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Explore the intricate details of the Guitar Hero controller, from its construction to the functions of each component. Discover the assembly process, part improvements, and manufacturing techniques used in creating this iconic gaming accessory.
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Controllerby: Anthony Niemzak Elizabeth Littrell Elisabeth Chramer Stephen Mehi
Why a Guitar Hero Controller? • ‘Cause it’s awesome! • It is interesting to our audience. • It has a variety of shapes that would be challenging to model. • It has enough parts for a group of four.
Part Descriptions With pictures (DELETE?)
Anthony Guitar Face Top Guitar Face Bottom Fret Board Top Fret Board Bottom
Manufacturing Process • All plastic shell parts were injection molded.
The Shell • These parts of the controller fit together to create the shape of a guitar and house and protect the internal components.
Part Improvement • Lengthened fret board for comfort. After – 650mm Before – 450mm
Elisabeth Guitar Strap Holder Small Guitar Strap Holder Large Strummer Spring Clip
Manufacturing Process • The simple plastic pieces were nijection molded.
Part Improvement • Wireless!
The Strummer • This is used during game play to simulate strumming or picking.
Strap Holders • These attachments fit in place to secure a strap.
Steven Fret Button Start/Select Button Fret Button Circuit Board Screw
The Fret Board Keys • These keys are what a person presses when playing the game to represent different musical notes.
Part Improvement • Rounded keys for lefties. Before After
Fret Board Circuitry • These internal circuits register when a button is pressed or the guitar is strummed and send the information to the console.
Screws • They hold all of the other parts together.
The Start & Select Keys • These buttons are used to perform basic functions of the game, such as starting and selecting.
Elizabeth Whammy Bar Potentiometer Strummer Circuit Board Whammy Bar Circuit Board
The Whammy Bar • These parts of the guitar measure the amount of torque applied when using the whammy bar.
The Whammy Bar Assembly • These parts of the guitar measure the amount of torque applied when using the whammy bar.
Part Improvement • Thicker whammy bar to prevent breakage. Before – diameter 3.5mm After –Diameter 5mm
Strummer and Start / Select Circuitry • These internal circuits register when a button is pressed or the guitar is strummed and send the information to the console.