Instructions | 3D printed Joystick

1

Print 3 parts using BLACK filament

Black filament blocks the light better than other colors but it's not required.
2

Cut 2 ball point pen springs in half to make 4 springs

If the springs are too strong when the joystick is assembled, cut them a bit shorter.
3

Insert 4 springs into the joystick cross holes

Leave the center hole empty. It is used for an LED.
4

Insert the joystick cross into the case
5

Insert 4 shielded end glow fiber optic cables

Insert fibers into four corners and align their edges with inner case edges. My fiber is a shielded 1 mm plastic core with a 2.5mm outside shield diameter. You might need to change the CAD files if you have a thinner or thicker fibers. In the pictures the joystick is shown without fibers.
6

Insert an LED in the center of the lid.

You also need a way to power it. It could be done with a resistor and a battery or a power supply. An LED driver is a better option for saving power. In the pictures the joystick is shown without an LED.
7

Place the lid on top and secure using 4 screws

3D printed Joystick