Xbox One Video Game Controller Adapter (One Handed Play)

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Video games give individuals with disabilities a chance to experience things that might be hard or limited in real life, offer social networking opportunities to keep their mental and emotional health strong, and let them join one of the world's biggest hobbies. While standard video game controllers allow for very precise movement controls, holding one and pressing the trigger buttons accurately can be tough. This project is designed to let a gamer who only plays with one hand use both thumbsticks easily. They can do this by playing in a reclined position with the controller on their lap. One thumbstick is controlled with their middle finger on the back of the controller, and the other with their thumb. This is especially important for fast-paced games like first or third-person shooters. A one-handed controller that you can buy commercially is available at evilcontrollers.com/x1-unlimited-add-ons-master-mod-custom-controller. To print this adapter, your printer's bed needs to be at least 7.5" x 3". You'll also need some technical soldering skills and assembly instructions are in the "Assembly Manual" .pdf. This prototype was printed with 1.75 mm PLA filament at a temperature of 210°, a bed temperature of 60°, a layer height of 0.2mm, and an infill of 50%. The bottom flexible part was made with NinjaTek semiflex (which is no longer sold) but any flexible filament will make it fit more comfortably on the gamer's torso. This controller adapter was created by Ben Greenspan as part of his dissertation studying Biomechanics and Movement Science at the University of Delaware.