Nintendo DS rubber pad reverse engineering

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This is an example of button assemblies using conductive rubber pads designed specifically for handheld video game projects.\r\nThese custom designs aim to minimize thickness while maximizing functionality.\r\n\r\nTo optimize space in a new handheld gaming project, I opted for Nintendo DS lite-style rubber pads to create the buttons.\r\nHowever, finding reliable resources online proved challenging, prompting me to develop my own designs from scratch.\r\n\r\nThis design has been thoroughly tested and validated for use in handheld video game devices. Moving forward, it will be employed in future projects to achieve a slimmer profile. This innovative approach achieves a remarkably thin gap of less than 5mm between the housing and PCB, while delivering a tactile experience akin to high-end gaming controllers.\r\n\r\nTo assist others with their own projects, I'm sharing comprehensive files for replicating these button assemblies, including detailed CAD designs of the rubber pads and precise specifications for the buttons and D-pad. I hope this contribution proves highly beneficial!