DSD 2015 D Pro Sequential Shifter Demonstration

DSD 2015 D Pro Sequential Shifter Demonstration

At the beginning of this month, Derek Speare Designs introduced a new and upcoming Sequential Shifter named the “FunstickJunior” . This was just a development name, and the unit is now referred to as the D Pro Sequential Shifter.

What makes this shifter different is the way it’s manufactured. To be able to ensure an excellent balance of price versus functionality the shifter is produced using an SLS 3D Printing Process. By manufacturing as many parts as possible by use of a 3D SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) printer, the overall cost will go down while reproduction becomes allot easier.

DSD expects to start taking orders by the end of this month. Derek also announced that he is considering designing a 3d printed handbrake and a set of 3d printed pedals in the near future.

Derek Speare Designs Quote:

“In addition to putting it out there as a production component, it may come to pass that the “Funstick” will be an Open Source effort where we offer up the parts kit to build it and those who have a 3D printer or use a service can print their own and build it at home as it’s surprisingly simple. This is as much of a proof-of-concept component as it is a finished and ready-to-use one. (and the name is simply a placeholder until it gets a “real one”)

BTW, I’ll let the cat out of the bag and say that it would be fun to do a 3d printed handbrake and a set of 3d printed pedals. We use a lot of 3d printing to make prototypes from ABS type plastic as well as from steel to make tools and production parts. 3D printing is to production, prototyping and manufacturing as VR/Oculus Rift is to gaming. 3D printing especially gives makers of goods for the sim racing world opportunities to make components that would otherwise be absurdly expensive from more traditional processes.”

Official webpage – http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/