Paddle Shifters for SimRacing

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Low-profile sim-racing shifters, designed for very clicky action and ease of servicing. Four 15x3mm neo magnets required (superglue in). Two switches (pull off the lever - only the little button is used): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MW3W79B/ You can open these up, remove the lever, replace the switch, replace the magnets, etc. without removing them from the wheel. Revised switch positioning reduces mechanical latency - you get a shift as soon as the paddle lifts off the magnet, not at the end of its throw like other designs. In my opinion there is a noticeable improvement in responsiveness. Note that the switches must be wired to normally-closed instead of normally-open - just use the NC terminal instead of NO on each switch. Printed in ABS at 40% infill, but PLA is probably fine. M3x12mm hardware except the pivots which are M5. There are spaces provided for receiving nuts for most of the M3 screws, but in reality they are not really required, except for the shift paddle to lever connection. The "ShiftBracket" file is also optional - it can be superglued to the button plate to help keep the shifters in position, but isn't really needed. IMPORTANT: These are purposely designed with a short throw that needs adjustment to your preference. Use a knife to adjust the "ShiftBracket" part where the lever contacts it, to get the throw length you like, ranging from around 5mm up to 15mm or so. Make sure the length is long enough to activate the switch. (All this is obvious when assembled).