Magnetic Paddle Shifter V4

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  • Fourth iteration of my magnetic paddles shifter design, this time with some distinctive modifications:

    • Longer arm with more offset magnet position for better, stronger feel
    • Lower total height
    • Overall smaller package
    • Switched to 15mm magnets only, can be stacked for even stronger response
    • Same short throw as V2&3
    • Customized to be used with thicker backplates and wider rim (mostly for my GT V2 backplate)

    In the files you will find:

    • Baseplate with cutouts for cable routing, two orientation of mounting hardware
    • Short arms with and without indentation for paddle, longer arm for the wider rims so shifter can be nearer center of wheel
    • Low profile and standard magnet holder if you want taller ones
    • Experimental side plate to mount the shifter even lower, but some of it's body has to be inside the backplate
  • Parts needed:

    1. Omron micro switch or clone (Important! arm must be bend with pliers, see below): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32273125391.html
    2. Struts are 20mm, M3 bore, 5mm OD: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32964326790.html
    3. M3 Alu washers for slick look, not so needed: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32968161596.html
    4. M3 countersunk screws, I used 16mm ones.
    5. Screws for the switches - 2.5 mm if remember correctly
    6. Neodym magnets - 15mm, I used 15x4, stacked two on top
    7. M3 mounting hardware for paddles and base
    8. M3 brass inserts - M3x4-6, OD 4.2mm - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003582355741.html

    As this is one of my short throw shifters again you will have to bend a little the metal arm on the switches.

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