Phone Triggers GEN 3

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Phone Triggers GEN 3

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These are snap on phone triggers that allow you to use more fingers while playing games on your phone.

3d Print the Triggers

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Begin by downloading the files below.

Note: This was designed for a phone with a thickness of .32'' (8.2mm) if your phone is a different thickness then you can edit them in a different CAD software using the files provided. Print with the flat side down (for best results) and the tab pointing up. Infill should be more than 60 % no supports needed.

Measure Out Aluminum Foil

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Cut approximately a half inch of aluminum foil off of a standard roll.

Fold It in Half

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Using a pair of tweezers (or just your hands) fold the rectangle in half length wise.

Add Aluminum Foil to Trigger

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Bend the aluminum foil around the small tab in a "u" shape.

Apply Hot Glue

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Apply a dab of hot glue on the inside of the tab.

Insert Aluminum Foil

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Quickly reinsert the aluminum foil back on the tab. Using a pair of tweezers compress the aluminum foil to the trigger.

Apply Hot Glue (again)

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This time put hot glue on the top of the tab and adhere the aluminum foil to it.

Snip Off Excess Aluminum Foil

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Trim the aluminum foil to your desired length.

Make the Contact Pad

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Bend the aluminum foil on the back side to make it flush with the top edge. Be careful, do not tear the aluminum foil!

Apply Glue and Trim Off

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Apply glue and push the aluminum foil onto the trigger, then snip off the excess.

Repeat and Youre Done!

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Do the same thing to the other one and your done!

Video Tutorial

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In the game, move the controls under the small tab. Then, press on the aluminum foil, and it will perform the desired action.