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Is there 3d model of x/y buttons?

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:34 pm
by Philosojustice
I'm about to build my first GBZ (yay) and I'm planning to add x/y buttons.
What I found curious is that no shop at AliExpress and co. are selling buttons that have x/y marked on them like we have with a and b. My immediate thought was to 3d print them but even there I didn't find anything (I found "clean" buttons but I don't know if they'll fit a GBA).
Does anyone know where I can find x/y buttons or models for 3d printing x and y buttons?
Thanks in advance :)

Re: Is there 3d model of x/y buttons?

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:56 pm
by Dividion
Yeah, those aren't that common. I think most users wanting to differentiate all the buttons use the red/yellow/green/blue super famicom theme.

There are some on Thingiverse. The quality will really depend on your printer and whether you mind doing some sanding to improve them:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2538688

If you want to go high-end, I'd recommend something more like this:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/retropi ... 8123507055

Re: Is there 3d model of x/y buttons?

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:10 am
by Philosojustice
Thanks!
Is there a way to know if the buttons will fit GBA? I know the GBA buttons have some pins coming out of them that "lock" them in place, but I don't know if their placement is unique to GBA or not

Re: Is there 3d model of x/y buttons?

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:22 am
by Spyder
You could always by the boxy pixel buttons that are blank-
https://www.boxypixel.com/collections/g ... nal-keypad

Re: Is there 3d model of x/y buttons?

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:58 am
by Philosojustice
That's a valid option, though I do prefer a/b x/y buttons.
EDIT: Oh wow, I didn't know boxy pixel is for Gameboy Advance, thanks for the link!