Comment on My thumb stick on my 3ds is disintegrating, and my switch is starting to follow. Please help.
who@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
I think I would start by scouring the web for suitable replacement stick 3D-printer files. Once I had those, I would investigate what 3D-printing filament material is especially strong, and look for a place to print the files with that material.
Problem is going to be layer adhesion. No matter if I orient it horizontally, or vertically. If injection molding can’t stand up to the pressures I’m using, I doubt additive manufacturing will.
Not trying to sound combative btw! I appreciate all input and challenges to my thinking.
If your really want to go for it, you can order metal 3D prints from jlcpcb. They might require some post processing/polishing for this particular use.
You mentioned in another comment that you ordered some replacements from AliExpress. Those might last even less than the original ones. I would recommend take a look at GuliKit for good quality replacements.
I’m talking about the whole stick, which most likely extends into the device. Not just the broken-off piece of the stick.
If you’re determined to avoid opening the enclosure to do the replacement, you might consider drilling a post hole into the remaining piece of the broken stick, and printing a replacement piece with a matching post, but I think you would get better results replacing the entire part.
Very good idea! Thank you homie!
Krudler@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
No. 3D Printing is not the solution to everything. Get a replacement for $1 online. The End.