Crankpad - A controller for the Playdate Simulator - Free 3D Print Model

Search models, users, collections, and posts

tjjos

Tools>Gadgets

IP Report

Print Profile(1)

All

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

A1 mini

H2D

H2D Pro

H2S

P2S

H2C

X2D

A2L

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

Designer

1.9 h

3 plates

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

Released

Bill of Materials

Maker's Supply Kits and Parts

Select all

M3 Socket Head Cap Machine Screws (SHCS)

Carbon Steel Hex Nut

List other parts

Adafruit Itsy bitsy M4 x 1: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3800
Adafruit Rotary Encoder x 1: https://www.adafruit.com/product/377
Adafruit Button Switch x 6: https://www.adafruit.com/product/367

Description

This is the Crankpad. An unofficial wired controller made specially for the Playdate Simulator. It's designed for game developers that don't have the console yet but would like to build games for the Playdate console.

When plugged in (through USB) it creates an HID device on your machine (keyboard + mouse combo) that simulates most of the Playdate's inputs, like dpad, A and B buttons and of course, the crank.

While it doesn't compare to the real device, it gives you a nice idea of the use of the crank in gameplay (using the simulator).

These are the electronic parts I used:

If you like this project, you might also like the actual Playdate! Get it at: https://play.date/

*If you were looking for a Playdate dummy console, check it out here https://makerworld.com/en/models/744478#profileId-677231

Comment & Rating (5)

@Scars1023

I have a playdate, but my console shell has a crack on it and the crank plastic handle broke off. would any of these pieces work as replacement parts?

(Edited)

The designer has replied

@tjjos

No, I'm sorry. This is a custom model roughly using the Playdate's proportions. But I'm planning on doing a replacement for the crank plastic handle as mine broke as well. I'll let you know when I have it.

@Mattroid

Though I have a playdate, this would be fun to make. Is there custom code needed and if so is that available somewhere? Perhaps a wiring diagram and what I assume is a custom PCB for the buttons too?