There are many reasons why I went to a professional engraver. That includes the laser cutting and engraving. I recommend against hand drilling the front panel.Īll of the above parts cost me approximately £150. To link the Teensy with the panel mount socket.ġ x Custom Engraved Front Panel. To cable to the PC.ġ x USB-MINI to USB-A Cable. To attach to the rear of the unit.ġ x USB-A to USB-B Cable. How this works is actually a mystery to me.ġ x USB-B Panel Mount Socket. This is to regulate current through the matrix. This is to power the LEDs, which in these particular switches are 12V. Teensy is the only Arduino compatible PMC with native USB-HID that I know of.ġ x 5V - 12V Step-Up Module. ġ x Teensy 3.2 Programmable Microcontroller. I could not find the same buttons individually.ġ x Retex Sloped Console Enclosure (33020102). Removable covers.Ģ x ON/OFF/EMERGENCY STOP Switch Box. Missile/Flip covers available.ģ0 x Rectangular Illuminated Push-Button Switch. Here are links to every part I used in the build.ħ x Momentary ON/OFF Toggle Switch. Research every switch fully, order samples and measure everything before committing to laser cutting or engraving.įor my controller, I sourced almost everything through eBay. The layout will be wholly dependant on your choice of buttons and switches.
If you want to customise or completely change the layout, you should use a geometrically accurate drawing application. Feel free to use the layout provided if you intend to follow my design completely. It's not rocket surgery, is it?įirst of all you're going to want to draw a layout. Go there, understand what a matrix is, why it's useful here, and then come back. You're in the right place.įirst of all, there are a couple of fundamentals to understand before we continue. And if you've ever wanted to use the term 'matrix' in conversation without referring to an overrated Hollywood movie, then read on.
If you're not good at soldering now, you will be by the time you have finished. If you've never used an Arduino or done any coding, this is a pretty good place to start. So you want to make a custom switch panel for Elite Dangerous, or some other game, huh? It's easier than you might think.
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