This Massive N64 Controller Actually Works
The Nintendo 64 controller is already pretty unwieldy, with three handles, an oddly placed analog stick, and enough buttons to keep both hands busy. ChaosBench decided the obvious solution was to make it even harder to use by building a gigantic, fully functional version. The oversized controller works with N64 games running on an emulator, though playing them takes quite a bit more effort than with an original controller.
ChaosBench started with a 3D model of a standard N64 controller, hollowing it out in Meshmixer before slicing the enormous shell into pieces small enough to fit on 3D printers. The sections were printed in PLA and joined together using plastic welding and super glue.
The pieces were joined with plastic welding and glue (📷: ChaosBench)
Making the collection of plastic parts look like a single injection-molded shell took some additional work. Automotive body filler covered the seams before everything was...
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