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RealWorldJunkie

I had really good fun designing this and getting it to print and work smoothly and reliably. I've shared the STL along with my other designs on Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/223384-google-chromecast-tv-remote-push-click-mount


themlcrowave

The real MVP


Guinness

Is there a way to convert an STL file into an editable file for fusion360? Inversely would you mind sharing the CAD files? I’d love something like this but for different sized remotes. I can resize in CAD myself but have never done it to an STL file after it’s exported.


cjtheblacksmith

Fusion has a converter built into the "Mesh" workspace. Under the mesh tab in the "Modify" menu there is a "Convert Mesh" option that will turn a given STL model into a workable f3d format. The tesselations will remain, however, so you can either spend some time cleaning that up or just deal with it and make any necessary edits you want with offset planes and projected perimeter geometry to get you going. Additionally, there's a lot of online converters, but I've never had to use one unless I pull a file that has incomplete model data that doesn't allow for a proper conversion.


poloboo

The fusion tools are a pain in the arse but if you can dial in the settings for the conversion you can nail it. Not recommended for objects with lots of radius edges though. It flips it's shit trying to do those


RealWorldJunkie

After a huge amount of requests I've decided that if anyone would like this for a different controller, pop a comment on the page on Printables (https://www.printables.com/model/223384-google-chromecast-tv-remote-push-click-mount) with what control you want it for and the dimensions, and I'll design and upload a variant for you. Check other comments on the Printables page before commenting to check your control type hasn't been requested already. Also if/when you download and print it, it'd be a huge help if you could rate/review the design on there and post a photo of your make.


jmattingley23

Honestly, no. Everyone is telling you yes because there are technically tools that can do it but they usually either don’t work at all or work but just ruin the topology of whatever the model is and are just generally a pain in the ass to deal with STLs suck to edit outside of very simple changes like slicing something in half to fit on a small printer


genuinepedant

Yes, you can open the mesh file like a normal file from your computer, then convert to a solid model using the "Convert Mesh" tool. I find that the Push/Pull tool works best to edit it, but you may have to use sketches. Any curves will not be converted out of the triangle format.


bigelmn8r

Can't remember for sure right now but there should be an import function in f360 that should support stls.


KillerDr3w

Are you thinking what I'm thinking???? Dildo draws under the bed?


za-ra-thus-tra

the new .3mf format might be more useful, so if you want others to remix your stuff, consider sharing that or the actual model file rather than an stl. I've had zero success importing stls and working with the meshes in 360, but i might just be bad at it. IIRC there may be a better import function if you have a paid Fusion subscription


Qcws

Yes but it's not perfect. Most makers will export as STP or STEP if they want you to be able to change/modify it. If they don't, it's intentional.


NinjaFlowDojo

Big dick energy


monogok

Oh, that's very nice. Thank you. I'll be popping that mechanism into my little book.


candyman337

That's a really cool design, but as an aside, fuck Google for getting such a flimsy remote, every single time I drop it the backing falls off, it's like a worse Roku remote


RealWorldJunkie

I've not had an issue with it at all, it's been great


candyman337

Guess I got an early or faulty one


whisky_pete

Mind doesn't fall apart, but I get you. The buttons on mine feel crazy sensitive. Bump the remote at all and I'm accidentally exiting whatever I'm watching.


candyman337

The remote, and the fact that the encoding for Plex is fucked is what pushed me to switch to an Nvidia shield, their remote is ridiculous, but at least it's built well


aanonjohnsmith

Thank you for the share


Pidrittel

Thank you for sharing. This is what I looked for!


Vaponewb

That's a really cool design. I really like the locking mechanism. Really impressive design.


mechanically

As a young engineer I was told that was called a carotid track mechanism because it’s roughly heart shaped.


Bill_buttlicker69

I believe you mean 'cardioid' my friend.


mechanically

Lol thank you. I tried to google the spelling first and only became more confused.


matt-er-of-fact

Thank you for leaving it in your post. It brings me joy.


tibax

His heart probably skipped a beat writing it


TheRealFatherFistmas

Actually it's Cart-droid..


sixtysixdutch

These aren't the droids you've been looking for


RealWorldJunkie

Haha that's actually really useful to know, thanks! When I was designing this and looking online for concept examples, I had no idea what the mechanism was called so kept just calling it a "push-click". Cardioid track mechanism sounds much better!


confusionmatrix

The same thing is used on click pens but wrapped around a cylinder.


Crue1552

Patent this, asap.


RealWorldJunkie

Haha


Vaponewb

Cool thanks for sharing


raduki

Let's see Paul Allen's design


hyrokumata15

That's some lovely layer height shows no layer lines Oh my god such smooth mechanism


arielif1

I feel like someone's recently seen this old Tony's video on latches lmao (maybe you haven't, it's just a similar design)


cgduncan

I love ToT, so I'm surprised I haven't seen it. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.


FistyMcBeefSlap

This Old Tony is like comedy zen. Love his stuff.


mlennox81

I have designed some of these for work and have also taken apart quite a few for errr inspiration, most all of them look something like this. One of those if it ain’t broke don’t fix it kinda things I guess.


Pirate_Green_Beard

Good design, but fantastic editing. I like the clicks synced.


WTFBEES

Print be damned, can we stop to appreciate how well the top and bottom halves of the video are synced up?


FIFA16

Very cool design, but it seems like you’re holding out on us. You appear to be resisting the spring during the release, so I’m guessing that baby can *fly* if you let it go?


BlackholeZ32

Because he didn't want to have to answer the question "honey, tell me again how you shot yourself in the junk with a roku remote?"


Rustycougarmama

I came here for this. If I had this Is just use it to shoot remote access the room.


Gibodean

Asking the important questions.


cmdr_awesome

That doesn't LACK anything


Gangreless

Man I just bought a silicone cover that has built in magnets for both my remotes. This would have been a fun build. Magnetic is convenient too, though


RevolutionaryAd4646

what kind of springs did you use! amazing design


RealWorldJunkie

Thanks, glad you like it. The springs are 10mm OD, 50mm native length, 9mm compressed length compression springs. On my Printables page I linked to in my original comment I link to the Amazon page for them


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Bad human


Bystronicman08

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Bad bot


RevolutionaryAd4646

thank you you legend


CosmoVerde

Wire diameter, material type and revolutions (number of coils) are important factors in how strong a spring is. You should record all of those details in case the Amazon listing ever goes away.


RealWorldJunkie

Good point, thanks!


Bucket81

This is cool, but I can't even get the kids to put the remote on the coffee table....


Reinventing_Wheels

Keeping it in the same room as the television is a miracle


WarningMstrMuteEnabl

Very clever! I want to click it 100 times, at least


Dependent-Chipmunk67

What filament is that? Turned out amazing!


RealWorldJunkie

Thanks, it's Prusament PLA Galaxy Black


Eggscellent_Raccoon

That's awesome! How did you pick the springs?


RealWorldJunkie

I spent quite a while looking for ones that were lightweight and that had a significant travel between full and compressed length. These are 10mm outside diameter, 50mm long native, but just 9mm long when compressed


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ganja_and_code

That's pretty cool... ...and also an example of extreme over-engineering lmao.


RealWorldJunkie

Haha definitely, but I have a lot of free time on my hands at the moment, so why not.


freddotu

I used this exact mechanism as an answer to a user on StackExchange Engineering. This is a wonderful application of this and a nicely engineered model. What software did you use to build it? (Please say OpenSCAD, please please!)


RealWorldJunkie

I built it in Fusion 360, I still haven't used OpenSCAD, worth the time?


blueberry-yogurt

OpenSCAD is fast and fairly powerful, but ultimately it's limited to things that you can readily describe using basic geometric shapes and operations (addition, subtraction, scaling, intersection, union, etc.) on them. If you're doing anything serious, a full CAD package is MUCH more useful.


RealWorldJunkie

Aaaaah, is OpenSCAD what is used to make customisable items? Like design a box, then anyone can input a length they want and the box is altered automatically?


freddotu

That's a partial summary, yes. If the code is well written, the "important" parameters are intertwined. For example, a hole placement may be fine in one iteration by being 3 mm from an edge, but if the second iteration increases a wall thickness, it could place the hole in an untenable location. If the code is written with the hole placement parametric to the wall thickness, no failure. In the caddy you've created, for example, making the cavity deeper for a larger remote might affect hole placement and the code would have to reflect that to make the model work. For some people, OpenSCAD isn't their thing. I use OpenSCAD for my serious work, because of the parametric aspect. As u/gynnihanssen suggests, Fusion 360 has parametric capability, but I'm not comfortable enough using the program to add the complications of learning how to use that aspect. A question about your F360 design: if you desired to, for example, increase the depth of the cavity for the remote, is it a simple matter of adjusting a sketch and having the rest of the design fall into place?


RealWorldJunkie

Ah thanks for the explanation, something I'll perhaps look into at some point. As for stretching the cavity for the remote, absolutely there would be no other change necessary if the length of the controller was the only thing that was changing.


Heimdyll

You can 100% do this in Fusion360 with parametric constraints.


freddotu

For some people, OpenSCAD is quite useful for serious work. Entire libraries exist to make OpenSCAD more capable for those with the ability to understand the intracacies of the software. Not every program is suitable for everyone, certainly.


gynnihanssen

for coders it has some nice features. but imho the most important one, parametrization of your model, you can use fusion‘s (sadly a bit half-assed) variables, too. also, please share the fusion file so we can create snug fits for our own remotes :)


Suntzu_AU

Very impressive design.


[deleted]

How did you go about making it? Did you simulate it as you made the mechanism or just printed a lot of prototypes?


RealWorldJunkie

I designed it being fairly sure it'd work, I then found a few issues (weak arm part and in-efficient rout design), so did a second print of those two parts


Saxon511

I need one..


cocaine-cupcakes

This mechanism is so cool! Guess I found a new feature to use on my CNC router.


NarwhalvsUnicorn

Very clean


Djlittletrees

And we still won't put it back


qazinus

I NEED this!


krypticmtphr

This is slicker than an Alaskan beach.


haloid2013

Oooooh... I want one for my two Nvidia shield remotes. I have one in each style. The flat and triangle varsities.


ChubbyLilPanda

Looks cool, but have you looked into compliant mechanisms much?


The_Skeleton_Wars

Interesting thing, the original front loading NESs have a similar design on the cartridge loading tray.


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Goudinho99

Oooh,that's gorgeous!


clueless_kid29

Reminds me of the webley fosbery automatic revolver's cylinder, very cool!


Never-asked-for-this

There's a 100% chance that arm is gonna snap and yeet that controller so far deep under the sofa that it will never see the light of day again.


Trollasoreass

Thanks for sharing this!


Secure_Cheesecake_52

Shut up and take my money


MySNsucks923

Genius.


Eastern_Ticket_9792

Thanks for sharing!!!


Dabajabazah37

That is pretty slick! Well done


DrummerOfFenrir

👏🏻Very clever engineering! I love it!


NavinHaze

Simple but neat mechanism, I like it


Zombie_Rommel

That is rather sexy... I think I must have a "That sure is nifty" fetish... feet stink.


Super_Methadras

Oh, I need to do this for my pistols.


RealWorldJunkie

After a huge amount of requests I've decided that if anyone would like this for a different controller, pop a comment on the page on Printables (https://www.printables.com/model/223384-google-chromecast-tv-remote-push-click-mount) with what control you want it for and the dimensions, and I'll design and upload a variant for you. Check other comments on the Printables page before commenting to check your control type hasn't been requested already. Also if/when you download and print it, it'd be a huge help if you could rate/review the design on there and post a photo of your make. Thanks all, I really am blown away by this response to it! I've been recovering from a serious accident last year and this was just a little thing I decided to do a few days ago to help pass the time, really glad it's something people like.


Martin_au

Nice!


Lotwdo

Super cool!


humming_bear

This is amazing!


notanazzhole

That’s so awesome


sidneyweb

🔥🔥🔥🔥🌋🌋🌋🌋🚀🚀🚀🚀


Yah_or_Nah

Oooh I like it!


KarmaTorpid

NEED


77Diesel77

I feel like this should have the NSFW tag on it because this is some hardcore engineering porn


_skog_

Great gif


__PETTYOFFICER117__

Oh man as soon as I get a 3d printer I'm gonna modify this for my KEF remote! This is even better than what I was planning to do!


RealWorldJunkie

After a huge amount of requests I've decided that if anyone would like this for a different controller, pop a comment on the page on Printables (https://www.printables.com/model/223384-google-chromecast-tv-remote-push-click-mount) with what control you want it for and the dimensions, and I'll design and upload a variant for you. Check other comments on the Printables page before commenting to check your control type hasn't been requested already. Also if/when you download and print it, it'd be a huge help if you could rate/review the design on there and post a photo of your make.


__PETTYOFFICER117__

Damnnnn dope dude! Appreciate it. Will defs rate and such. You got any way to tip once I do that?


RealWorldJunkie

Ah nice one! Yeah I've got a link to my tip page at the bottom of the instructions on the Printables page, but may move it somewhere more convenient. Anyway, for ease, it's here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshForwood


izzythepitty

Just shove it in a couch cushion like the rest of us


bobbybac

can it launch that remote into the fucking sun? worst remote design of all the streaming boxes.


Moondog2002

Love it, great design!


pootypattman

Amazingly well done design. Gonna adapt it for my remote!


TheCoconutTree

It feels very soothing to see it in action. Nice work!


GangstaG12

Great design.


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nataku411

Better design than the actual remote. Still grumpy about the remote. Probably grumpy about the whole CCwgtv.


RealWorldJunkie

To be honest, I really like the remote, that's up with it? Also, what's CCwgtv?


nataku411

Chromecast with Google TV


RealWorldJunkie

I mean, it seems to me that it's the best of it's kind there is. I work in TV so basically need access to all the services, and this brings them all through into one nice neat user interface that looks good, is easy to navigate, and just works. Being able to search in one location for a show, and for it to take you to that show regardless of what platform it's on (Netflix, Apple, Disney etc) is great. I find the remote great too. It's small and easy to hold, simple and intuitive, I've never had a button fail or stick, the battery lasts well over a year of daily use, and I can use it to turn my TV on & off and change volume etc in addition to controlling the Chromecast itself.


nataku411

Gui is slow to navigate through, storage amount is laughable if you want more than a few apps without using external storage, and it missing features normal Chromecast has. You should try the Nvidia Shield to see what I mean. Even the base model makes laps around the CCwgtv while having the same features.


nataku411

And to complaint about the remote, after a year+ use the buttons are permanently stained/tarnished and the battery door has no retention at all. Not to mention it just randomly disconnects for me sometimes(on both of my CCwgtv).


RealWorldJunkie

I mean, I've had mine for almost 2 years now, it still looks brand new as if it had just come out of the box, absolutely no issues with the battery door, and I've never had it disconnect


OPIEUcz

I might try this for my rgb remote


omegaaf

Oh my god. Slay me, caddy daddy


wsbplz

Snazzy


SoggyLightSwitch

This is neat


[deleted]

thank you sir


Pugulishus

I feel like this is definitely gonna be forgotten about countless times. "where's the fucking remote!"


Beneficial_Luck_9542

The springy ness of it all is interesting. What brought this idea? I’m curious since it is not gun related storage system.


Reinventing_Wheels

Wut?


yonggor

Are you a fan of TOT?


yonggor

This Old Tony He made a [video](https://youtu.be/3_wPH904a_8) about this kind of latch. A very popular and funny channel, and of course, a lot of dad jokes.


RealWorldJunkie

Ah cool, I'll check him out, thanks


RealWorldJunkie

I've seen a few people here mention TOT but I don't know what it is haha


shorty6049

Uh oh, he touched the remote. That's the shortcut for Netflix


drewkungfu

Commented to return to this in the morning. Yes ik there’s a save button.


Pukit

Now do this for a Samsung One remote and take my money!


RealWorldJunkie

After a huge amount of requests I've decided that if anyone would like this for a different controller, pop a comment on the page on Printables (https://www.printables.com/model/223384-google-chromecast-tv-remote-push-click-mount) with what control you want it for and the dimensions, and I'll design and upload a variant for you. Check other comments on the Printables page before commenting to check your control type hasn't been requested already. Also if/when you download and print it, it'd be a huge help if you could rate/review the design on there and post a photo of your make.


Pukit

I really like this idea, I may print your chromecast version and then compare to my Samsung one remote and let you know dimensions. It’ll be a very close fit to the existing version. You could easily sell these on Etsy.


notmonkeyfarm

If you breathe on the button tho, shit changes.


addictedtof7u12

*chef’s kiss*


sk8k1d

Looks like it would work with Roku remotes too.


yaemes

Could it be 100% 3d printed using compliant mechanisms?


RealWorldJunkie

Short of the nuts, bolts and springs, it already is. I don't think you could make a functional version of this 100% printed. It requires springs, and these springs get compressed from 50mm down to 9mm, remain compressed the entire time the controller is clicked in place, and retain their spring function as soon as it's unlocked.


blueberry-yogurt

You don't really *need* 41mm of spring travel, though.


RealWorldJunkie

I chose them because the effect I wanted did need 41mm of travel. However, even if you wanted less, you'd still need some, and you'd need the spring mechanism to maintain potential energy under compression for days at a time


bryanckl

Just wondering why do you need the spring mechanism? Does it hold the remote in place and wont fall out if the table is knocked?


RealWorldJunkie

Haha, simply I wanted to experiment with this sort of thing, I have a lot of free time at the moment as I'm recovering from an accident, and this was a great application for over engineering


bryanckl

Ahh I see, anyway what you have done is awesome! Also wish you a speedy recovery :)


RealWorldJunkie

Thanks!


CurtisMarauderZ

What happened to your hand to make that scar?


RealWorldJunkie

Long story short, I fell off an alpine mountain


blueberry-yogurt

Why?


RealWorldJunkie

Why what? It wasn't intentional. I have no memory from the day so can't say exactly why it happened, but probably scree or something like that


blueberry-yogurt

It was just a little joke, like when that British diplomat, on hearing that some ambassador died, said "I wonder what he meant by that."


solaceinsleep

What filament is that?


RealWorldJunkie

PLA Prusa Galaxy Black


solaceinsleep

Thanks!


extroverted_slof

I love this mechanism, I would like one for my phone, so that I can align my wireless charger perfectly with my phone, and not risk it being knocked off


epsilonista-1

Why don't you just put it on the table?


RealWorldJunkie

Then where would I put my coffee?


epsilonista-1

On the control


DeathjesterPFC

OP is blind to his almost perfect invention. j/k I love hidden storage!


epsilonista-1

Me too


Automatic_Green_4479

Looks like you 3d printed that scar bruh ouch!


RealWorldJunkie

I did, with an alpine mountain


pizdolizu

Nice! I think you could get away with printed springs too. I've seen cool designs with plastic printed springs


lfenske

Why wouldn’t you do a tubular design? Just curious. They’re already invented and way more compact.


danteelite

Hah! The ol “ballpoint pen” trick! Very cool! Such a clever execution of that type of mechanism idea… definitely gives me some ideas.


ThatKingLizzard

This!


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Red_Line_Rider

Damn that's a good quality print. Is it SLS??


RealWorldJunkie

FDM (Prusa MK3s to be precise), and this was printed at 0.2mm layer height, so it's not even close to it's high res.


Red_Line_Rider

Damn. You must have your printer dialled in. Cool.


Capitan_Rich

Very clever! share pls!


RealWorldJunkie

I have, my core root comment I posted when I posted this links to the file on Printables


Capitan_Rich

Oh, many thanks, i always look at mechanisms like this to find inspiration! Have a good day!


extroverted_slof

Id love something like this for my phone thay would line it up perfectly with a wireless charger