This project was originally created for the Liquid Hacks 2.0 Hackathon, more info can be found there.
Hackathon: https://liquidhacks2021.devpost.com/
Big-Con Project: https://devpost.com/software/big-con
This project is still a work in progress. If you like, you can download the STL files below to construct a Big-Con yourself now. However, a lot of changes will be made after the conclusion and judging of the hackathon, so you may want to hold off for a few weeks :)
| Folder / File | Info |
|---|---|
| Body / Top | Print 1 |
| Body / Middle | Print 1 |
| Body / Bottom | Print 1 |
| Joystick / Joystick | Print 1 |
| Joystick / Joystick Mount | Print 1 |
| Joystick / Joystick Connector | Print 1 |
| ABXY Buttons / ABXY Button | Print 4 |
| ABXY Buttons / ABXY Mount | Print 1 |
| ABXY Buttons / Connector Left | Print 1 |
| ABXY Buttons / Connector Right | Print 1 |
| ABXY Buttons / Connector Up and Down | Print 2, mirror one of them |
| Shoulder Buttons / L Button | Print 1 |
| Shoulder Buttons / R Button | Print 1 |
| Shoulder Buttons / L+R Mount | Print 2, mirror one of them |
| Other Components / Front Plate | Optional |
| Other Components / Minus Button | Print 1 |
| Component | Info |
|---|---|
| 18 x 10mm M3 screws and nuts | I used the M3 Steel Screws and M3 Steel Nuts from JayCar Australia |
| 8 x compression springs (3/8”x 3/4” ) | I used the Spring Assortment Kit from JayCar Australia |
| 4 x extension springs (5/16”x1-1/8") | I used the Spring Assortment Kit from JayCar Australia |
| 4 x M3 10mm risers | I used the Tapped Metal Risers from JayCar Australia |
Detailed assembly instructions are coming soon. Fortunately, the assembly process is intuitive and you should be able to figure it out - most components can only go in one place.
- Connect the Middle Body and Bottom Body pieces together.
- Connect the Joystick and Joystick Mount pieces together, then sandwich it between the Top Body and Joystick Mount pieces and screw into place.
- Tension the Joystick using 4 extension sprigns.
- Insert the 4 buttons into their holes on the Top Body piece and add 4 compression springs into the corresponding holes on the buttons and on the ABXY Mount piece and screw into place.
- Attach the 4 ABXY Connector pieces to the buttons, manual drilling is required (this will be fixed in the next update)
- The L and R buttons can be attached using the same method as step 4.
- Attach the lid onto on body. You're done!