Easy gtb controller redesign.

Easy-pd

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Who needs 3d printing? :D

Elegant? No, pretty, no.

Practical, yes!

It was my first go and I could do neater next time. Solid rubber casing, so any drops should be ok....

Dismantled, cut long extra bit off of trigger, joined to the configuration I wanted, then wrapped in electrical tape
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Got some clear tubing and put short lengths over the two LEDs and the bind button.

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Mix by volume equal quantities silicone sealer (the type you use on baths and showers, but it MUST be the cheap type that smells of vinegar. I used coloured black stuff) with cornflour, or corn starch or whatever it's called in your part of the world.

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You have to mix hard and fast, as it starts to harden fairly quick. It will be like a sticky clay, then like normal clay, then hard over about 5-10 mins. Is is where I went wrong. I would recommend you get used to how it handles before you go for it
The finished article. I found that toward the end, to get a smooth finish, I coated my hands in olive oil and smoothed them over it. I then trimmed the clear pipe flush. I may put a bead of clear silicone in the led pipe if I get round to it

If I did it again, I would work faster and make it a little less bulky.

It is very robust if I drop it, it bounces! Apparently, if I change my mind, I can cut it open and it'll peel off again

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I am sure that a neater job can be achieved with speed and care, but I don't have time to redo right now. I kind of like it.

If 'the thing' from fantastic four rode e boards....
 
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