New single-handed controller
Note: The white-colored prototype referred to in this post is a one-of-a-kind built for a customer that requested it. A custom configurably production model, shown directly below, called the Access Controller and described in this post, is forthcoming and will available for mass market purchase from eDimensional. Stay tuned to Benheck.com for further information…
The prototype of the forthcoming production model Access Controller..
Now, back to today’s custom controller…
Recently I was asked to build another one of the right-handed controllers, and I thought I’d talk about it on the site a bit.
A single-handed controller with a swell bank of LED’s. Large version.
This isn’t the production model that I’ve been working on with eDimensional, you can read more about that here. But this is a refinement of a right-hand only design, similar to one I did last year.
Main trigger area. It swivels a bit to accomodate the fingers. Large version.
As before the right analog stick is actuated by setting this controller against a leg or table. An elastic strap/Velco attaches everything to your hand. For more photos, check the rest of the story.
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The elastic strap. Very camcorder-esque.
The guts of this controller in their original test form. And remember, no one should be without a custom Miller beer mousepad.
Attaching the guts to the front piece of the case. I lined up the LED’s for a retro 80’s feel, none of this circle nonsense!
The other side of the main board. This is where I’ll attach the wiring for the triggers and buttons.
The very colorful trigger module. Note how I’ve used a spare analog trigger module from the Access Controller prototype. Analog triggers for the 360 are very hard to build from scratch so I’ve saved myself the effort.
The not-so-colorful insides of that module. At this point I’ve bought about 17 billion blank PCB’s from Radio Shack…
Connecting the button wiring. Someday I will have recycled every bit of old IDE cable on the planet…
The trigger module mounted to the rear plate. Has kind of a modern art / fancy sculpture look to it. Or maybe it’s just me.
Wiring the halves together. Includes free “Ben Was Here” text, as all my creations do.
A view of the front (with a battery missing) taken in a room with some light. Yes, I used a Playstation D-pad on an Xbox product, why not? I like how it looks, and it was laying around.
Stay tuned to Benheck.com for more information on the mass-produced Access Controller production model!
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March 16th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
I can’t wait to see how your commercial product looks!
Excellent build quality on this, as usual.
March 17th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Looks great ben. And I like the swiveling part. Keep up the good work. And just like Life of Brain, I can’t wait to see your commerical product.
March 17th, 2008 at 1:07 am
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I really do agree on the fact that the Playstation D-pad looks better than the 360 one.
They are also more accessible and easier to use compared to the current 360 one.
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March 17th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Wow, that’s a really awesome mousepad. Not bad controller either, although the second analog stick seems odd. It’d be neat if the single stick was selectable to be LS or RS and the other stick, say if LS was the selection for the primary stick, then if RS was motion controlled. But that’s just wishful thinking.
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March 17th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Looks good for people with full mobility of their fingers. However, for someone like me, who does not have full mobility of them, it really isn’t all that functional.
I am handicapped (Cerebral Palsy), and I play one-handed (right). One of the potential problems that I see with this,for someone such as myself is–and I’m just going to put “I”/”me”, instead of “someone like me”–while trying to go from button to button with my fingers, I’d probably keep tripping the left analog stick with my thumb. Or holding (for example) A, trying to press B, which for games that need quick reactions, isn’t good.
Perhaps this is a good controller for FPSs, I wouldn’t know, as my disability makes them impossible for me to play (I am not Bawney lol), so I have very little to no interest in that genre.
I have more, but my -main- complaint with the -standard 360- (and PS2 and 3) controller is the placement of the bumpers and triggers.
Like, take Lost Odyssey for example. Outside of battle, the controller laid sideways (left side towards me, right side towards TV/monitor) so my thumb is on the left analog stick/D-Pad and my fingers press the buttons (henceforth called Arrangement 1 or A1). But, in battle, I have to re-arrange it so my thumb’s on A, and my middle finger holds the right trigger (henceforth called Arrangement 2 or A2). A possible solution to this is to put the bumpers and triggers on the face, under the face buttons (A, B, X, Y).
Example #2: Devil May Cry 4
Nero’s Exceed System is locked to the triggers, and Dante’s controls can not be customized, regardless of whether or not you use “Automatic”. Now, WITHOUT using the “Automatic” setting, I would have to pause, re-arrange the controller to A2, hold the right bumper, press B/unpause, and hit Y repeatedly to attack Stylishly, pause again, re-arrange it again to A1, and unpause. Possible solution: Map the bumpers and triggers to foot pedals.
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You rectified one of my other peeves already. I hate the 360 D-Pad. I prefer the PS2’s.
My final peeve is the placement of the left analog stick and D-Pad. I would switch them, like how they are on PS2
March 17th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
If you were to create a base for it, it would make a pretty sweet ergo mouse.
March 17th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
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March 17th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I apologize if my previous comment came off bitchy at all. I was just trying to give you feedback, regardless of whether it’s one of a kind or not.
Things like this, one-handed controller mods etc, I feel I have to comment on, as I’m someone who could really benefit from a mod such as this.
If you have any questions or comments (even if it’s just a “Please STFU” lol), feel free to email me, Ben
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March 19th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
wow, spam bot have come with force. I only see around 7 to 10 actual coments, including my first coment.
Anyways again, keep up the good work ben
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March 20th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Thank You
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March 23rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I am very much interested in one of these. My best friend, whom I have known for the last 14 years, has Cerebral Palsy, and cannot use his right hand. Playing 360 with me has been very limited on what games he can play. I would love to see one of these in his hands.
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May 8th, 2008 at 10:16 am
I lost the control of my left hand an I love playing Xbox and ps2 now 3 also I manage to control the left analog stick with my chin while I work everything else with my right hand having the controller sit on a pillow on my chest. But this is in regards to me really wanted to get that custom right hand controller I prefer that design than the one you are going to produce.
May 10th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Im a bit confused, and a little dissapointed. I tried to contacted you about six months ago requesting one of these and was denied by one of your assistants. I asked and all I got back was “the mass production access controller will be coming out soon”. I replied stating I was not interested in the access controller however was seriously interested in something like this one. I offered large sums of money and was never contacted again. I lost my left arm a little over a year ago and have been looking for something like this for a long time. Im rather dissapointed I was denied and ignored and then you make it for someone else.
May 10th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Give! Please, give! this product really needs to be in production.. <3
… Honestly, yours truly is is tired of stump-mashing her controllers.
… I’ve made it partway through Twilight Princess though!
Waiting hungily.
May 12th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
My son suffered a stroke and only has the use of one hand and therefore his game selection is so limited. He plays Tiger Woods golf and that is about it! Please advise where I can get this product or buy a prototype. What a great find!!!
May 12th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Produce quickly… Customer waiting with bated breath!!