Shifting paddles for Logitech Driving Force GT steering wheel

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Human: This Logitech Driving Force GT steering wheel has a sequential shifter and little nubs behind the wheel for gear changes, which are not very convenient to use.\nThe design is based on an add-on shifting paddles system that attaches around the wheel and operates by pressing those same nubs.\nIt's easy to print as all parts have a flat side with no supports needed.\nIn addition to printing, six random bolts and nuts are required for construction: four to attach front and back sides together and two to act as hinge pins on the paddles.\nA piece of tape is also applied on both sides to keep the paddles attached to the shifting nubs on the wheel. Shifting works well even when not pressing the paddles from the middle, but only on one end of the paddle.\nTwo M4 bolts and nuts should be used as hinge pins to connect the paddles to the frame. If these bolts are too loose or tight, it will affect how the paddles feel.\nAttaching the two sides of the frame is easier, and the size of the bolts (four) doesn't matter much. The model was originally designed for 5mm bolts, but I used big wood screws that were cut to size, and it has worked well for over a year without any issues on the back side.\nThe v2 front plate doesn't fit very well, so I improved the design to eliminate a visible gap on top of the steering wheel. On my photo, all v2 parts are attached. Since then, I have replaced them with v3.\nPrint Settings\nPrinter Brand: Ultimaker\nPrinter: Ultimaker 2\nRafts: No\nSupports: No\nResolution: 0.2mm\nInfill: 25%\nNotes: I used PLA.