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Ohsnap releases MCON, an <\/span>attachable<\/a> smartphone<\/a> controller<\/a> that slides up to reveal the buttons and joysticks for on-the-go gaming. The accessory clings onto the back of the device using a magnet, so users don\u2019t need to play their games on their phones using a separate or wireless controller. There\u2019s a set of thin discs called pucks on the accessory, which contains the magnet arrays compatible with MagSafe or an adhesive adapter. The controller measures 5.67 inches in length, 2.67 inches in width, and less than three-quarters of an inch in thickness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n It is small enough for a pocket or bag. MCON has fold-out grips that lock into place during play. The structure includes an internal launch spring, so when a user presses two buttons together, the spring activates an auto-sliding system. This system moves the controller out from behind the phone and also tilts the phone screen into a viewing position. Ohsnap designed MCON to work with different smartphones regardless of their camera bump heights. At the moment, vertical flip phones are not yet supported, but optional plates are in development.<\/span><\/p>\n all images courtesy of Ohsnap<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The attachable smartphone controller MCON connects to the personal device through Bluetooth, which allows fast pairing and low input delay. There\u2019s a pair of hall-effect joysticks for navigation that are resistant to wear that often causes drift in other controllers, and the <\/span>team<\/a> says that the buttons are built for quiet operation. The auto-sliding system combines mechanical and electronic elements, with the spring remaining hidden in production units. When activated, the controller slides into place while adjusting the angle of the phone screen. Grips use a friction-based fold-out mechanism, which locks to hold steady during gaming. Charging is done with a USB-C cable, and a 30-minute charge supplies several weeks of normal use. MCON can also connect to non-Bluetooth devices via USB-C.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MCON is built with a rigid body that houses its mechanical and electronic parts. The pucks are 2.5 mm discs with steel plates and embedded magnets, and they can be stacked to adjust the distance between the controller and phone, giving clearance for camera bumps or cases. A 2 mm adhesive MagSafe adapter is supplied for phones or cases without built-in magnetic rings. For large camera bumps, two pucks are stacked on the controller plate. For smaller bumps, one puck or none may be needed. If a user has a case, the case thickness may replace one puck. Android phones or older iPhones can gain magnetic compatibility by applying the included adhesive adapter. At the present time, Ohsnap has begun the delivery of the attachable smartphone controller MCON.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n MCON is an attachable smartphone controller that slides up to reveal the buttons for on-the-go gaming<\/p>\n the accessory clings onto the back of the device using a magnet<\/p>\n rear view of the accessory<\/p>\n MCON has fold-out grips that lock into place during play<\/p>\n view of the accessory when it reveals the buttons<\/p>\n the accessory also comes with deployable grips<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n project info:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n name: MCON<\/span><\/p>\n brand: Ohsnap<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>@ohsnap<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The post MCON\u2019s attachable smartphone controller slides up to reveal buttons for on-the-go gaming<\/a> appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wireless attachable controller MCON for smartphones \u00a0 Ohsnap releases MCON, an attachable smartphone controller that slides up to reveal the buttons and joysticks for on-the-go gaming. The accessory clings onto the back of the device … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nAccessory with hall-effect joysticks resistant to drifting<\/h2>\n