Project Overview
- Scuf Gaming Europe Limited
- www.scufgaming.com
- Chelthenham, UK
Project Scope
- Concept Development
- Product Engineering
- Prototype Build
- Testing & Validation
- Manufacturing Pack
- DFM
Switchable Trigger Module
The objective of this project was to develop an innovative, switchable trigger system for integration into the Sony PS5 controller’s trigger-bumper module. The miniature footprint presented an array of challenges to achieve the desirable result.
Spatial optimization
Navigating extreme internal volume constraints dictated by a strict minimalist aesthetic.
System Integration
Ensuring seamless backward compatibility with legacy security infrastructure.
Component Selection
Sourcing high-durability, sub-miniature switching hardware capable of heavy industrial use.
Complex Cable Management
Developing intricate internal routing to maintain a clean profile despite high-density wiring.
After discarding the initial approach of using metal for switching mechanism, the internal space within the trigger was optimised to maximize usable volume. This allowed to develop a concept using plastic switches where geometry of the switch played a crucial role in taking load associated with game play.
The trigger body was redesigned into two parts, incorporating a carriage that securely houses the switching mechanism. This carriage slides and locks into place within the main trigger body. A dedicated testing rig was created using FDM-printed parts and pneumatic pistons, for conducting cycle tests with a counter. The design successfully met all desired performance criteria. Following Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, the complete design pack was handed over to the CMOs.
