HTC Vive modular controller mod

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This design extends the HTC Vive controller with a modular connector for extensions, such as a removable shoulder piece and a laser pointer. The original idea was to have a collection of extensions, one for each kind of virtual object I interact with, but I found the arrangement shown in the first image serves me suitably well in most cases. Why add a laser pointer to a VR controller? I use it as a spatially-aware remote control, too. At some point I might add more components such as additional buttons or other control elements as I continue with my VR projects. Disclaimer: I designed the shoulder piece to release strain off my arms as I play VR games for a prolonged period of time. I found it easier to aim as well so using this may be considered cheating. Please be fair to your fellow players when playing competitively!