MEC435 Computer Aided Design

Baba Harris Azariel

GAME CONTROLLER DESIGN Muhammad Amirin Sofi

Muhammad Ikmal Syafiq
Muhammad Khairulamireen
Wan Muhammad Fakhrulrazi
PLAT TECH BHD
INTRODUCTION SECTION 1
GAME CONTROLLER
An integral part of video games since Iconic type of device to interact with
1980s. video games

Magnavox Odyssey 100 (1972)

Various icons of game controllers
DEVELOPMENT Nintendo 64 controller

Companies have developed various

type of controllers to accommodate
respective parties.

There are various shapes and sizes

that cater to various and even “Fat” XBOX controller
specific needs.
BACKGROUND
Improved from:

Basic Design Design that incorporates human

ergonomics and various other factors
PROJECT AIM
Design a gaming controller that serves the user best in terms of:
1. Ergonomics

2. Ease of use

3. Better utilization of inputs from its users

WHY IMPROVE EXISTING PRODUCT?
Inappropriate controller shape
The ergonomics for current controller varies from each
manufacturer.
XBOX

Relatively wide and thick PlayStation controllers are slenderer

than the Xbox!
PlayStation
not curved enough for it to
grip comfortably
WHY IMPROVE EXISTING PRODUCT?
Cable clutter
Who likes cable clutter?
Nobody right?
Wired game controllers tend to tangle itself often
This can lead to damage to both the cable and the
controller itself
The logical solution is to cut the cord and go wireless
INNOVATION SECTION 2
REFERENCE PRODUCT Game controller
PARTS LIST
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WHAT IS IMPROVED?
Goodbye cords! You will not be missed
Wireless functionality; ditching wires in favour of wireless interface
Increased movement freedom
Completely eliminate cable tangling
Prevent dragging of other items with the cable
WHAT IS IMPROVED?
Morphing the holder to fit more hands!
Made the holder curvier for increased grip
The grip handle is curvier and it should support the hand better
Friendlier towards larger hand users
Improves controller grip
WHAT IS IMPROVED?
Passive workout enabled!
Added counter-weights for improved handling
Helps in making the controller feel firmer and sturdier
Enables weight customization
WHAT IS IMPROVED?
Bigger buttons to smash!
Enlarged the button size
Allows easier button mashing
Enhances user reaction with controller
WHAT IS IMPROVED?
More lights, more fights!
Added an LED indicator on the controller
Acts as indicator for controller power state (On, Off, Sleep)
WHAT IS IMPROVED?
Holes! (for ventilation that is)
Added ventilation holes in the front of the controller
Allows air circulation to the batteries
IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY
Wireless functionality
Curvier handle
Counterweights
Resized buttons
LED Indicator
Ventilation holes
CAD DRAWING SECTION 3
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ASSEMBLY DRAWING
EXPLODED VIEW
BILL OF MATERIAL
CONCLUSION SECTION 4
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
Discovered that:
gamers are not satisfied with their game controllers
in at least one aspect.
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
The aspects range from

Shape Mass Mobility Button interactivity

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
Increased demand for game controllers
since the development of game consoles

game controller manufactures should consider:

1. All the aspects needed to fulfil their customer needs

2. Be more open in accepting design suggestions from designers and

engineers.
SUGGESTIONS
Wireless controllers tend to get hot after hours of playtime.

Trapped heat will certainly cause battery leakage and explosion. It can cause
serious injury or even death.
Providing airholes that encourage air circulation can reduce this problem but
not getting rid of it completely.
SUGGESTIONS

What if?

Larger controller space to work with?

SUGGESTIONS
ADD A SMALL FAN INTO THE CONTROLLER

Faces the battery directly to cool down the battery

during usage.
Aid in the cooling process and prevent battery leakage
and explosion completely.

Battery explosion
SUGGESTIONS
REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE BATTERY
Large battery size consumes a lot of space in the controller.

Large battery size can cause serious problem

battery leakage → battery content spills over

the electronic board hence damaging the whole
controller.