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In the VR world, it’s all about being creative and that’s exactly what Clinton Strawn did to convert the HTC Vive wand motion controller trackpad into an analogue thumbstick using his 3D printed designs.

We all have issues with the trackpad from time to time on the HTC Vive controller where we wish it was rather a thumbstick instead. Now you’ll be able to 3D print one of your own with these designs if you so wish.

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If you look at the designs, you can see how the 3D printed material clips on to the top of the motion controller. It’s sort of worn on, almost like a backpack where it hugs the top and bottom portion that bridges the controllers together. Then, there’s a twirly portion in the 3D design that allows you to easily manuever the thumbstick around which acts as the analogue stick for the trackpad.

Luckily, Strawn has made this design available fore free so that anyone can 3D print one of their own. You can check out and download all the necessary files here.

3D Print Setting:

Printer: CR-10 mini

Rafts: No

Supports: No

Resolution: .2mm

Infill: 15%

If you’ve ever wanted to convert your trackpad on the Vive wand controller into an analogue like thumbstick, this might be a good option.