Thanks a lot man, you saved me like 1 month of studying programming and probably a hand full of money for buying spare parts in order to make a customized computer interface while you can do it under 10$. you are a genious
Great Video. Easy to follow. a couple of things though.... Don't cut the outer cover so far back. Also, tin the wires first. and also solder the actual board as well on each contact. you will find it much easier when connecting the wires. and a lot neater.
Hey this is acutally really helpful this would allow me to make switches and buttons for different functions troughout the cockput like lights gear enc. Really really thanks and sorry for my bad grammar :P
Hi ! Great idea !. Could you public the circuit about how we must to weld each wire to each terminal ? I am confused with each terminal numbers. Thanks !!!
hmm.....could be many reasons. Check to make sure that all the usb wires going to the board are connected. Make sure all solder connections are not touching other wires. Could be a possibility that the board might have been damaged from the heat of soldering. Could be a driver issue with the computer. Those are some of the possible problems I can think of.
Since mame usually has the same set up for keyboards how hard would it be to open/close switch on a specific key so I don't have to map out every game?
It's a nice idea but it would not work on the sim because if you connect a switch to key L it will HOLD all other inputs from working. it should be a PULSE and not a key hold.
thanx man...that helped me a lot.....or else i were to buy an adc converter which would nearly cost me around $38 ...Keep it up.....i hv a small doubt...if i have an input like SHIFT+G how to i connect them.....
just plug the usb into the pc open up text document and use the wires to work out what key they corrospond to as it will be show on the text document .
Great! Can you also emulate the key combination ctrl + key, ctrl + shift + key? and how? And, as already requested, Do you always use 330μF in this case and what about on/off switches? Same procedure?
Thanks! I did some thinking and to get the key combinations you would have to use a DPST relay. Connect each key to the end of a pole and then connect the remaining pole end to any one of the other pole ends. The rest of the procedure is the same as my toggle switch video. I noticed they can get expensive. I would the same capacitor. SPDT on/off switches will not work for this method because there needs to be power flow in both directions. An on/off switch would not allow the power to flow back.
when I connect long wires to chip it starts typing anything is it because its behaving as antena ,I don't know help me to make it type what the key is for.
Yeaaah... It's great but have you already checked the arduino micro? or leonardo? They can emultae a keyboard and mouse so check it ;) But great video!
Tengo que tratar de hacer lo mismo con el mismo tipo de tarjeta, pero una lata diferente y al conectar la tarjeta al ordenador dije a su error desconocido
+OperationCockpit Mine is not like this (aka it's not as easily accessable) but it does have a female / male conenction I could use, I just need to know the connector or maybe you could tell me an easier way that I missed. If I upload a pic will you take a quick peak?
My circuit board looks completely different :( there aren't open contacts, the lines on the clear plastic go into a white plastic connector thing on the circuit board... :| I'm not really sure how it can be used. Any advice? Thanks.
Thank you. I ended up doing something else already that I saw in another video which is separating the two plastic sheets of the keyboard, finding the circle beneath one of the keyboard buttons and connecting a wire to the circle on each side of the plastic. I then connected the other end of each wire to an arcade button, so when the button was pressed it was as if the two sheets were being pressed together, thus setting off the keyboard button. :)
not emulator. its just board from keyboard. its still keyboard. hope you allready switch to arduino boards so much easier. not need know any programming simple sketch allready there for you and 1million example on net
Warning: I'm a noob, and I know nothing. And I have a rather stupid question (sorry): When you were connecting the wires to the circuit, are the different wires allowed to touch each other? at: 6:40
Pre tor Good luck on your panel build! There's no such thing as a stupid questions. With every answer you learn something. If the wires touch when connecting the circuit nothing will happen. Just as long as they do not touch when you are done. Yes, if you keep the wires together it will keep repeating. I recommend looking into a keyboard emulator. It's much easier!
Is he really emulating? He has hardware that is sending signals to the OS. A virtual keyboard that sends commands to the OS via a mouse press would be emulating. Also, seems like taking that circuit board and finding the appropriate connector would be better than sandpaper..
I don't understand why you make things so complicated! Just buy a cheap I/O card and you can do whatever you want with it! This way you can only use MOM switches, you don't have 1/0 positions. If you use a I/O card you can actually use switches and assign different functions to different states of the switch.
up = Z down = S back = Q forward = D button1 = J button 2 = K button 3 = L button 4 = M button 5 = U button 6 = I button 7 = O button 8 = P START = 1 SELECT 2 CAN YOU HELP ME HOW TO FIX THE BUTTONS !!
thanx man...that helped me a lot.....or else i were to buy an adc converter which would nearly cost me around $38 ...Keep it up.....i hv a small doubt...if i have an input like SHIFT+G how to i connect them.....
when I connect long wires to chip it starts typing anything is it because its behaving as antena ,I don't know help me to make it type what the key is for.
Thanks Anglo very much Can you give me a link to how to i'm kind of new to arduino. Also i have a motor connected to the arduino mega and it is PID controlled using a magnetic encoder. The encoder uses 2 interrupt pins for accurate control over the motor. Does the keyboard modification or code require interrupt pins ? And if so can it work without problem with the motor interrupt function ? My project requires a joystick controlling a game and a real motor at the same time in sync. Thank you very much in advance.
Thanks a lot man, you saved me like 1 month of studying programming and probably a hand full of money for buying spare parts in order to make a customized computer interface while you can do it under 10$. you are a genious
This helps me out a ton. You seriously should sell assembled versions.
Great Video. Easy to follow. a couple of things though.... Don't cut the outer cover so far back. Also, tin the wires first. and also solder the actual board as well on each contact. you will find it much easier when connecting the wires. and a lot neater.
Omg Many thanks !!! exactly what I was looking for to do my dashboard !!! Good job ! +1 Like
Great video, I try this! My emulator really works !!! I try build landing gear now.
Thank you so much!! good explanation!!
Thank you so much for making this vid.
HI, thanks for your videos. You are a great source of info for me. Thank You very much for sharing this !
thx frnd for putting this video, was searching for it ... :)
Excellent tutorial. Thumbs up.
Gives a good idea how to use keyboard for simulator or other games
The repeat function is on in the Simulator settings un check the repeat function, also you need to use a relay and Capacitor as described in video
helpful video👍thanks
Thanks! I will look into that. I feel like I am using old technology now lol.
Omg thanks! I just built a bell button for ts2018! Thanks for the help #NewSubscriber
In future, tin the contacts first, and the wire ends, then just hold wire on contact, apply iron. Profit. PS, tin means add fresh solder.
Hey this is acutally really helpful this would allow me to make switches and buttons for different functions troughout the cockput like lights gear enc. Really really thanks and sorry for my bad grammar :P
Thanks. If I am able to make them with ease I will.
Thanks! Much appreciated.
Glad to help!
Great! Quick question. Do you always use 330μF in this case and what about on/off switches? Same procedure?
Hi ! Great idea !. Could you public the circuit about how we must to weld each wire to each terminal ? I am confused with each terminal numbers. Thanks !!!
hmm.....could be many reasons. Check to make sure that all the usb wires going to the board are connected. Make sure all solder connections are not touching other wires. Could be a possibility that the board might have been damaged from the heat of soldering. Could be a driver issue with the computer. Those are some of the possible problems I can think of.
Thank you Brother,, your smart.. !!
Vinno Rooroh You are awesome Vinno,Thanks!
You're welcome!
thanks,it was useful
Since mame usually has the same set up for keyboards how hard would it be to open/close switch on a specific key so I don't have to map out every game?
nice video from 2013,now use that for some arcade sticks or cheap ones
It's a nice idea but it would not work on the sim because if you connect a switch to key L it will HOLD all other inputs from working. it should be a PULSE and not a key hold.
Thanks man
thank u bro
thanx man...that helped me a lot.....or else i were to buy an adc converter which would nearly cost me around $38 ...Keep it up.....i hv a small doubt...if i have an input like SHIFT+G how to i connect them.....
Is there a way to connect a potentiometer to emulate throttle up key and one for throttle down key
so can i now conect to this diferent bottons and it will work... bottons like switches?
great stuff :)
do you know how many keys can I push at the same time before the computer with my emulators go nuts?
Great Vid. Keep em' coming
Tiff Jimber
Indie Musician and ewok lover
thanks
Hi do you have idea if this work on two players for game controller MAME.Thanks
if you make fine holes that will make it way easy...if you have a dremel or something
just plug the usb into the pc open up text document and use the wires to work out what key they corrospond to as it will be show on the text document .
Great! Can you also emulate the key combination ctrl + key, ctrl + shift + key? and how? And, as already requested, Do you always use 330μF in this case and what about on/off switches? Same procedure?
Thanks! I did some thinking and to get the key combinations you would have to use a DPST relay. Connect each key to the end of a pole and then connect the remaining pole end to any one of the other pole ends. The rest of the procedure is the same as my toggle switch video. I noticed they can get expensive. I would the same capacitor. SPDT on/off switches will not work for this method because there needs to be power flow in both directions. An on/off switch would not allow the power to flow back.
when I connect long wires to chip it starts typing anything is it because its behaving as antena ,I don't know help me to make it type what the key is for.
Do you know the *focus* option?
Yeaaah... It's great but have you already checked the arduino micro? or leonardo? They can emultae a keyboard and mouse so check it ;) But great video!
Hey, I tried doing this, but when I plugged it in, it says device unplugged even though it is plugged in. What should I do? Pls reply asap
Tengo que tratar de hacer lo mismo con el mismo tipo de tarjeta, pero una lata diferente y al conectar la tarjeta al ordenador dije a su error desconocido
que es ese liquido amarillo que usas para soldar!?
Hi I was thinking can I use arduino uno ?
+OperationCockpit Mine is not like this (aka it's not as easily accessable) but it does have a female / male conenction I could use, I just need to know the connector or maybe you could tell me an easier way that I missed. If I upload a pic will you take a quick peak?
cool..
My circuit board looks completely different :( there aren't open contacts, the lines on the clear plastic go into a white plastic connector thing on the circuit board... :| I'm not really sure how it can be used. Any advice? Thanks.
Hi Clara, do not know what the circuit board looks like but maybe the plastic connector can be removed and contacts would be under it?
Thank you. I ended up doing something else already that I saw in another video which is separating the two plastic sheets of the keyboard, finding the circle beneath one of the keyboard buttons and connecting a wire to the circle on each side of the plastic. I then connected the other end of each wire to an arcade button, so when the button was pressed it was as if the two sheets were being pressed together, thus setting off the keyboard button. :)
forget my ignorance but what is the name of the clear part you put the wires into 7:55?}
It is called a strip terminal or a barrier strip
Can i connect a rotart switch to the keyboard emulator????????
Thank you!!!!!!!
no
Is there a way to do this with a Breadboard or something?
Darryl Mann Sure, a breadboard will organize everything much better.
not emulator. its just board from keyboard. its still keyboard. hope you allready switch to arduino boards so much easier. not need know any programming simple sketch allready there for you and 1million example on net
Gp40 wiz board
Warning: I'm a noob, and I know nothing. And I have a rather stupid question (sorry): When you were connecting the wires to the circuit, are the different wires allowed to touch each other? at: 6:40
Pre tor And what will happen if you connect the wire 8 and 16 together (12:40) and keep them together? Will it repeat the number 7? like 77777777777
Pre tor Good luck on your panel build! There's no such thing as a stupid questions. With every answer you learn something. If the wires touch when connecting the circuit nothing will happen. Just as long as they do not touch when you are done. Yes, if you keep the wires together it will keep repeating. I recommend looking into a keyboard emulator. It's much easier!
Can you make a video about keyboard emulators? Is it the same as the keyboard board/chip?
What is this
Is he really emulating? He has hardware that is sending signals to the OS.
A virtual keyboard that sends commands to the OS via a mouse press would be emulating. Also, seems like taking that circuit board and finding the appropriate connector would be better than sandpaper..
my eyes!!!! F... autofocus
I don't understand why you make things so complicated!
Just buy a cheap I/O card and you can do whatever you want with it! This way you can only use MOM switches, you don't have 1/0 positions. If you use a I/O card you can actually use switches and assign different functions to different states of the switch.
Andy Krause Yup that would be totally easier. In my future builds I will be using an Arduino board.
up = Z
down = S
back = Q
forward = D
button1 = J
button 2 = K
button 3 = L
button 4 = M
button 5 = U
button 6 = I
button 7 = O
button 8 = P
START = 1
SELECT 2
CAN YOU HELP ME HOW TO FIX THE BUTTONS !!
I think the easiest fix would be to reassign the keys and buttons to a new command in flight sim. It should be in the control settings.
respect bro (y)
thanx man...that helped me a lot.....or else i were to buy an adc converter which would nearly cost me around $38 ...Keep it up.....i hv a small doubt...if i have an input like SHIFT+G how to i connect them.....
when I connect long wires to chip it starts typing anything is it because its behaving as antena ,I don't know help me to make it type what the key is for.
Hi I was thinking can I use arduino uno ?
Not the uno, but the leonardo can emulate keyboards.
Uno can emulate a USB keyboard by reflashing the firmware using Atmel Flip.
It's pretty easy, even I can do it....
Anglo can arduino mega do the same ?
Hossam Zayed Yes it can, you program a Mega just like a Uno - the Mega just has more I/O capability
Thanks Anglo very much
Can you give me a link to how to i'm kind of new to arduino. Also i have a motor connected to the arduino mega and it is PID controlled using a magnetic encoder. The encoder uses 2 interrupt pins for accurate control over the motor. Does the keyboard modification or code require interrupt pins ? And if so can it work without problem with the motor interrupt function ?
My project requires a joystick controlling a game and a real motor at the same time in sync.
Thank you very much in advance.