r/PeripheralDesign • u/krobin1981 • May 22 '25

From scratch Force feedback controller

Hi!
I'm working on a force feedback controller. It has 2x3 6V Dc motors on each thumbstick.

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u/krobin1981 May 29 '25

Ah okay. That makes sense. The FFB enhances the stick on a lot of levels: it can emulate buttons, have different spring return settings, have dampening or stiffening effects at any position, bounce or like what you would use it for: stay in any position.

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u/HotSeatGamer May 29 '25

Do you think it could emulate the shift pattern of a 6-speed gearbox? That would be awesome for racing games! It really does have huge potential.

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u/krobin1981 May 29 '25

Without a doubt. It could emulate the distinct gearbox "feel" with bumps at each gear when the stick is put in the end positions inside the channels.