USB Crank Controller

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<p>See it in action! <a href="https://twitter.com/ecken/status/1136711911196827649">https://twitter.com/ecken/status/1136711911196827649</a></p> <p>Ever wonder what it's like to control things with a crank? This project explores the use of a crank mechanism that attaches to a rotary encoder. With the Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 and CircuitPython, we can simulate a USB Human Interface Device (HID) device (like computer keyboards, mice, and gamepads) to trigger commands, macros and key presses. This idea was inspired by the Play Date device (<a href="https://play.date/">https://play.date/</a>) by Panic.</p> <p>Learn Guide<br/> <a href="https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-hid-crank-controller/">https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-hid-crank-controller/</a></p> <p>Code on GitHub<br/> <a href="https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/tree/master/Crank_USB_HID">https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit\_Learning\_System\_Guides/tree/master/Crank\_USB\_HID</a></p> <p>Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0<br/> <a href="https://adafru.it/3727">https://adafru.it/3727</a></p> <p>Rotary Encoder<br/> <a href="https://adafru.it/377">https://adafru.it/377</a></p> <p>USB microB Cable – Fully reversible<br/> <a href="https://adafru.it/4111">https://adafru.it/4111</a></p> <p>10-wire silicone cover ribbon cable<br/> <a href="https://adafru.it/3890">https://adafru.it/3890</a></p> <p>3D Printer – Inventor II<br/> <a href="https://adafru.it/3897">https://adafru.it/3897</a></p> <p>Filament for 3D Printers<br/> <a href="https://adafru.it/2080">https://adafru.it/2080</a></p> <p>Turbo Mode<br/> The rotary encode simulates key presses each time a pulse is produced. By turning the encoder, rapid key presses are generated – This is similar to the "Turbo" button prominently featured on USB gamepads. We've come up with some use cases for this.</p> <p>Turn up/down volume or screen brightness<br/> Play MakeCode Arcade games<br/> Scroll webpages<br/> Rotate 3D models in CURA Slicer</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Licence: Creative Commons - Attribution Category: DIY Custom Section</h3>