DIY Controller

Hi Guys,

i have a question and I'm sorry if there is a solution on the internet already, I'm just not able to find it. I bought a pro micro with the atmega32u4 chip. I not a Programmer but I need a code where I can use a Joystick and 12 buttons so I could do my own Controller for my hobbyproject with retropie. So my question is if anyone has a code like that maybe or does know from where I can get it? I tried what its listed on this side : Arduino Leonardo/Micro As Game Controller/Joystick: 10 Steps but I dont know how to add any button or make my joystick work or I tried to make what says on the arduino site with keyboard layout I just can't to do it. I really need help and I'm thankfull for any help from you guys.

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beacon_dave over 7 years ago

Have you taken a look at this tutorial ?
Turn your ProMicro into a USB Keyboard/Mouse
https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/337

Also perhaps take a look at this RetroPie project:
PIK3A: The Raspberry Pi 3 IKEA Retro Gaming Table
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beacon_dave over 7 years ago

Have you taken a look at this tutorial ?
Turn your ProMicro into a USB Keyboard/Mouse
https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/337

Also perhaps take a look at this RetroPie project:
PIK3A: The Raspberry Pi 3 IKEA Retro Gaming Table
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vasi_t over 7 years ago in reply to beacon_dave

I will gona try the first one out. Thanks for now. But do you know what i need to write if i want to put the arrow up or down button if i press it?
And I already tried with the code from the retropi table. Unfortunatley I wasn't able to make it so that I can use it with mine.
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beacon_dave over 7 years ago in reply to vasi_t

Looking at the PIK3A code then:

// Joystick Up - Arrow Up Key  
if (joystickUp == LOW)
{
   Keyboard.press(218);  
}  
else 
{  
    Keyboard.release(218);  
} 
// Joystick Down - Arrow Down Key 
if (joystickDown == LOW) 
{ 
   Keyboard.press(217);
}  
else 
{  
   Keyboard.release(217);  
}

More codes listed at:

https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/functions/usb/keyboard/keyboardmodifiers/

vasi_t over 7 years ago in reply to beacon_dave

Oh, sorry. Thank you.
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