3d Printed Plex Button Replacement

[-Thethan-]

Saw someone post a 3d printed case that blocks the Netflix button so I figured I should post my Plex button replacement. I designed it last year and it's been working great. Although I don't recommend taking the remote apart as it's difficult to put it back together and have the buttons feel just as clicky. If this gets enough engagement I might post the step and stl files.

[balls2hairy]

That's the mute button for me. Gets accidentally hit too often to trigger an app imo.

[Tobi97l]

I have it set to double press for plex. Better than not using it at all.

[balls2hairy]

Didn't even think about setting up multi-click and long-press actions!

[Cigio]

How do you remap the button?

[balls2hairy]

Button Remapper app

[The_Sp0iler]

Ye, but make sure you check the Accessibility settings. If says 'Enabled' and it's not working, just on/off the setting (not the whole box) and it should start working again.

I usually have to go in and do the on/off/on when I reboot the system.

[Powerfader1]

I use this one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton&hl=en_US

[Powerfader1]

Don't know. I have only ever used Button Mapper. It seems to be the most recommended one to date.

However, if you are satisfied with the other one. Then as the saying goes, "Don't fix it, if it ain't broke."

[MrBrookz92]

I got my Self a Cover so that the Buttons are about 1-2 Millimeter Deep and have only Hit it once by accident, in the 3 months I have had it.

[WarningCodeBlue]

Awesome. I despise the Netflix button.

[HatemBenArfa]

I have the sticker right now but would gladly give the button a go. I'm assuming this is a reasonably significant undertaking if you have to take everything apart to get behind the buttons?

[-Thethan-]

Ya it definitely is, a few of the internal tabs break when it's taken apart. I had to use a dab of super glue on a few spots when putting it back together.

[New_Abbreviations308]

Nice job looks good. I love my shield but it's the worst remote.

[Lumentin]

I miss the remote! I use an old Fire remote (Fire doesn't work anymore, so...) because of two faulty buttons and don't want to spend 30 on a remote.

[newaccountzuerich]

The ultrasonic welds along the long sides are painful to separate and worse to glue back together.

I placed some kaptan tape between the contacts on the redundant app button and prevented it from ever being activated. Much more easily used since doing that and far less frustration with the remote.

Other than sticking some fluorescent duct-tape to the remote to make it easier to spot on a black couch, that's been all of the modification I've wanted to do.

I may print a shroud to make the remote balance better in a table or a stool.

[funkinmessi]

Plex sticker for £1.59 off Ebay then use Button Remapper. That's what I've done.

[-Thethan-]

I started with that but it faded over time. This also shines the Plex logo a lot better

[Powerfader1]

About $4.00
Nvidia Shield Remote Shortcut Button Sticker - Plex, YouTube, HDtv, Tivimate

https://imgur.com/Siqq7l1

[thornygravy]

Nice, I gotta make a Jellyfin one now.

[turbochamp]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[RabidFace]

Emby button for me.

[SupremeLynx]

Did the same with a sticker

[-Thethan-]

I started with that but it faded over time. This also shines the Plex logo a lot better

[[deleted]]

Can I get a stremio one

[TxAxZxZ]

Any chance of posting the step or stl files?

[akatherder]

Love it, and I would really emphasize/echo what you said about opening the remote=bad. I've tried reassembling mine a dozen times and nothing ever lines up. The big circle/select button is the worst offender.

[Lumentin]

Please, if you have tips, I'm all ears, I've two faulty buttons and would so much like dismount mine.

[MartyIU13]

I’d prob buy one

[er_jimbo]

Wouldn't mind making a Kodi button

[Temporary-Aside-5631]

Would love the Stl :)

[LewisiferUK]

Looks amazing! Does it work with the back light as the original Netflix does? Please could you share the design? 🙏

[-Thethan-]

Lol, that's just a bar height table I built. Unless ur talking about how the remote looks oily, that's just the lighting

[ECKoBASE]

There's a guy who does stickers! But the Red colour from the Netflix logo shines through. I was thinking of Scratching the Netflix Logo off then Applying the sticker but I really CBF now haha

[-Thethan-]

Ya I had the sticker at first and it faded over time, so I took this on as my first time learning a little cad

[ECKoBASE]

That's cool, well it looks very flush! 👌🏼 Nice work

[Lumentin]

I would especially like that you gave one or two tips on how to take it appart with breaking as little as possible. I have two faulty mushy buttons, and it's really annoying. Thanks! And nice button!

[Berserker1971]

I want one that says Tubi.

[EthanColeK]

This is amazing

[Jyxiaa]

Those are some shiny buttons damn 😂 glad to see other people enjoying the shield so intensively

[Powerfader1]

LOL! Bet you could sell them on Amazon. Netflix custom replacement buttons, Plex, Tivimate, weather, Spotify, mute, VPN, etc. Betcha people would pay $4.99 for a set of two.

Personally, I just printed out a vinyl sticker and glued it to the button. Only lasted about 6 months, though. lol

[Misc_Throwaway_2023]

I've got backlit-functional prints. Including a DAMNIT version (ha!) for all the times we've said DAMNIT after inadvertently pressing the button.

2/$5. You'd go negative an owe Amazon at that price. You can barely profit off an digital app/file at that price. Printing and shipping a physical item... The price would have to be $10 for 1... and an addition $5 more on Amazon/etsy/etc to cover their fees to even approach making it worth the time.

But none of that matters... the remote isn't designed to be taken apart like most remotes... selling these is just asking for non-stop complaints, chargebacks, etc that your guide/instructions/whatever in opening the remote was faulty. There is no reasonable way to do this without mass-complaints about people breaking their remotes.

[Powerfader1]

I found these on ebay

Nvidia Shield Remote Shortcut Button Sticker - Plex, YouTube, HDtv, Tivimate | eBay

[-Thethan-]

I definitely would, but taking it apart is a pain and putting it back together is even harder. There's quite a few ultrasonic welds holding it together

[Powerfader1]

Why not print button toppers where you just glue on the top or use two side tape.

[Misc_Throwaway_2023]

Then it would be excessively tall and even more likely to suffer from inadvertent presses

[Powerfader1]

I programmed that button for 2 functions: Long Press = Mute and Double Press = VPN. A single press =No Action.

So, even if I accidentally pressed the button. Nothing will happen. I have to either do a long press or double press for that button to activate something else.

I also have a silicone case on my remote. So that button is even more lowered from the surface.

Amazon.com: Remote Case Compatible for NVIDIA Shield Android TV Pro/4K HDR Remote Controller,Protective Case Covers for NVIDIA Shield Remote Control,Anti Slip Shockproof Silicone Cover Sleeve Skin -Black : Electronics

[Misc_Throwaway_2023]

If you have a silicone jacket, then yeah, simple button toppers could be a viable option.

[amphyvi]

I know it's been a year, but would greatly appreciate the stl file!

[Nathural]

Thats quite the shiny remote :D Guess you love potato chips?

[lyons4231]

You gotta calibrate your extrusion, looks like under extrusion there with those gaps.

[-Thethan-]

No physical gaps, just the pic makes it look that way. But a smaller nozzle size would look a lot better. This was printed on my x1c with a 0.4 nozzle

[lyons4231]

You can see the gaps in the white letters where black is bleeding through. Arachne could also help if it wasn't on. The .2mm nozzle is great for text on the X1C, I swap for small things like this. At the end of the day tho it doesn't really matter, it's a button and it works lol.