get it going a bit better? Sanding those parts sims a bit tricky. I've been doing it on an ender 3 v2 by the way.
Your printer is printing a bit too large. Most commonly because of elephants foot and bulging in corners (too low pressure advance setting). In any case, you can just set XY size compensation (horizontal expansion) to -0.1 mm or so, and print the linkages again.
@@AkakiKuumeri Thankyou, I appreciate it. Tried it with the join that I could and its pretty good. Definitely looking to buy the full version now. Keep up the amazing work.
Awesome, I'm blown away from your 3D Modelling and Design skills.. simply WOW!!! Just one question, as I couldn't find the answer in your video and/or comments. Will this also fit on the "newer" Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 as well (I have two of these)? Greetings
@@AkakiKuumeri Thank you for your answer, but it's a lot to print just to find out if it fits or if I could put it in a trashcan :( Is there any chance to get the 3D modelling files or exact measures, so I could virtually find out if it fits or not. :D
I just got done printing your original Xbox controller setup and now I feel inadequate lol. The only thing I'd be curious if you could figure out is rudder inputs. Maybe make the throttle capable of leaning left and right as well, kinda like the joystick? Keep up the good work. Do you ever plan on releasing these files on any platform (even if paid?)
Good lord man. Just when I thought you couldn’t out do your last one!
Just started getting into 3d Printing and realized how hard designing stuff is lol. This is seriously impressive.
Very elegant solution! I'd gladly watch a video on how to design flexures. Keep up the good humor!
Amazing. Just bought an Xbox and I think this will be my first print for it!
My Man. This is incredible. I recently purchased your Etsy STL files and bought an Ender 3 specifically to build this contraption. It probably would have been cheaper at this point to get a HOTAS, but not nearly as fun.
My wife and I spent an hour marveling at the complex mechanics of this design. It’s truly a masterpiece of Engineering and compliant mechanics. Kudos, brother!
Looking forward to seeing the other stuff you come up with!
this guy pulling out all the stops with the compliant mechanisms. Cool to see such a use of this type of engineering.
100% wholesome dude
what a stunning design, well done. if do you a lecture video, i'd would be interested to see you cover some of your processes for the designs and tolerances around snap-fits.
Your previous projects on adapting joysticks to controllers were already amazing, and somehow you have improved on them!!!
The use is flextures is genius, same with making every part printed.
Incredible work, I hope you keep going at it and adding compatibility for more controllers, or even look into other sim stuff to adapt (like a steering wheel, pedals and gearstick maybe)
Anyways thanks you for your hard work!
Thanks!
I have thought about racing controllers, but there are a few problems. Wheels generally have to be much more sturdier than flight sticks, and you can't forget about the pedals, those would be really difficult to implement.
However, someone actually did it! Check this mad lad out: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4810125
A lecture about the design of those flexures would be amazing!
Structures, hinges, springs AND END-STOPS! Well done!
It's amazing that you just need plah for this 🤯
I have toyed around imagining more ideal game controller systems for over a decade and never once thought of this. Amazing work.
Can't wait to try this out in Star Wars Squadrons! Keep up the great work!
Your 3d modelling skills are impressive as always. A flexure tutorial would be very welcome.
As usual... hilarious, informative, motivating! I can't put my finger on what you are doing specifically that makes me completely focused during your videos but you are the only content creator that does that for me. This is by far the coolest 3D print design for anything I've seen. I'll be abusing the Creality this weekend ;)
Your pun game is off the charts again. Love it.
A PS4 controller mount would be awesome! The flexure lecture sounds cool too
Nice lecture on mechanisms and 3D printing
Really elegant design! Compliant mechanisms are awesome, would definitely watch a design video
There's 3d printer related youtube channels... and then there's this guy...
No clickbait, no bullshit... smarts... NICE
Seriously impressive use of flexures
A Flexure Lecture sounds great
This is amazing. Would love this for ps5 and ace combat you really have something here.
That's a really impressive and Slick design!!! Well done Man!!!
Congratulations to 10k subscribers Akaki!
Thank you! Were you the ten thousandth?
@@AkakiKuumeri no, im a subscriber to your channel for quite a while now but noticed the exact 10.000 subscriptions while watching your latest video today :)
Like I needed another channel to occupy my time... This is awesome, great job!!!
That's insane!! Great work dude.
I would love a flexure lecture! Please, I want to learn how to design my own for different projects.
Would be cool to see a yaw twisting motion implementation on the stick. Amazing job!
I would love to see more info on the flexures!
I don't know... I always felt like twist-for-yaw was a gimmick. Does any real airplane have that? I would much rather have foot pedals, and if not pedals, then something on the left hand, like in this design.
You could add a twisting joint with one more funky flexure, but I don't think the button linkages would work anymore.
@@AkakiKuumeri what about a grip shell that twists around the main stick (mostly just for science, but I guess all the buttons are already being used anyway. 😅) Also I agree with how you implemented it too, I just happened to see that part after I made my comment 😅
@@AkakiKuumeri also I appreciate the reply, I love your videos and wish you all the best 🙂
thanks for the lecture on the flexures
Printing the free test piece now, hope my printer does ok on the tolerances, if it works ill def buy the full version from you sir. Well done!
how did it go? im trying to get it printed at my local 3d printer shop
@@toeknee3302 it went well! it all prints best without supports, some tight fitting parts may need a little sanding or shaving with a sharp knife. now i just gotta figure out how to configure all the controlls in the game im trying to play with it lol
This is phenomenal. Tremendous potential here to help gamers with physical disabilities.
Incredible design! Would really love to try it on ED,now will be impatiently waiting for nintendo pro controller version!
This is absolutely amazing stuff, I'd love to see more videos on how you designed this, assembly and just more of everything 👍
Dude you're absolutely hilarious. Also the controller is ok too.
flexure means instant sub, damn this is awesome
Flexures are so cool! Nice work!
I'd love to learn about how you designed your flexures. Topics could be print orientation (effect of layers on the flexure), thickness, and resources you used to come up with different hinge designs. Are you an engineer? I imagine the thicknesses could be estimated by ensure the joint always remains in the elastic region of PLA (young's modulus and all that).
Fantastic work Akaki well done and congrats on the 10k :-) - those triggers will be great for the Top Gun release in a few months - I want to print one now - are you sharing the stl files and build plan for the joystick and throttle?
Is the Top Gun release going to be on PC too? Sounds exciting
I'll upload the files by tomorrow, and the build video will take until next week.
@@AkakiKuumeri yes I believe it will be both PC and Console will be fun. Thanks 👍🏻
As for the Flexure Lecture? Yessir please deliver.
Amazing work ! I will definitely print it. Good timing, just when I was thinking about buying one for Star Citizen
Very impressive!
Would love to see more of these mecanisms...
This is GENIUS! Well done! Have you given thought to designing a "cap" or ring which would go on the either left or right thumbstick and "limit" the X or Y axis travel? A golf game would greatly benefit from one of these
this is really brilliant Akaki!
Thanks! I hope you get a chance to try and print one out yourself!
Don't know if anyone has mentioned it. But one difference between PLA and PETG is that PLA deforms under constant pressure while PETG does not. So the flexure loses its elasticity over time if it is constantly compressed. One reason why I would actually choose PETG over PLA for anything that requires a 3d printed part to be elastic or springy.
Thats VERY impressive!
Well done mate. thanks for your hard work.
This is crazy. As always, outstanding job right there!
Now please make something to drive cars in 3d but minimalist as possible. Like this
Wow amazing design.
Holy cow that is really smart. Great job.
Hey man, ofc the new dualsense and old dualshock. :) and yes would love to see your own settings. cant wait to try it out!
I want all the videos. This is amazing!!!!! Great job!!!
Simply amazing! Would like to see how to design videos as well. And what I’m really wondering is, how do you even print them so accurately and beautifully?? I’d definitely watch a video where you explain/teach about those.
Really amazing job! Would be an incredibly useful flight training tool if the throttle and stick were reversed, and you added carb heat/trim/lean like a Cessna 172!
Brilliant design !
Can't wait to print this!
3:54 No problem my friend 😂
This is incredible, so impressed!
God bless your mind bro!
Keep at the Etsy sales!
Amazing! Great design as always.
damn. i made your old model a little bit ago but now that feels insignificant.
Damn thats an excelent desing!
Thanks for saying 'Petguh'. Should be the standard.
And magnificent work btw!
Great work man. Love the humour 👍🏻 Motters
Love your humor :-D
We got Thrustmaster, Logitech, Virpil, VKB, CHProducts ect ect
and now, we got Akaki with lots of improvment.
Hotass mate, welldone 🤙
+1 for flextures. Subscribed and looking forward to more!
Oh, and I use PS5 and PS4 controllers with DS4Windows.
Love how 3d printers have opened up a world of accessibility to gamers
please do a tutorial of how to put this together, particularly the insides and linkages. im having issues figuring out how it all connects at the bottom of the stick especially. Cool design, thank you for all the effort.
Absolutely. I’ll upload it in a day or two!
@@AkakiKuumeri i got it all put together and it seems to work as intended, i only have 2 extra pieces! lol
1 min in and I have to say "%#@! Awesome!
I usually fly DCS (badly), or XPlane11. It might even work well for Elite Dangerous when working on the road.
Love the engineering explanation too BTW, let us know when the design is available for purchase!
I got Elite for free on Epic Games, still haven't tried it. Don't you need a 6dof controller for it? Would this have enough axes?
Yo you're a genius! Pls do a HOTAS setup like this for the Xbox Elite controller that can activate all for underside panels, and you'll graduate to god-tier level
Amazing work! Now you just need a fixture to hold the controller in place
A flexure fixture?
that is a cool gimbile desig.
Ooh, I think I've noticed the thumbnail being improved. The controller got an outline and does not overlap with the airplane silhouette anymore, I think?
Amazing, man! Totally awesome!
amazing build. Kudos.
The second you said "i think i pressed the sync button" I was eager to hear a "don't sink" joke LMAO
Very cool dude. Love the jokes. For sure purchasing the file tonihht from etsy for my sons birthday .
Hey dude, you might consider using these Flexures in your shifter designs. It would probably make it larger but reduce total parts and probably feel pretty good.
That’s an interesting idea! I wonder if I would need to do something to make it stronger, people like to handle shifter sticks pretty rough.
@@AkakiKuumeri I'd imagine if you put physical stops so the flex joint can't be forced downward and made the joint only use a portion of its total travel so the shift rod stops only on the gate and not on the full travel lock of the flexure it would be pretty strong. Or maybe stopper that prevents the shift rod from using the gate as a leverage point against the flexure
@@Jonj57 if nothing else, flexure spring could be used to replace the rubber band springs in the shift stick, even if the main joint remains a bolt.
I will buy an xbox controller just for this print! It looks amazing!
I would love to learn more about flextuer design!
I just printed this, and it works well, the only issue I've encountered is how it's attached to the controller. It feels like one day it'll break, and I can just print a new one obviously, but I would rather not. Other than that issue it's a brilliant design.
Subbed! I'm pretty excited about this. I have a Xbox elite controller. It would be neat to see the paddles on the bottom used too, maybe for a hat switch that controlled the camera in MSFS2020? HA! Sorry didn't mean to make a request! (kinda) cheers!
Thanks! Well I'm afraid I only have the commonfolk version, so I don't think I will be making a version for the Elite one. I am curious though, whether this contraption fits the Elite one alright, with the paddles in the way.
very cool and inventive. I subbed this kind of channel is my kryptonite.
currently using the other version to play elite dangerous, will there be a ps4 version? that looks awesome!
Cool design! Wish you had this version for ps4 controllers!
I want to use this to fly helicopters in Squad and to play rouge squadron
I've printed this but the joins are really tough, especially the ones between the joystick and the flexure. Any tips on how to get it going a bit better? Sanding those parts sims a bit tricky. I've been doing it on an ender 3 v2 by the way.
Your printer is printing a bit too large. Most commonly because of elephants foot and bulging in corners (too low pressure advance setting).
In any case, you can just set XY size compensation (horizontal expansion) to -0.1 mm or so, and print the linkages again.
@@AkakiKuumeri Thankyou, I appreciate it. Tried it with the join that I could and its pretty good. Definitely looking to buy the full version now.
Keep up the amazing work.
I really like your humor... amazing work! Keep up flexing those ABS lol
Please include a link to your TH-cam channel when you post to Reddit!
Ud debería de estar en la NASA... que ingenio tan extremo
Awesome, I'm blown away from your 3D Modelling and Design skills.. simply WOW!!!
Just one question, as I couldn't find the answer in your video and/or comments.
Will this also fit on the "newer" Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 as well (I have two of these)?
Greetings
Thanks!
I don’t know, I don’t have any of those at hand. You would do me a service if you could print the free version of the files and try it out
@@AkakiKuumeri Thank you for your answer, but it's a lot to print just to find out if it fits or if I could put it in a trashcan :(
Is there any chance to get the 3D modelling files or exact measures, so I could virtually find out if it fits or not. :D
Truly amazing!
Good video! I use xbox controller for racing games and youstick for flying game.
Awesome! Where did the inspiration for the compliant mechanisms come from?
great as always
This is turning into something that could be sold commercially
please talk more about the compliant mechanisms. there arent many videos on yt about it
Brilliant!
Incredible
Yes to flexure lexur--I mean lectures!
I just got done printing your original Xbox controller setup and now I feel inadequate lol. The only thing I'd be curious if you could figure out is rudder inputs. Maybe make the throttle capable of leaning left and right as well, kinda like the joystick? Keep up the good work. Do you ever plan on releasing these files on any platform (even if paid?)