Cessna Flight Sim Control Box

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This is a project guide for creating a custom flight simulator control box using Arduino and 3D printing. The guide includes instructions for: 1. Downloading and uploading the UnoJoy sketch to an Arduino Uno 2. Booting the Arduino into DFU mode 3. Installing drivers and running a batch file to turn the Arduino into a USB joystick 4. Wiring the pots and switches to the Arduino 5. Creating a custom 3D printed box using STL files The guide also includes recommendations for customizing the design, printing the front panel, and using CNC routing for a more professional finish. Here are the steps: **Arduino:** * Find an Arduino case or mounting plate that is low profile on Thingiverse * Get an Arduino Uno and follow these instructions: 1. Download UnoJoy (https://github.com/AlanChatham/UnoJoy) 2. Upload the UnoJoy sketch to your Arduino (UnoJoy/UnoJoyArduinoSample/**UnoJoyArduinoSample.ino**) 3. Boot Arduino into DFU mode (see video) 4. Install drivers (UnoJoyWin) 5. Run **TurnIntoAJoystick.bat** (downloaded with UnoJoy files) **Wiring:** * Understand how pots and switches work * Use the 5v and GND pins of the Arduino to power all the pots (and yes, I just soldered all the positives together and into a single wire for 5v on the Arduino) * All "signal" wires for the pots are wired into A0,A1,A2,A3 of your Arduino * The Flaps switch is an On-Off-On. Ground the center post to negative, and then run both other connectors to any digital I/O pin of your Arduino (such as 4 and 5) **The Box:** * Include only the front plate STL, as well as the flaps faceplate * All other parts to construct this are linked herein to remixes, or to online drawings * Recommend using 1/4" (5mm) Birch ply or some light thin wood for the box walls, as it is much lighter and cheaper than all the filament it would take to print this Note: The guide includes a YouTube video link for reference.