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asorensen · 15th February 2009, 08:27 PM

I was wanting to make my own USB joystick, no Force feedback effect, but what kind of parts would I need, I'd like at least 7 buttons but alot of buttons would be nice, something that's flexible (as in easy to program) even if involves writing my own software for it. any help would be nice thanks

blueroomelectronics · 15th February 2009, 08:32 PM

what's wrong with buying $10 USB joystick?

asorensen · 15th February 2009, 11:22 PM

Just that I'm into programming games an I'd like to design a USB controller for them

HiTech · 16th February 2009, 06:30 PM

While I can't fault you for having the desire and interest in such a challenge, any more these days it's so much easier to buy the device as mentioned. That is unless you derive a certain kind of personal satisfaction from inventing and learning along the way. Nothing wrong with that... that's how technology advances along the way.

Go inquire at a video arcade supplier or arcade store... often they have used joysticks lying around. You have the basic mechanical device as a foundation to build from.

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15th February 2009, 08:27 PM	#1
asorensen	Custom Joystick I was wanting to make my own USB joystick, no Force feedback effect, but what kind of parts would I need, I'd like at least 7 buttons but alot of buttons would be nice, something that's flexible (as in easy to program) even if involves writing my own software for it. any help would be nice thanks

15th February 2009, 08:32 PM	#2
blueroomelectronics	what's wrong with buying $10 USB joystick? __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com/

15th February 2009, 11:22 PM	#3
asorensen	Just that I'm into programming games an I'd like to design a USB controller for them

16th February 2009, 06:30 PM	#4
HiTech	While I can't fault you for having the desire and interest in such a challenge, any more these days it's so much easier to buy the device as mentioned. That is unless you derive a certain kind of personal satisfaction from inventing and learning along the way. Nothing wrong with that... that's how technology advances along the way. Go inquire at a video arcade supplier or arcade store... often they have used joysticks lying around. You have the basic mechanical device as a foundation to build from. __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one! Last edited by HiTech; 16th February 2009 at 06:31 PM.