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Twystlock - Free, 100% 3D printable gaming accessories (nowsci.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nowsci.com/post/9782596

Hi all,

I've finally gotten around to releasing these formally after much testing of prints and usage.

The Twystlock system is a set of 100% 3D printable gaming accessories that require no printed supports or additional parts. This means no springs to buy and no metal elements to melt in, just access to a 3D printer and a bit of super glue. Originally designed for the Steam Deck, these accessories can be applied to the case of any mobile gaming device.

The Twystlock connector itself is designed as a quick-connect that secures parts together with a simple twist motion, can be fully recreated with affordable home-based 3D printers, and doesn't require complicated supports to print. The first use of this connector has been for the Steam Deck, specifically to supply an alternative accessory platform that is more accessible to the everyday 3D printing hobbyist, however it could be utilized as a connector in almost any environment.

Feel free to download what you like, and if you would like to request a new accessory design, or vote on the next accessory to be created, please visit our Lemmy community at https://lemmy.world/c/[email protected].

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Unless I'm looking at it wrong, it's not print in place, it needs to be glued together. It looks like a 2-piece set for either side. To be printed in one piece, it would require non-removable supports.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Ok yeah you're right. That's still pretty good though, for comparison mechanism sells this kit in order to get their 3D printed designs working. This seems much easier to assemble.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

This is correct. There are alignment holes and tabs for everything, so it's pretty painless. It was a requirement to have zero supports, which is more work than a dot of glue IMO, so I went that route.