After converting my Ender 3 Pro to core XZ I had the whole X gantry assembly sitting around for a while. I found it again while looking for things I could use to possibly make a sim racing hand brake out of. The steel bracket assembly that rides the left Z extrusion is actually quite stiff, so I figured I could use those pieces and the X extrusion itself as the basis of the hand brake.

I downloaded a model of the Ender 3 Pro and threw together this rough idea. I will probably 3D print a foundation for the Extruder motor bracket to mount to. I flipped the X motor bracket around so it will have more support sitting on the foundation. I am hoping to use the X motor mounting holes to mount the joystick. I haven't thought much about how the spring action will work, but I am hoping to incorporate skateboard bushings for some moderate resistance without having to buy any springs. I also have this set of springs but I'm not sure if any of them will be stiff enough (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K7M36W?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1).

Looks promising so far but I've been wrong before