The Panzer SLAB: Bare Chassis — DIY / Modder Kit

This is the bare Panzer SLAB chassis — machined aluminum, basic hardware, and nothing else. No boards, no wiring, no caps, no plexi. It's a blank canvas for builders and modders who want full control over every component that goes into their controller.

The SLAB is our "thinner" all-button controller, built around the philosophy of simple builds, interchangeable parts, ERGONOMICS, and the Panzer build quality the FGC has trusted since 2012. This listing strips it back to the raw chassis so you spec the entire build yourself — your PCB, your wiring, your switches, your art. If you want plug-and-play, this isn't it. If you want to build exactly what YOU want on a premium aluminum chassis, welcome.

Built for Builders

This is for people who have wired a leverless before, own a soldering iron, and want to do the build their way. You're getting premium machined aluminum at a builder's price — and you're handling the electronics, wiring, and the offset fix yourself. If that's you, read on. If you want a finished, ready-to-play controller, this is the wrong listing.

Open-Source Build Files & Offset Fix

These chassis come from a production run with a known dimensional offset. The parts to work around it — plus a full set of MX build files — are released free and open source on GitHub. You print the offset parts, fab the boards, and do the build yourself. This is exactly why these are sold as DIY/modder cases: premium aluminum, builder's price, your hands do the work.

Ergonomics: The Hand Triangle

The SLAB's all-button layout is engineered around the natural "hand triangle" — the formation created when your index fingers and thumbs are positioned on the controller. Your two index fingers sit at the top, forming the apex of the triangle closer together, while your two thumbs rest below them, spread slightly wider to form the base. This four-point triangular positioning keeps your wrists in a neutral, strain-free posture and distributes pressure evenly across your hands.

At just 40mm tall, the SLAB's low profile means your hands sit close to your desk or lap, reducing the wrist extension that causes fatigue during long tournament sets and extended practice sessions. The result: you play longer, you play better, and you play without pain.

1/4-20 Accessory Mounts

Both sides of the SLAB feature two 1/4-20 threaded inserts — the same universal standard used by cameras, tripods, and professional audio gear. Attach straps, handles for easy transport, or mount a camera or microphone for streaming. Your setup, your way.

Plexi Overlay Artwork

Just like all Panzers, the SLAB uses plexi overlays so you can run sweet art. Express yourself with custom designs as unique as your playstyle. Plexi is not included with the bare chassis — pick your own (shop links below).

Chassis Specifications

What's Included

That's it. No electronics, no wiring, no 3D printed parts, no caps, no plexi. This is a bare chassis for builders.

What You'll Need to Provide

This is a DIY/modder case — everything below is on you. Source it, print it, wire it, build it.