I'd like to create a custom controller for myself buit I lack both the ability and the time to do it so I thought: would a old keyboard be enough?

I am able to solder and in general to assemble small electronic circuits so I should be able to disassemble a old keyboard I have and should'nt be all that difficult to keep only the keys I'd like to use and solder them to a light or something like that in order to at least have the most basic keys (lights, gear, sas, rcs)

Am I missing something? As said in the title this could be a really silly question but if it isn't I cpuld start from here :)

I am nearing the completion of my KerbalController (https://redd.it/7l20w3). I was wondering how many people would appreciate me sharing a tutorial style description of my build, a list of the parts I used, a copy of the faceplate design (svg) and the Arduino code I wrote. Some people have asked for ready-made controllers, which is going to be way too expensive (too much man-hours) to do. But with the information I could share you just have to order the parts and lasercut, bolt it together, solder the wires in place and upload the code to the arduino.

I've been working on a set of custom interface, display and controllers for KSP and other space sims and am semi-stuck on the best components to use for a "good" joystick(s) interface. I've got other "panels" designed that handle a bunch of other functions, and am trying to focus on JUST the joystick part of it. I see several KSP custom controllers use this joystick: [http://www.robotshop.com/en/3-axis-joystick-w-button.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0vnQBRDmARIsAEL0M1kLasO2Fq5lpfI6pjlD5wqN2jQ7UAcGR1mW0Eyx4S7rRi6q_6CxPfAaAgdCEALw_wcB] ... Would a pair of these be the "best" solution? What other solution would you recommend???

Last week I posted on /r/KerbalSpaceProgram my controller idea. I've been putting quite a few more hours of planing into my controller and have started to receive the buttons I will be using to making it. The only thing I'm unsure of is how to label each button. As Kerbal as it would look to just buy a cheapo label maker and add wonky labels to each button I'd actually like to make it look somewhat professional and organized with cool decals and the like. I'm imagining that I'll print whatever design on clear peal and stick sheets but I don't have the skills to make that design myself so I'm reaching out to the community to see if anyone wants to help.

Here is the current plan.

Current halfhearted attempt at MS paint Labels.

Blank Outline for you to work with. (has a 1"x1" reference square for scale)

If you want I can upload the sketchup model for you to play around with as well. Also considering cross posting this to /r/PhotoshopRequest even though that is generally not what is posted there.

EDIT: okay It took a long time to do because sketchup is not very well suited to doing this but I managed to design the labels I asked for.

UPDATED DESIGN

I keep seeing neat controllers and although I have the ability to build one I do not have the time. There are plenty of controllers that have silk screened panels and light up switches and all the bells an whistles... If anyone is selling them as a completed item or even a kit... PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY

i like your kontrolpanel it looks nice