OPEN STICK Remix v1 (using M3 Heatset Inserts)

Introduction

This is a remix of the Open Stick by TheTrain.  A year or two ago, I was interested in making an enclosure in the conventional way that one would expect (unlike my weird vertical print).  I made this model from scratch, but I referenced Open Stick heavily.

I will likely make some future changes.  First, is changing M3 to M4.  May change the button hole design.  And I'll add more panels/bodies.

Materials

• x20 M3 Heatset Inserts (+2 if using for Neutrik)
• x20 M3 Screws (+2 if using for Neutrik)
• x1 Neutrik NAUSB
• Soldering Iron
• x4 1/4" x 1" Bolts w/ Nuts (and washers)

3d Printing Suggestions

• 4 walls / 20% Cubic Infill
• Only tested in PLA, but other materials should work--provided they have minimal warping/shrinkage
• Use an enclosure.  The two halves of the body are large with long walls.  As the material cools, it will want to lift from the build plate.
• Ensure good adhesion with the build plate via adhesive or other.
• Mouse Ears for the sharp corners.  It may still lift, but anything helps.
• Print the panels with the build plate texture facing outward.

Assembly

Each of the halves of the body has 8 holes for M3 inserts.  Optionally, the Neutrik hole will accept 2 M3 inserts.  4 of the M3 inserts are for the PCB Standoffs in the button panel.

When installing the M3 inserts with a soldering iron, stop 1-2 mm before it is fully inserted.  Use a flat metal object to push it flush with the body.

When attaching the two halves of the body, first place them on a flat surface, then fully tighten the 1/4" bolts.

The joystick panels are made for a Sanwa JLF and Sanwa snap-in buttons.  Most other arcade buttons should work, but I cannot guarantee.  The rest of the build should be self-explanatory.