Magnetic Paddle Shifters Made From Hinges

[Juris]

As I don't have a 3D printer and wanted magnetic paddle shifters for my two Thrustmaster 599XX Evo and TM28 rims as cheap as I could make them I bought two sets of hinges from Screwfix. 85c Euro incl. VAT for a set of 2 here in Ireland.

Added 6mm x 3mm N52 magnets I had lying around to both sides and set them in place. Then glued the hinges with superglue to stop them moving with the paddle and when set glued the magnets to the hinges and back of the rim with B7000 to make it easily removable without damage later on if needed.

I rounded the edges of the hinges and painted them black but that isn't necessary. Obviously you can use any hinges you want but the ones I used are below for reference.

Self-Colour Fixed Pin Butt Hinges 38 x 36mm 2 Pack

Order online at Screwfix.ie. Ideal for cupboard and cabinet doors. Self-colour finish can be painted to a suitable colour. Thousands of products. Choose from top trade brands.

www.screwfix.ie

 

[Daz555]

I modded mine a couple of years back also. This was my solution using neodymium magnets:

 

[Juris]

I modded mine a couple of years back also. This was my solution using neodymium magnets:

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That looks very clean. Nice job. I wanted to kind of mimic the ones I'd seen being sold online where the magnet reaches further out on the wing of the paddle hence the use of the hinge design.