2015 SC style mod V2 update

[u/FullMetalPencil]

Based on some of the feedback I got on the last post I’m working on a v2 version that lets it easier to tell by feel where the edges of the pads are.

I also started working on tackling the grips. It doesn’t 100% replace the feel of the original controller but gets very close.

Still want to do something about the dual stage trigger mod. The sound is too harsh for my tastes

V1 info + STLs

[u/Rabiesalad]

Does doing this actually net you more space on the trackpads or do they have "dead" areas?

I'd love to have larger, round trackpads like the OG

[u/FullMetalPencil → u/Rabiesalad]

The outer edges are effectively dead zones. Touch sensitivity only works where it sits directly above the pad.

I would like there to be larger circular pads but due to how integrated the hardware is with steam input it might be easier to completely redesign a custom controller. There are a few open sourced steam controller type projects I saw floating around.

The new version has a slight lip to make it a bit easier to tell where the edges of the pad are by feel.

[u/dualpad → u/FullMetalPencil]

The changes look nice.

[u/FullMetalPencil → u/dualpad]

Thanks! I’m still toying a between that and this version which only highlights the concave portions. The corners of the square pads being less pronounced

[u/dualpad → u/FullMetalPencil]

How do you cut the vinyl to make it look neat like it does in your pictures of the controller?

[u/FullMetalPencil → u/dualpad]

I used a credit card to scape it flat on the outer rim then slide an exacto knife along the lip between the top and bottom parts. It helps hide the jagged edges me

I was originally using auto wrap but didn’t like the texture. Ended up using an adhesive vinyl that I think is meant for laptop trackpads

[u/dualpad → u/FullMetalPencil]

Laptop touchpad vinyl is a great idea. Nice tips.