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Viewer Challenge: Modified Playstation 3 Controller *Updated*

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e14 Contributor over 15 years ago

Hello Ben,

 

 

I  am a big fan of the show & I saw that in Episode One you modified a  Xbox 360 controller for someone that didn't have the use of his right  arm. So it got me to thinking about an idea for a modified PS3  controller, because I am a disabled gamer with Muscular Dystrophy & I  have limited hand dexterity. The Viewer Challenge I am requesting is  creating a modified PS3 controller that will make it easier for me to  operate. I believe creating such a project would not only help me but to  also help some of the other disabled gamers out there that have limited  hand function. Along this post is a drawing of a modified PS3 controller idea that would help me with my limited dexterity. It would really be awesome if you could help me bring this idea to life. Thank you in advance.

 

Brandon

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    darksakul over 15 years ago

    I like the idea so far GamerOnWheelz. Shows alot of creativity and understanding of space. My Question is those two "football goals" looking objects suposed to be the analog joysticks? If it is the case, I can see how one could be built.

     

    I would set the unit on a large base, like a arcade fight stick would have for stability. If you are going for new buttons; what if they are larger to easier find and press like an Arcade button you see on a arcade cabinet?

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    e14 Contributor over 15 years ago in reply to darksakul

    Yes the football goals are most commonly used on power wheelchairs. I came up with idea because I use a goal post joystick adapter on my power chair. As for the buttons I was thinking big square buttons but the round arcade style buttons may work also.

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    e14 Contributor over 15 years ago in reply to darksakul

    Yes the football goals are most commonly used on power wheelchairs. I came up with idea because I use a goal post joystick adapter on my power chair. As for the buttons I was thinking big square buttons but the round arcade style buttons may work also.

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    e14 Contributor over 15 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

    I really think benheck should do this, My father is also disabled and games he can't console game very well cause he can't move his right arm but he can game on keyboard and mouse just fine. This would be really awesome if ben did this one, Shoutouts to you gamer.

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    e14 Contributor over 15 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

    Thank you for the reply. I hope that Ben does decide to accept my challenge, it would be awesome. I have trouble with the standard PS3 controller because my thumbs have limited movement and it effects my accuracy. So I think using my arms to move the sticks would give me better control and also having the buttons at my finger tips I wouldn't have to take hands off the joysticks. Also thank you for the shoutout.

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