After thrilling us with his 3D-printed joystick and throttle, which turned an Xbox One controller into a DO IT YOURSELF HOTAS (hands on throttle-and-stick) setup, YouTuber Akaki Kuumeri has actually returned with a new version that works with the PS4s Dualshock 4 controller. This time, theres the option of having 2 joysticks and no throttle, plus thumbsticks and triggers to push the controllers shoulder buttons and sets off.
The added triggers are excellent for playing flight combat video games like the recently launched Star Wars Squadrons, where youll need them for shooting down enemy ships. The joysticks buttons and triggers use lengths of string to press the controllers buttons, which Kuumeri confesses can feel a little flimsy.
Other styles include joysticks and throttles to Xbox or Nintendo controllers
If you want to provide the task a try, then Kuumeris style is offered to download on Thingiverse. There are also versions with a throttle or no triggers if youre not planning on doing any shooting, and alternative designs are available for the Xbox 360 controller, and Nintendo Switch Pro controller. Theres presently no trigger-equipped version for the Xbox Ones controller, Kuumeri says hes open to making one if theres need.
The designs might not be able to match the sturdiness or functions of a standalone flight stick, but if youre only intending on playing a flight video game every now and then, then they could offer a good enhancement over a standard controller.
