Project Description

The idea is to create a DIY throttle quadrant for flight simulators like MSFS or X-plane. First part is CAD modelling the enclosure and parts of the mechanism. This is mostly done in my free time. During this hackweek I want to focus on electronics and coding, namely creating a HID device recognized by OS as such. It will be my first contact with arduino and C++ (I think ?) language.

Functions I want to incorporate:

• two engine throttle with option to switch into single engine mode
• speedbreak / parking break
• trim wheel
• flaps
• engine switches
• landing gear switch
• optionally mess around with 12864 display I have lying around
• optionally adding two rumble motors salvaged from an old gamepad

Goal for this Hackweek

• create simple HID device recognized by OS and simulator
• start with a simple switch like landing gear
• add potentiometer based trottles
• continue adding remaining switches, levers, whatever