[simpits-tech] Quick and dirty switch build

[Brian Sikkema]

It worked!

https://youtu.be/jQoI5KNaGYk

Eventually I'll update the video description with links to all of the hardware and software that I used.

Brian

On December 29, 2019 12:06:18 PM PST, Brian Sikkema <Brian at sikkema.us> wrote:
>This is what I ended up with:
>
>Quimat Zero Delay Arcade USB Encoder PC to Joystick for Mame Jamma &
>Other PC Fighting Games
>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCP8R5F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2yqcEbJB64SYQ
>
>
>Twidec/Heavy Duty Rocker Momentary Toggle Switch 20A 125V SPDT 3
>Position 3 Pin (ON)-Off-(ON) Switch with Metal Bat Waterproof Cap -
>Pack of 3, 2 Years Warranty Ten-123
>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBLMY76/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kAqcEb5CJRF4F
>
>I'll use Autohotkeys to translate it from joystick button presses to
>the key presses I need.
>
>If it works I'll post the final results of what I'm building.
>
>If it doesn't I will never speak of this again. 😉
>
>Brian
>
>On December 28, 2019 10:47:14 AM PST, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com>
>wrote:
>>On Fri, 27 Dec 2019, Brian Sikkema wrote:
>>
>>> Ok gents, I need some help.
>>>
>>> I won't bore you with the background details, short story is I need
>>to 
>>> build a very basic control, quickly, cheaply and hopefully very
>>simply.
>>>
>>> All I need is a 3 position toggle switch, which I can connect to a 
>>> computer and will register a key press when it is moved to the left
>>or 
>>> right (don't need anything for center).
>>>
>>
>>Shortest path is probably to use a Teensy for this.  See this demo 
>>project: https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/usb_keyboard.html
>>
>>g.
>>
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