Nintendo Switch Comfort Grip

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I uploaded an image to help resolve issues people are having with resistance when sliding joycons on rails. Sanding the face of the rails can be helpful if they have too much resistance. See my previous update about extrusion multiplier for more information. Additionally, if you notice your joycons popping out too easily or not locking at all, it's likely that the catch for the latch isn't flat. Sanding the appropriate areas will resolve this issue. After talking to several people online and elsewhere, I've been tinkering with a simple test print to get printers ready to handle rails. This involves doing a few test prints myself, which has led me to realize that an extrusion multiplier set too high is a major issue. I had mine set at 1.10 for something and forgot to change it back to 0.90, which is normal for PLA. I intend to leave these grips on Thingiverse to share with the community under a non-commercial license. However, if you want me to print these grips instead of yourself or don't have access to a 3D printer, my Etsy shop is available. You can find me at NerdMakers, and I'll also upload designs not available on Thingiverse. I've been wanting a comfortable grip for the Nintendo Switch for a long time, but couldn't find one that fit my needs exactly. The closest thing was designed by jgr526, but it was for portable mode only. Manabun's rail style grip was simple, but I had to sand down the rails a lot to get my joycons to fit. I combined their two styles and made an all-in-one grip that fits my needs. Mad props to them for giving me inspiration! The grip now features Star Wars Empire and Rebel designs, which were added on 04/23/18. Zelda BotW design was also added on 04/27/18. A blank template for remixing is available, as well as an Overwatch design. To ensure a smooth finish, I recommend adding supports to the gap-lock area at the top of the rails and extra supports to the bottom of the grips. My s3d support file is included if you want to use it. Rotating the grip 45° on the Z axis when printing helped me get the first layer to stick. You shouldn't have to sand or trim the finished print other than remove supports. Just slide the joycons onto the grip rails until they click and lock, and then Print and Play! To remove the joycons, press with one hand on the back release button while using your other hand to push up from the bottom of the grip. Here is a link to my joycon button covers: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2874433