Game DriveKeys Plate for a Mini Thumbstick

The Game Plate is part of the DriveKeys Modular Wheelchair Platform Collection.

This plate is designed to mount the Evil Controllers XAC & Playstation Access™ controller Mini Thumbstick 3.5mm, allowing the DriveKeys platform to function as a navigation input for video games and other digital interfaces.

This configuration lets Mike control movement in games using the same physical motion he uses to drive his wheelchair, creating a familiar and accessible interaction method. By swapping the drive joystick for a gaming thumbstick, DriveKeys allows the wheelchair’s physical navigation interface to translate naturally into digital environments.

Additional Hardware

In addition to the Base Mount and it's hardware, you'll also need:

• 1x Mini XAC Thumbstick from Evil Controllers

• 2x M5x10mm Threaded Inserts

• 2x M5x20mm socket cap bolts

• (Optional) PLASTIC SAFE Threadlocker

Required Tools

• M5 Allen Wrench

• M5 Crescent Wrench or Small Pliers

• Soldering Iron with temp control: I use a Pinecil set to 330c to heat-press the threaded inserts into the prints.

Assembly

Assembly is straightforward: heat-press the M5 inserts into the bottom of the plate, and one more into the back-side hole on the mounting cup. The longer M5 bolts suspend the joystick into the hole while the shorter M5 bolt clamps the joystick into the cup.

This plate requires the DriveKeys v11 base mount which can be found here: 

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