[simpits-tech] Thrustmaster HOTAS question

[MARK COLLINS]

Thanks Gene,
The instructions on the MMJOY site covered the Micro, Pro Micro and Leonardo.  I also referenced yours just as a backup.

So you're thinking because my board is a knock off the Firmware load process may be different?  I'll look into that.

As for the real Pro Micro...I was told that stuff coming from China is taking a REALLY long time to arrive here in the US from China.  I can see if they have similar on Amazon.

Why would I need the other board that you linked to if I already have either an Arduino Micro or Pro Micro.  I don't understand the function of the 2nd board.  Do you just solder the Pro Micro into place on the 2nd board?

I'm sorry but I'm less than a novice when it comes to electronics.  Is there some type of tutorial that covers using all three boards?

Thx again for the help.

Mark

> On January 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> On Tue, 2 Jan 2018, MARK COLLINS wrote:
> 
> > I have pressed reset mulitple times as the thread states it make take a few tries but still no luck.
> 
> I suspect the problem involves not using the right device. ;)  The 
> instructions are for a Pro Micro, not whatever that thing is. :D
> 
> Here's an example of the correct board: 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pro-Micro-ATmega32U4-5V-16MHz-Replace-ATmega328-Arduino-Pro-Mini/221891843710?hash=item33a9c8d67e:g:D70AAOSwVL1V~1dn
> 
> You'll notice that it is identical to the one shown in the PDF - for doing 
> joystick work, I've never used any other kind of board.  That being said, 
> I've got some ideas on leveraging a Teensy 3.1, but nothing on paper yet.
> 
> If you want to make your life a lot simpler, you can order this board: 
> https://www.oshpark.com/shared_projects/fULmditL - this is the board I 
> designed to hold the Pro Micro and give access to all the input axes as 
> well as an input matrix.
> 
> The row & column wires on the board linked above can connect to this 
> board:https://www.oshpark.com/shared_projects/SsFjqyuj, which breaks out 
> 32 diode-isolated inputs. Solder in 32 1N4001 diodes at D1 thru D32.
> 
> C-1 handles switches 1-8, C-2 handles switches 9-16, etc.  One leg of the 
> switch goes to a "C" row and the other leg goes to one of the numbered 
> rows.  Ex. connect a switch to C-1, pin 1 and then to pin 1 in the "1-8" 
> set.  The diodes allow each switch to be identified, regardless of the 
> other switches position.
> 
> Note that if you order the boards, you're buying them from Osh Park, not 
> me - I've put the boards up as open source for anyone to order - I don't 
> get a cut of the proceeds. :)
> 
> g.
> 
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