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3D Printed Gun Stock for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
Have you ever played virtual reality (VR) games using Oculus Rift or HTC Vive? It’s an incredible experience that can be further enhanced using 3D printed accessories such as the gun stocks that are compatible with VR devices like the Oculus Touch. Gun stocks have been particularly popular with players of Onward which is considered the VR version of Counter-Strike.
- Why 3D printed accessories are so popular in VR
- How to 3D print gun stock for Oculus Rift
- How to 3D print gun stock for HTC Vive
- How can I get a gun stock if I don’t own a 3D printer?
Why 3D printed accessories are so popular in VR
Accessories such as the gun stock has the power to elevate the VR experience to a whole new level by giving the actual feeling of holding the weapon, not to mention it makes it easier to aim which is always a good thing. Most players admit that games like Onward can be quite challenging for newbies without a gun stock. But don’t worry, getting a gun stock and other accessories for your VR games has never been easier thanks to 3D models uploaded by designers on Thingiverse.
How to 3D print gun stock for Oculus Rift
Gurgelx (Gustaf Brahme) shared “Oculus touch - gun stock” which has become a real hit and was downloaded more than 68k views and 14k downloads! To see how the gun stock works including how it reloads, take a look at the video review by Virtual Reality Oasis. Among other things, the reviewer strongly recommends gun stocks when playing Onward but not so much for Pavlov, another popular VR first-person shooter game.
How to 3D print gun stock for HTC Vive
“Oculus touch - gun stock” was remixed from another model of the stock for HTC Vive controller “MagHak Virtual Reality Rifle” with magnetic quick connect that was made by another designer with nickname makeFOURd who also took inspiration from other Thingiverse models and ideas from the community.
We also recommend checking out a remix(the white stock featured in photos above) of the gun stock by Gurgelx made by bigwoody003 (Alex Woods).
All these designs are easy to 3D print using FFF/FDM 3D printers and all you’ll need to assemble them is neodymium magnets and super glue.
How can I get a gun stock if I don’t own a 3D printer?
What if we told you that you can order it and other cool accessories for your VR games and have it shipped to your door? Click Oculus touch - gun stock and you'll be able to make an order right away. For HTC Vive design click here and download all the files. Then, upload them on Treatstock using the widget below to get it printed with a manufacturer of your choice.
Leave us your questions or suggestions in the comments below and we’ll be glad to reply to them.
Cover Image by makeFOURd
3D models by makeFOURd, Gurgelx (Gustaf Brahme) and bigwoody003 (Alex Woods)
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Got a 3D Printer? This VR Gun Stock Could Be Worth the Filament – Road to VR
VR shooters like Onward, Pavlov, and sport shooting game Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades are fun ways to blow off a little steam and put some lead down range, but if you aren’t already using a modular stock, and have access to a 3D printer (or at least $100 for a pre-built), then you might be missing out.
VR stocks are admittedly a bit fiddly, and really don’t feature native plug-and-play support for any game, but they’re still a great way of increasing your immersion (and aim) in VR shooters if you have the time and money to get things right.
There are a few great 3D-printable stocks already out there on Thingaverse, but one of the slickest we’ve seen yet it the VRGM, a stock design created by João Brito that can be printed to fit Oculus Touch, HTC Vive, and Windows VR controllers.
Image courtesy João BritoIt’s been on Thingaverse since March, but Brito has been steadfast in providing constant refinements to his design, showing an awesome amount of dedication that has pushed his project into near consumer-level fit and finish.
The VRGM is touted for its economic and lightweight design, weighing as much as a single Oculus Touch controller (~165 g, ~5.8 oz). The design is modular, and also fully 3D printable so you don’t need to substitute in a poll for the main bar.
Grips can be fitted with neodymium magnets, and also provides areas for handy attachments like bi-pods and a pump-action rail.
Brito used a Prusa Mk1 printer, printing at .20 resolution with an infill of 5-10% for all parts outside of the stock mount (25% infill), MT-1 tube (25% infill), and sniper stock (15% infill).
You can check out VRGM on Thingaverse here. Don’t Miss the in-depth build guide either.
Pre-built Stocks
Don’t have a 3D printer? There’s also a few pre-built VR stocks out there that should get you up and running for around $100.
ProTube offers a build-it-yourself kits for €60 (~$68) for motion controllers including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PSVR, and Windows VR. Pre-built stocks will cost you a bit extra at €80 (~$91), and you can also go for the tricked out carbon fiber model for €120 (~$136).
Mamut’s injection-molded gun stocks are also something worth looking at if you have the cash. With a €65 (~$74) Mamut neodymium magnet bracket and carbon fiber tube for HTC Vive or Oculus Rift combined with their butt & cheek rest attachment €25 (~$28), you’ll have a full stock ready to go which approaches the same utility of the VRGM.
Image courtesy MamutEver cheaper is the Virtual Core carbon fiber Evolution Rifle Adapter for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift variant coming in at $60 a piece, although shipping may add a significant expense the farther you live away from its shipping destination in Florida.
Image courtesy Virtual CoreAgain, these aren’t your standard aftermarket peripherals that can offer any appreciable level of native support through games, but if you’re head over heels for a certain VR shooter and want to up your game, you may want to think about the options above.
You can of course always hack a broom stick in half and create a duct tape monstrosity too—whatever it takes to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women, men, cats, dogs, etc.
Know of any more great 3D prints for VR? Did we miss any great pre-built stocks on the market? Make sure to leave us a comment below.
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Take VR to the next level with these 3D print accessories
Immersion is the key to the best VR experience, so anything you can add to bring it closer to realism will greatly enhance your experience. I've already talked about using VR to take your Elite Dangerous experience to the next level. bring the elite dangerous to the next level. but today I would like to pay special attention to 3D printed. In the meantime, we'll also see what accessories will help you store and organize all those VR bits and bobs since you've already spent ridiculous amounts of money on the headset itself.
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Note: I used the original Prusa i3 MK2 (which we declared to be the best 3D printer . skills.You no longer flick the joystick and automatically lock the target: if you can't hold a gun right in VR, you just won't be that good.If your reaction to the physical duck behind cover is too slow, you will be exposed.Game controllers were a great leader "They made every player as bad as every other until they mastered the subtle skills of mashing and finger tapping. VR takes it all back to the real world, where reaction time and physical movement dominate.
Fortunately, you can cheat... sort of. By using a realistic stock of weapons, you will be able to keep your crosshair more stable. This can give you a huge performance boost in games like Onward.
HTC Vive Stocks
You will need a fairly large printer, but the V36 for Vive by SGU7 can be printed in three batches on the Prusa i3. The stock is removable, so you can either attach the rifle to your shoulder or attach a second controller to the end in games that support balancing with a second hand (or both, for a very stable sniper).
You will need small M3 bolts to screw it all together and one of your controllers will remain locked until you unscrew it. nine0005
Somewhat less functional, but still cool looking and slightly shaping, is the Vive pistol grip designed by Tsuboku Labs, a Japanese multimedia artist. They even provide a system button version meant for those who do regular demos, though you'll need a commercial license to use it in your own virtual machine gallery. Unfortunately the bridge between the bottom of the controller and the top is quite thin and mine fell in half after being dropped (you can see the tape I used to secure it in front of the knob buttons). It's still functional, but I would suggest printing it on its side rather than upright like I did, and you'll need support anyway. nine0005
Keep in mind that the display of the angle of the weapon to the controller can vary significantly in different games, so check the comments on your chosen design before spending plastic, or check if you can adjust the angle in the game.
You can find other designs more suitable for specific games, such as the sniper rifle for The Nest by Alien_Identity.
Oculus Rift Stocks
There are far fewer options for Rift owners who want a realistic shooting experience: the only one I could find for print is Gurgelx. Here is a video of it in action and it looks pretty good:0005
It's a (Space) pirate life for me
When you play Elite Dangerous in VR, you can never go back to the monitor. However, not all of us can afford fancy metal sim chairs, so this useful Saitek X52 HOTAS office chair adapter from Vendeta44 ensures you don't have to buy new furniture. The files contain templates for the MDF and places to cut mounting bolts, so it's useful even if you're planning to build your own custom sim chair and don't want a chair adapter! nine0005 Image Credit: Vendeta44 via Thingiverse
Controller Stands
Oculus Touch
The Touch controllers are rather awkwardly shaped, but there are some great minimalist designs that fit the sensor rings.
I used this one from ClassicGOD (printed at 10% infill and no supports) to set my controllers away from my sim chair when not in use.
One screw attached to the wooden frame. Don't forget to duplicate and reflect design of your other controller. If you need to mount to a wall or flat panel instead, randommagic's wall mount version is a better choice.
For a neat desktop, these simple coasters work well too.
Image credit: ballanux via ThingiverseVive Wands
I have to admit, I don't care about the complicated storage solution for Vive controllers - they just feel more secure and sit happily on a shelf or in a drawer. However, if I felt the need to mount them on the wall, I would probably go with this awful looking piece from abombdesigns, available in both single and double versions - purely because they are sure to be noticed for innumerable reasons. nine0005
If that's too…unusual for you, the simpler SG-O wall mount is currently the most popular design.
Headset storage
In my video on setting up the ideal room ideal room ideal room, I mentioned the importance of having a place to store your headset. It is very important that you and anyone using the VR system learn how to return the headset to the right place after use. If they leave it lying in a room with a window, direct sunlight can easily hit the lenses and cause irreparable damage .
Oculus Rift Stand
I printed out this very simple hanger from booopidoo for my Oculus Sim setup.
It looks like it wouldn't really be secure enough to hold the headset, but I promise it works and keeps my Rift out of the sun!
HTC Vive Stand
My custom case has a nice shelf that I use for my Vive, but this one day wall hanger would have been my first choice otherwise. In addition to providing a secure place to hang your headset, it should prevent dust from getting on the lenses. nine0005
However, do not actually print in the orientation shown in the photo below, otherwise it may break when the layers are joined.
The print is flat and it should be perfectly rigid.
Prefer a light and minimalist design? Quintesse made this HTC Vive wall stand if you want something more discreet.
PSVR Users: This stand looks like a work of art and matches perfectly with the PSVR headset.
Save money
You'll find many useful little 3D printing pieces that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive for what is essentially just a small piece of plastic. Here are a few that we find too useful not to mention, even if they aren't particularly interesting.
- Vive Headstrap is a direct buckle replacement. Rotate it into place, then thread the strap through it.
- Vive Base Station Tripod Mounts - The base stations actually have standard tripod screw threads, but you need to buy a movable ball head to position them properly, which can cost anywhere from $5 to $10 each. Instead, you can print out a couple of these tripods and save some money by using the standard wall mounts that come with the Vive.
nine0290 - If you test your VR system regularly and don't trust visitors not to break controllers, try this: from Kf52t comes a Vive controller protector - a plastic ring that acts as a buffer. This minimalist design shouldn't get in the way of sensor tracking, or it might just save you $100 on a controller replacement!
- MikeVR Wall Mount for Oculus Cameras - Oculus continues to ship all of its sensors mounted on a small stand suitable for desktop use. But anyone who wants to have room scale or a 360 experience knows that the ideal sensor placement is similar to Vive base stations: mounted high on the wall, in the corners, at an angle to the center. Luckily, Oculus sensors are also threaded to mount to a standard camera kit, but you can save some money by printing these wall mounts instead. nine0290
Now You're Just Stupid
We've looked at some useful extras and exciting accessories, now let's indulge in some "Yeah, that's weird" moments.
Scvette made this fantastic looking portal weapon from Rick and Morty in preparation for Virtual Rickality. He probably should have waited until the game came out because at no point in the game can you use portal weapons. However, it looks amazing! nine0005
Dwoder made this golf club adapter for his Vive controllers. It's so realistic you'll have to cut off a functional part of a real golf club to use it. We're not going to swing your Vive controller around like crazy, which is probably why he recommends holding on to a security bracelet anyway.
On the other hand, this Vive sword from FredMF is something we can completely leave behind. It's a work in progress and it looks like he's the only one who created it, but we appreciate the effort to make hack and slash RPGs that much more exciting. In fact, in my One Year Later: Vive vs. Rift comparison, I noted how much I prefer the Vive controllers precisely because they are heavier and larger than the Oculus Touch, which is better suited to weapons and swords.
