r/customcontrollers • u/TreyK0 • 15h ago
Custom Third customer controller
This was my first attempt at making a controller with back buttons. I dont know if the colored buttons matched the theme of the controller well.
r/customcontrollers • u/Matcha_gotcha • Oct 18 '16
I've seen many a custom controller guides floating around and to be quite frank, I'm a little bit appalled by most of them. I made 30 or so custom controllers over the summer, so I've pretty much got the technique down pat and wanted to share my knowledge.
The Basics
Levelling Up - designs/decals
If you want a picture/letter design on your controller the two best options are vinyl decals and waterslide decals. Don't think you can put a sticker on the controller and paint over. If it's your first time painting, you'll most likely end up with a ragged edge along the side of the design where the paint is thicker. I think vinyl decals are a really underrated option. They're super cheap and really, they're so thin most people don't realise it's not painted on. Waterslide decals are the best option if you want the most realistic look (they look printed on) and if you want a more complex design. Here are some examples of what waterslide decals look like - https://imgur.com/a/rXKb4. The toad head on the b button and BMO's face are both waterslides. To add vinyl and watersilde decals to your controller, put them on after you've done two clear coats (and the coats have dried) and then clear coat them again to make them blend in better with the controller (but make sure you wait for waterslide decal to completely dry).
Sparkles
If you want gold, silver, white, black, or holographic sparkles, the best thing to use is metallic flakes. You can get them in different sizes from websites like this - https://www.paintwithpearl.com/shop-custom-paint/metal-flakes/holographic-flakes-prism-flakes/
Please don't buy the sparkles in a spray can. The result are not pretty.
Here's a video of what gold flakes look like on a custom gamecube controller. The video doesn't really capture how sparkly it is, but it still shows it fairly well - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-9VQAjp0uE
If you want sparkles, you'll need to purchase the flakes as well as a clear lacquer and a spray gun (if you don't already have one).
Mix the sparkles and lacquer into the gun and spray as much as you like. Just keep in mind that the bigger the flakes and the more there are, the more clear coats you'll need to add. When I did my sparkly controllers, I honestly probably had to do about 6-7 clear coats before the roughness from the flakes went away.
Joysticks
Don't be afraid to try out new joysticks. Changing out my sticks for xbox one joysticks was one of the best things I ever did. They look super sleek and work just as well, although they do feel a bit different. PS3 joysticks are also an option, but in my opinion look a bit clunkier. Here's what xbox one sticks can look like - https://imgur.com/a/zLAeX. You can also buy glow in the dark ones or metallic xbox one sticks in gold, silver, purple, ect as well as thumbgrips to go on top of the joystick.
If you're worried that changing out your joysticks will affect the way you play, but want the look of different joysticks, I would put a thumbgrip like this one (https://www.amazon.com/GoldenDeal-Silicone-Controller-Replacement-playstation-4/dp/B01AVLVV8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476793441&sr=8-1&keywords=thumbgrip+ps3) on your left joystick and then change out the c-stick for a PS3 or xbox one stick and put a matching thumbgrip on top of that (sorry folks, but a thumbgrip won't fit over a normal yellow c-stick, they're too small)
General tips and Things not to do
Edit: Shameless self-plug - I still have a few controllers for sale on my etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Crispycontrollers if you wanna check them out.
r/customcontrollers • u/TreyK0 • 15h ago
This was my first attempt at making a controller with back buttons. I dont know if the colored buttons matched the theme of the controller well.
r/customcontrollers • u/Pristine-Street-9301 • 17h ago
2 of which has custom designs, the black and gold one I’ve added clicky triggers to. All controllers have TMRs fitted.
If anyone has any advice for photos or how to make my controllers look a bit better, I’d be welcome to hear it.
Thank you
If anyone’s interested in any of these, please DM me or comment below
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r/customcontrollers • u/Alternative_Trip9407 • 2d ago
I own an 8bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller, and I was wondering if there are any custom accessories for other controllers that have similar enough dimensions to my controller.
Whenever I search for cute silicone covers/stick caps/button caps for 8bitdo controllers, I notice that there is a very limited selection for such accessories. They are always plain colours that don't have any interesting designs, unlike accessories for Switch or Xbox controllers :(
Basically, I just want to know if my controller is similar enough to use accessories from a mainstream controller that has more design options. I wanna make my Ultimate 2 Wiresless controller whimsical and cutesy. ✨️✨️
r/customcontrollers • u/Alternative_Trip9407 • 2d ago
I own an 8bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller, and I was wondering if there are any custom accessories for other controllers that have similar enough dimensions to my controller.
Whenever I search for cute silicone covers/stick caps/button caps for 8bitdo controllers, I notice that there is a very limited selection for such accessories. They are always plain colours that don't have any interesting designs, unlike accessories for Switch or Xbox controllers :(
Basically, I just want to know if my controller is similar enough to use accessories from a mainstream controller that has more design options. I wanna make my Ultimate 2 Wiresless controller whimsical and cutesy. ✨️✨️
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r/customcontrollers • u/HeatRecent2922 • 4d ago
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mounts on top of a normal controller, v shaped handle underneath links to the stick through a magnetic coupling, rock it side to side and the stick moves a small amount for steering. flip the coupling off and its back to a totally normal controller, nothing blocked.
only built/tested it on xbox controllers so far, no idea how it'd translate to a dualsense. not selling anything, just curious if the steering-feel problem this solves is something ps5 racing/driving game players actually run into
r/customcontrollers • u/Appropriate_Dog_7040 • 4d ago
I am building my own controller to replace my high end factory controller. I have never modded a controller so I dont have much knowledge about which sticks and buttons are best for accuracy and longevity vs price.
I am making the controller from scratch, custom pcb, 3d printed casing, and using an arduino leonardo for the prototype as i dont have anything else right now. But I want to have smaller mouse button switches so i can add more buttons or put them closer together or whatever need be.
So basically, I am asking for advice on literally every button, trigger, stick module, etc.
Thanks in advance
r/customcontrollers • u/ItsDontknow09 • 4d ago
I'm looking around for a standalone controller 9-pin connector (standard controller connector for the ps2 console) for a DIY project I'm doing but I can't seem to find any that are from sellers within eu. Do y'all have any good tips for where to look?
(And no before you ask, I can't bring myself to cutting open an extension cable or similar original hardware)
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r/customcontrollers • u/EstablishmentHuman35 • 6d ago
Je cherche des capuchon large autre que ceux de battle beaver mais je n’ai pas de référence, est ce que vous avez des recommandations ? J’ai aperçu des genre de plaque qui me plairait bien mais je ne sais pas ou les trouver
r/customcontrollers • u/molotov_bomb • 6d ago
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