HSW retro controller mounts

(Note: I print all of these on a Bambu Lab X1C at .2mm standard with 3 walls)

I discovered the HSW system for mounting things onto a wall and decided that would be a nice solution for the insane amount of retro game controllers I have in my retro games collection (I've been collecting a long time so there is a whole room for my collection). I was able to find models on Printables for a few controller types, but I needed to create more for a lot of the other controllers in my collection so I started trying to find ways to hang them all. Many of these models are remixes of other wall mounts I've found (I just have to add a way to mount to HSW). Some models are of my design because I could not find any wall mount of any sort for those controllers.

NOTE: There is definitely “function over form” approach to what I'm doing here, but I try to consider things like designing so that supports are not needed when possible.

Current retro controller mounts I have models for:

• N64 (2 different models)
  • memory slot mount version based on THIS model
    • shorter print than the other
  • larger mount with cable management based on THIS model
    • longer print, but more secure and has a place for the cable to go
• Sega Genesis (3 button and 6 buttons models)
  • classic, 3 button model based on THIS model
  • 6 button model based on THIS model
• Atari Jaguar
  • 3 hex connector take from THIS model
• Microsoft Xbox (model for Duke and for S controllers)
  • base of this mount taken from THIS model
  • Duke mount based on THIS model
• Gamecube (regular controller and Wavebird models with bongos design coming soon)
  • regular controller design based on THIS model
  • Wavebird design based on my standalone Wavebird stand
  • microphone mount based on THIS model
  • bongos based on THIS model
    • NOTE: I printed 2 bongo mounts. 1 stayed up very well but one began having issues staying after I moved it a few times. That said, the current design could really use more hex in the rear to connect to the wall, but I have also decided that I'd rather put my bongos elsewhere and free up that wall space for other things so I will not be working on improving that model. In other words, if you use this model, I would print in a strength mode or with an extra wall then hang it once and not move it.
• PlayStation, PS2, & PS3
  • design based on THIS model
  • additional “wireless” model with slot of wireless PS1 or PS2 controller receiver
• Dreamcast
  • design based on THIS model
  • wrap cable around part behind controller
• Atari 2600
  • original joystick and Hyperkin Trooper both fit
    • cable goes in triangular bit under joystick
  • paddle controllers based on THIS
    • cable has hook to hang by on right side
• Wii
  • Wiimote model based on THIS
  • Nunchuck model based on THIS
  • Classic model based on THIS
• Logitech K400+ keyboard (not a retro controller but I use with my VR rig)
  • based on THIS model
• PS3/4 Rockband Mic (really, this would likely work for many real mics)
  • based on THIS model
  • it is a tight fit, but I got my Rockband mic in there. There's really not a great place for the cable so I used a velcro strap to coil it and let it hang. I might revisit this model and account for the cable once I am done with all of the other models.
• NES Zapper
  • based on THIS model
• Master System Light Phaser gun
  • based on THIS model
  • the barrel clamp is a little delicate so be careful with that part
• Sega Saturn
  • Retrobit controller mount based on THIS model
  • Saturn model 1 controller model made from scratch
  • Saturn Eclipse model made from scratch and might work for the Genesis Eclipse controller as well. As a side note, it appears as if I might be using this model to hang my Goldstar 3DO controller as well as it does fit (not a great fit, but it'll do the job).
• Atari 5200
  • joystick mount based on THIS model
  • I printed upside down and at an angle for least amount of supports (my slicer's auto rotate option). It was not an easy print as I was having some issues with bed adhesion, just as an FYI.
• Atari 7800
  • joystick mount based on THIS model
• Virtual Boy

Note that for all models EXCEPT the Atari Jaguar model, I used the HSW system connector from a SNES mount I found here on Printables which requires a 1x1 HSW connector to be mounted. There's really no reason for this except I printed a lot of those SNES mounts at first for as many controllers that I could make it work for and I just used the back part of it to start making my own.

Also, don't judge me on the fact that none of my controller mounts or HSW pieces are colors that work together in my pictures! I decided to burn through all of the old and partial spools of filament on this project so my dry box had room for fresh, new spools of stuff I want to use now. Mission accomplished (and then some as I ended up having to buy a handful more spools to finish this wall)!

Also, for anyone curious, there are a small handful of existing models in the cover picture. I thought I could be useful for someone trying to do the same as me to know what those are and what I am using them for.

• Steam Controller HSW - using for Steam controller
• Xbox controller holder for honeycomb wallmount - Using for my Xbox One controller (not yet hung) and my Hyperkin TurboGrafx-16 controllers. On the right side of the wall, I am also using 2 of these to hold my Switch Joycon comfort grips.
• SNES controller for Nintendo Switch Online - Using for 1st and 3rd party NES controllers, 1st and 3rd party SNES controlelrs, Old Skool TurboGrafx-16 controller, 8bitdo TurboGrafx-16 controller, Sega Master System controller, a 6 button Genesis controller with turbo buttons (it isn't great for this one, but it does the trick), Panasonic 3DO controller, and a Gamepad6 3DO controller.
• HSW Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Holder - using for Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and another to hold my PS1 Multitap
• Shelf, HSW - small shelf above my Contra art that is holding a couple of odd controllers, also on opposite side of wall holding my SNES Super Multitap
• HSW Extra long Headphone Hanger - using this to hang my Xbox One and PS4 headsets (both on same hook)
• HSW | Honeyshelf | Honeycomb Storage Wall - using this to hold my NES Four Score and another to hold my PS2 Multitap
• Hook HSW - using this for my Wii Zappers
• HSW Slotted Shelf Parametric - using to hold my TG-16 TurboTap and my Genesis Team Player

NOTE: I have this video game controller HSW wall and another wall in my home office around my 3D printer that is full of HSW prints from Printables to hold tools. A common theme I've noticed on both walls is that the inserts wear down over time and get to a point where they will no longer hold securely to the HSW wall pieces. The quick fix I've found is to put either a thing piece of felt or cork around the insert then use so force to carefully re-insert it to the wall pieces. This makes it MUCH more secure, and I'm just cutting thin pieces of felt and cork sheets that have an adhesive backing. Just thought I'd leave this note here in the event that others are having this problem. In retrospect, the 8 sided version of this wall storage system would have probably been better at avoiding this issue (I can't remember the name of it right now, but it was very new at the time I was creating these models so I went with HSW instead).