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Step 10Assembling the Controller's Frame
First you'll want to build the base. You'll want to start with two equal-sized boards. I decided to just buy one board and then to cut it in half. These two boards will sit, stacked on top of each other. On one of their long sides, attach the two boards together using the pair of door hinges. Make sure that the two pieces line up when finished and that the resulting, slap-stick-esque clapper board you've constructed swings smoothly.
Install the large compression spring between the two boards. I accomplished this by putting in a pair of small wood screws with washers under their heads most of the way into the boards on the spots where I wanted the spring to attach to. I then slipped the bases of the spring under the washers in such a way that it wasn't in danger of jumping out when fully depressed. I found that I only needed one spring on one corner of the board to give it the amount of give that I was looking for, however you may want to experiment with multiple springs or alternate spring placement.
As a final touch, use some sand paper to sand down the top corner of the board so that you can comfortably rest and slide your palm along it.
Install the large compression spring between the two boards. I accomplished this by putting in a pair of small wood screws with washers under their heads most of the way into the boards on the spots where I wanted the spring to attach to. I then slipped the bases of the spring under the washers in such a way that it wasn't in danger of jumping out when fully depressed. I found that I only needed one spring on one corner of the board to give it the amount of give that I was looking for, however you may want to experiment with multiple springs or alternate spring placement.
As a final touch, use some sand paper to sand down the top corner of the board so that you can comfortably rest and slide your palm along it.
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