Vectrex Joystick arcs
Source: Thingiverse by Fruktodlaren
The Vectrex Joystick arcs is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Fruktodlaren. A fellow vectrex owner needed to repair the joystick in the controller. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
A fellow vectrex owner needed to repair the joystick in the controller. It turned out that one of the arcs had snapped and didn't work in one direction. We tried to glue it together again with a variety of glues and adhesives. The plastic that the original arcs are made of is slippery in itself, so not even slow setting industrial grade two component epoxy could stick to it for a prolonged period of time. Eventually it would just fall off and the fix would be unmade. "Welding" the broken arc with acetone did work, but it also weakened it at the same time, thus reducing the life span in the end. So making a new arc seemed like the best option then. This one may be small and easy to handle, but it is tricky to get to print right. I scrapped 2 out of every 4 printed. The "filled slot" version…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Vectrex Joystick arcs is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Fruktodlaren.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Fruktodlaren, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
