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Maybe I missed something, can you tell me why to put 49 diodes in there? Should work fine without them, as long as you don't switch a column pin to 0, another to 1, and the commander presses the wrong two buttons at the same time. And to prevent this, 7 resistors of about 10k will do the job, replacing 49 diodes. Or use a software that doesn't set columns to 0.
I'm thinking that's what he meant.
Example without the diodes: If you press Sw1 that will connect row 1 to col 1 thus activating input A and Sw10 to connect row 2 to col 4 which activates input J... however without diodes, inputs A and J will also "feed back" and activate inputs D and G without switches 4 and 7 being closed.
Ah, now I get it! Tnx! Wow, doing electronics for 35 years now, sometimes I don't see some obvious things before someone slaps it around my face
(Had to remove the image because I don't have enough posts yet to "link" anything)
Any ideas where to buy these? Or how to print them etc? Or at least something similar?
I have a 3D printer but even with transparent filament it would not look anything like these I suspect and I would still need to find a way to "print" the symbol on it.
Has anyone built a throttle controller out of one of these..
It should be simple SW/HW wise -
* Use the EDtracker SW as the base,
* Use the same Pro Micro board,
* Modify the SW to use one A/D on a slider pot as the Z axis,
* Use two other A/D inputs for a thumb joystick,
* Use the rest of the digital inputs for press to make switches or toggle switches.
I was thinking of it, but the actual physical HW to get a good hand grip (with the buttons placed properly and with the thumb joystick) I think is the sticking point. It would be hard to make a handgrip look good..
So went out and bought a CH Pro throttle instead.
It should be simple SW/HW wise -
* Use the EDtracker SW as the base,
* Use the same Pro Micro board,
* Modify the SW to use one A/D on a slider pot as the Z axis,
* Use two other A/D inputs for a thumb joystick,
* Use the rest of the digital inputs for press to make switches or toggle switches.
I was thinking of it, but the actual physical HW to get a good hand grip (with the buttons placed properly and with the thumb joystick) I think is the sticking point. It would be hard to make a handgrip look good..
So went out and bought a CH Pro throttle instead.
hi guys, I've recently bought an old suncom throttle with the view to converting it to USB with a
having opened it up I'm completely lost, I understand I will need to create a diode matrix, but from reading some posts at the DCS forums it appears that the throttle has 3 matrix's already: 2 4x1 matrix's & one 8x1 matrix.
this is where I get lost, how do I figure out the pinouts? have my multimeter set to mesure resistance but have so far only got one result from the three matrix' how do I figure out where ground is & the row/column layout?
or am I better off rewiring it to a single 4x4 matrix that I create from scratch?
Arduino Pro Micro
& MMJoyhaving opened it up I'm completely lost, I understand I will need to create a diode matrix, but from reading some posts at the DCS forums it appears that the throttle has 3 matrix's already: 2 4x1 matrix's & one 8x1 matrix.
this is where I get lost, how do I figure out the pinouts? have my multimeter set to mesure resistance but have so far only got one result from the three matrix' how do I figure out where ground is & the row/column layout?
or am I better off rewiring it to a single 4x4 matrix that I create from scratch?
Hello guys,
UPDATE: Much has changed since I made this post. For updates, check my blog.
Inspired by what i’ve read here and obviously very happy with the game, i started a massive project of designing and building my very own Hotas for Elite Dangerous from the ground up. Without too much words, let me share a few pictures of what I’m currently doing.
In short, i’m using an Arduino to read the potmeters and switches, and sends them to the computer by posing as a generic USB Hid Device. Don’t be mistaken by the strange way the grips are mounted, this white plate is just a laser cut test sheet. I’m investigating to re-use motorcycle parts for thumb controls, I bought a few bits and bobs on ebay. The rest I designed and 3d-printed myself.
The basic system works quite well I just have to smooth some stuff and out and clean it all up.
Oh yes, and add a few buttons and leds while I’m busy
UPDATE: Much has changed since I made this post. For updates, check my blog.
Inspired by what i’ve read here and obviously very happy with the game, i started a massive project of designing and building my very own Hotas for Elite Dangerous from the ground up. Without too much words, let me share a few pictures of what I’m currently doing.
In short, i’m using an Arduino to read the potmeters and switches, and sends them to the computer by posing as a generic USB Hid Device. Don’t be mistaken by the strange way the grips are mounted, this white plate is just a laser cut test sheet. I’m investigating to re-use motorcycle parts for thumb controls, I bought a few bits and bobs on ebay. The rest I designed and 3d-printed myself.
The basic system works quite well I just have to smooth some stuff and out and clean it all up.
Oh yes, and add a few buttons and leds while I’m busy
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Really great work commander, there is nothing like the feel of real switches, buttons and knobs are there? I have a very similar setup except that I used a different tool to build mine, my trusty credit card! I originally built my simpit/cockpit for racing then soon after fell in love with Elite. These types of projects are one of the only big downsides to VR, I can no longer see my pretty swtiches/dash/etc. Fortunately it's all within easy reach so I can use it by feel just fine and it does still look sweet before I put on the headset or when I show it off to friends.
Here's a quick shot of my setup, there's a link to a huge guide I wrote on immersion in my signature. I've spent a *lot* of time researching every aspect of immersion in games, specifically for Elite. While there are several really great setups out there I'm guessing mine's in the top 1% or so - hell look at that, I'm a 1%'er!!
A little teaser. Oh and I don't mean to thread jack here at all, just sharing as I think you'll both enjoy and perhaps get some ideas. I know that when I put it together I checked out many *many* setups to get the ideas for how I built mine.
~X
Here's a quick shot of my setup, there's a link to a huge guide I wrote on immersion in my signature. I've spent a *lot* of time researching every aspect of immersion in games, specifically for Elite. While there are several really great setups out there I'm guessing mine's in the top 1% or so - hell look at that, I'm a 1%'er!!
A little teaser. Oh and I don't mean to thread jack here at all, just sharing as I think you'll both enjoy and perhaps get some ideas. I know that when I put it together I checked out many *many* setups to get the ideas for how I built mine.
~X
Wow I've been searching for you
Wow!!! I saw this in a image search and have been desperately trying to find who made this, its absolutely fantastic, please can u build me one? Let me know how much you will charge, I live in the U.K. but can pay via PayPal. Hope to hear from you soon
Wow!!! I saw this in a image search and have been desperately trying to find who made this, its absolutely fantastic, please can u build me one? Let me know how much you will charge, I live in the U.K. but can pay via PayPal. Hope to hear from you soon
After reading this, i got curious about sending Keyboard Controls with a Microcontroller.
Its realy easy with an Ardunio R3. Its possible to flash a HID Firmware with DFU. Then it acts like a HID Keyboard.
I wonder how did you label it? Thats my main problem in doing something like this.
Its realy easy with an Ardunio R3. Its possible to flash a HID Firmware with DFU. Then it acts like a HID Keyboard.
I wonder how did you label it? Thats my main problem in doing something like this.
Nice panel!
You made a DIY Tutorial for this panel? I would build one too, but I am not a pro in electronics, but I can build and soldering.
Thanks for your answer.