Mini HOTAS Gamepad 40

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Traveling with a laptop and playing simulators is not a good mix and while I missed my HOTAS setup back home I thought of building a mini HOTAS I could easily take with me and not take up too much room yet still be easy to use. Connects with USB to computer and uses standard drivers, no extra drivers necessary. So I gutted an old RC transmitter and combined its gimbals with trim pots, some switches and toggles. Everything is powered using a Leobodnar BU0836A 12-Bit Joystick Controller and matrix board. Very easy tro use and install. The CC between mounting holes is 40mm hence the name Mini HOTAS 40. Parts needed: 2pcs gimbals CC40mm 8pcs 7mm momentary push switches 4pcs 3-way flip switches 6pcs 10x2mm rare earth magnets 6pcs M3 screws 6pcs M3 knurl nuts 1pcs USB-cable (A-connector and open ended), length depending on your need. For use with laptop I have only 60cm. 1pcs Rubber grommet suitable for USB cable 1pcs zip tie 1pcs BU0836A 12-Bit Joystick Controller: http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=219 1pcs BU0836A Break out Matrix board: http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=274 Note: I've also designed a larger version for CC45mm gimbals: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2569465