Oculus Touch (Rift S/Quest) "Knuckle" Strap

A simple "knuckle" strap for the Oculus Touch (Rift S/Quest) controllers, designed to be printed in TPU.

The fit (of the "anchor" and the strap-to-controller interface) is intended to be snug, so some effort will be required to install. You may find it helpful to use a mechanical pencil or thin, metal ruler to help insert the strap into the controller.

There are three lengths (200mm, 225mm, 250mm) and two widths (15mm, 27mm) provided. My hand is about 70-75mm wide across the knuckles and I find the 225mm length works well for me, and also the (much) larger-handed person in the house.

Initially, I designed a narrow strap. It occurred to me wider might be more comfortable, so I added that. Having tried both, I'm not certain which I prefer.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:  Prusa

Printer:   I3 MK3S

Rafts:  Doesn't Matter

Supports:  No

Resolution:  0.1mm

Infill:  100%

Filament:  SainSmart TPU 
 

Notes

This is intended to be printed with TPU. I had considered trying flexPLA, but it lacks the elasticity and strength TPU provides. Stick with TPU.

I've used only two brands of TPU thus far: SainSmart and Gizmo Dorks (red and blue in the pix). Of the two, I found better results with SainSmart, but the Gizmo Dorks worked acceptably if not perfectly.

Post-Printing

Add the adhesive-backed hook-and-loop "tape" of your choosing. I used 1" (25.4mm) wide heavy-duty Velcro. The wider strap will fit as is, and I simply cut the "tape" in half length-wise to fit the narrower strap. The adhesive on the tape I used has stuck very well to the strap and I don't anticipate it failing any time soon.

Category: Video Games