About this design
Analog Thumbstick
[!IMPORTANT] Update: 2026-Jan-09. This device has been superceded by the Aspen Sliding Joystick.
An analog thumbstick that can be used with the Xbox Adaptive Controller (XAC)
More info at
Getting Started
- How to build this device
All of the files and instructions required to build the Low Profile Switch are contained within this repository. Refer to the Maker Checklist below.
- How to request a build of this device
If you would like to obtain an Analog Joystick but do not have the skills or equipment to do so, you may submit a build request through the MMC Library Page. The requestor is responsible for the cost of materials and any shipping.
- How to build this device for someone else
If you have the skills and equipment to build this device, and would like to donate your time to create the switch for someone who needs it, visit the MMC Maker Wanted section.
Files
Documentation
| Document | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Maker Checklist | 1.0 | Maker Checklist |
| Bill of Materials | 1.0 | BOM |
| 3D Printing Guide | 1.0 | 3D Printing Guide |
| Assembly Guide | 1.0 | Assembly Guide |
| Design Rationale | 1.0 | Design Rationale |
| User Quick Guide | 1.0 | User Guide |
Attribution
3D printed joystick housing designed by Kerilyn Kennedy - Makers Making Change, inspired by Ron Nelson.
Documentation created by Neil Squire / Makers Making Change.
License
Everything needed or used to design, make, test, or prepare the Low Profile Switch is licensed under the CERN 2.0 Permissive license https://ohwr.org/project/cernohl/wikis/Documents/CERN-OHL-version-2 (CERN-OHL-P) .
Accompanying material such as instruction manuals, videos, and other copyrightable works that are useful but not necessary to design, make, test, or prepare the Low Profile Switch are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ (CC BY-SA 4.0)
About Makers Making Change
Makers Making Change is a program of Neil Squire, a Canadian non-profit that uses technology, knowledge, and passion to empower people with disabilities.
Makers Making Change leverages the capacity of community based Makers, Disability Professionals and Volunteers to develop and deliver affordable Open Source Assistive Technologies.
- Website: www.MakersMakingChange.com
- GitHub: makersmakingchange
- Bluesky: @makersmakingchange.bsky.social
- Instagram: @makersmakingchange
- Facebook: makersmakechange
- LinkedIn: Neil Squire Society
- Thingiverse: makersmakingchange
- Printables: MakersMakingChange
Contact Us
For technical questions, to get involved, or to share your experience we encourage you to visit our website or contact us.
Files
U-shaped_Joystick_Topper.stl
mesh · 0.2 MB · watertight
joystick_top.stl
mesh · 0.1 MB · watertight
Analog_Thumbstick.step
source · 0.6 MB · not watertight · unreadable, No module named 'cascadio'
U-shaped_Joystick_Topper.step
source · 0.1 MB · not watertight · unreadable, No module named 'cascadio'
Analog_Thumbstick.f3d
source · 0.7 MB · not watertight · unreadable, file_type 'f3d' not supported
joystick_base.stl
mesh · 0.2 MB · watertight
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