Casting EVERYTHING for a GameCube Controller - #2 Mold Making

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A video guide series on resin casting everything on a GameCube controller. From the ABXY, Start, Dpad, Z and triggers, thumb sticks and even casting rubber on thumb sticks, and finally casting GameCube controller shells, both front and back.
This introduction includes everything you’ll need from equipment to materials in order to cast each item.
This is the second video in a series that goes in depth on mold making. We'll be making molds for all parts of the gamecube controller that'll you need for casting.
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[@SimpPro101]

Me: Maybe I'll start making custom controllers *Watches videos* Also me: Maybe I'll pay someone a reasonable amount for a custom controller

[@clydelayton2017]

i guess it's kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good place to watch new movies online ?

[@makaizaid1929]

@Clyde Layton lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@williamroberto6980]

@Clyde Layton I watch on Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@pikaprisma7290]

@@clydelayton2017 this is so random lmao

[@SsbMewtwo]

@@clydelayton2017 I got you a year later, however its got popups on the browser (not during your tv or movie) and usually its corn ads

[@beezelbuzzel]

I've cast tabletop wargaming terrain for years now and this is an EXCELLENT tutorial for casting period! Perfect for controllers, but great for scale models too! Well done!

[@brandonfreer6348]

This video is the most bad ass diy ever on KZbin.

[@HoneySonya]

You are a hero North. Thank you sooo much for this video.

[@kellycoe1787]

nice job explaining this man... I've been molding car parts etc.. for awhile, but this was really well done.. cheers

[@cvsmashmods9447]

So I love the videos and am extremely grateful for all of it, I do want to highlight 1 part. Trimming the C-stick nubs off (8:30) will make them fall off after some use. After about 2 weeks of play they will come off slowly. This is after 2 weeks of competitive play and extreme SDI inputs using the cstick. So i'd recommend you keep the csticks as is and cap them without trimming.

[@northgamingsupply]

Interesting, in my experience so long at the rubber is mixed in the proper ratio and properly pressure casted and cured under heat I’ve never had a c stick rubber pop off. I’ve made myself a personal set that’s still going strong for over a year and I’d consider my level of play competitive. Aside from that- it is an optional modification, as stated in the video 👍🏼

[@Librooos]

insane quality. great stuff

[@FreyrFox]

Man this video is timely. Only started looking into molding my parts an hour ago

[@brandonfreer6348]

Holy crap. I am definitely thinking the same thing. I making a custom PS4 controller for an Army vet! Excellent timing!!!!

[@narr2151]

Careful with the heat on your parts

[@rossbrinson6078]

These videos are awesome! Can you post a materials list of what you've used?

[@WO2Plays]

Awesome work you did there, man can you do molding about 3ds thumbstick/abxy buttons? Or even custom shell/case, would be awesome Great job man

[@northgamingsupply]

It’s possible at some point! Thanks for the kind words

[@Lil_Yimmy]

What an amazing video! Keep it up!

[@user-zi1yy2yy1q]

I would have preffered an introduction button cast only video, without all the pots and heaters stuff... but this is still great. Thanks.

[@konturgestalter]

amazing.... please moooore of that

[@toyboy887]

Awesome channel, thanks so much ! 😊💕🔥🎮🏅🕹🏆

[@GrinningWolfGames]

This is awesome

[@Rob-qe3cg]

Another potential workaround for your inhibition problem was to coat the inhibiting item with an acrylic clear coat or something like that.

[@northgamingsupply]

This does work, however you get a different texture on the rubber than you would OEM- it also adds a bit of thickness

[@frogsplashley]

ok i've given up finding out for myself. what's the music used around the 16 minute mark?

[@cerenar.]

Hey Zach. I have a question about the Z button. Because they have an attached metal bar to actuate the button on the circuit board and your mold doesn't include that bar, how do you make sure you can have all your created Z buttons work? Is there a store you use or do you have a method to replace those little metal bars? I really liked this series by the way! This is such a good resource to draw from.

[@northgamingsupply]

Good question! Most people use the metal bar from their OEM set.

[@cerenar.]

Ah that makes a lot of sense haha. Thanks for the quick reply; I'm excited to start making my own stuff!

[@loonyfox8942]

Reminds me of Decoden. I miss those days lol

[@tsukimaru131]

How many uses do you usually get from a single set of molds? I'm going to dive into modding controllers for my local community but I felt like asking a few questions before :o

[@starryeyed5692]

Love this video!! Would it be possible to create a high quality joycon shell out of resin? Thanks so much.

[@kentaIzzy]

Hey, How many 2" x 2" x 2" mold boxes did you use?

[@Itsjumbomuffin]

Hey North, is there any chance youre putting new items on your etsy ? D:

[@ocastanho621]

amazing process I love it! do you have plans on doing others console joysticks?

[@Poizon_SSBU]

would the process be mostly the same with abs plastic?

[@VorteX_ViK]

Hi I like your videos, more of them please. Could you please post a link where you bought the hole punches you use in the videos?

[@anthonyzhukov7398]

Is it possible to do this without a vacuum and pressure chamber

[@tombombaci1999]

I need to duplicate the rubber buttons for a Wonderswan. I should use tin cure silicone to make the mold and cast a resin model like you did to then make another mold or can I cast the rubber in the tin cure silicone mold? Thanks!

[@genafk]

What Shore was the silicon you used? Was it an A40 shore or D40 or something?

[@wartinskater]

17:58

[@hfranke07]

Great video series. Thanks..... awesome job. For my taste the music could go. But thats down to personal taste. Keep on the job

[@wartinskater]

10:50

[@david-ep6mg]

I have a button that is kind of complex, are you able to make some for me for $$$? It’s just one button that I need a bunch of because they keep breaking

[@sirsmalls4565]

What does back filling the buttons actually accomplish?

[@knucklestheechidna5718]

He said it right in the video it makes them feel more solid in the stock ones are very hollow and light feeling

[@inillustrious]

I understand the use of the vacuum chamber, but could the molds be done adequately without the use of the pressure pot? I looked at the price of the model you have from Smooth-On, and $900 is steep.

[@ezemar2]

Depends on the parts you are making. For example things such as gamecube face buttons could be done without a pressure pot, but triggers, sticks and shells cannot. Edit: Here's a handy guide done by a member named Jon in the community: docs.google.com/document/d/1PfgXUq5DZd1vV_GzmevhJSrz9a5dEUwqkQjFqDyHMNU/edit

[@jeffreyparalejas7284]

Do you sell these molds?