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PC Controller Box

I always wonted a custom control box that I can set key function for a game. Because I am always forgetting what key or pressing the wrong key on the keyboard.

This unit uses an BU0836A controller board. It's a 12-bit joystick controller designed for costume simulator rigs. It has 8 analog input's, 32 buttons and 8 way hat switch. As must game will accepted a joystick input for simulator function's, this unit works well.

 

Parts List:
1x - BU0836A 12-Bit Joystick Controller - From Leo Bodnar.
25x - Tactile Switches, 12x12mm, 8mm shaft.
2x - Flush push buttons.
1x - 5-way Tactile Switch.
2x - 10k Pots.
36x - 1N4148 or 1N4004, Axial and SMDs.
1x - DSUB 15p Female.
1x - Suitable box.

Controller Box Drawing

25 Buttons, Hat switch with diode's on a throw hole proto PCB. All the connection are linked up with link wire. It only needs simple methods because PCB are very expansive for a one off.

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I got this case from ebay, it has a flat bottom with a sloped top, just right for a control box.
You see hear all 30 holes drilled out, ready for the PCB. The two flat buttons all ready installed.

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The bottom back of the box showing the extension port and the BU0836A installed.
The Extension Port brings out the remaining controller for more custom controller's. That's button 0 to 3 and analog 1 to 6.

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All the top peace components are now installed. Reveling my link wire work.

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The finished unit with overlay for Elite Dangerous. Because the BU0836A is a joystick, it should be easy to program it in to any game that might need it, and then print a overlay for it. (still got to get a knob for the hat switch)

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My Elite Dangerous setup.
Commodore Cheetah made by Allen Monks, started in the year 2000.