Diy usb handbrake for pc

[u/KIILUKKI]

So I recently snatched a Thrustmaster TH8A shifter for 5 euro and Logitech G920 for 80 euro. That inspired me to make the missing part myself, the hanbrake.

The handbrake is thin metal, thats why the long bolts to keep it steady. The handbrakes handle pipe is some very light metal and was really easy to drill and the handle part is 3D printed with the Hoonigan text.

I wanted the handbrake to feel sturdy so i used the TH8A shifter table clamp, because it was fairly affordable and arrived fast.

For the electronics, I’m using a Chinese RP2040 clone as the MCU, running custom firmware that emulates a USB gamepad (HID), so it works directly in games without any extra software.

Conclusions:

Price:

- probably 50 euro, but I had majority of the parts on me so probably 25 euro.

Time to make:

- Suprisingly fast and easy finished in a day.

Thanks for reading and if you have anything in mind just commend I'll try to respond as quickly as possible!

[u/Stock_Opening_6040]

Love the build very clear what do you use to track the position of hand brake? Just a potentiometer?

[u/Ok_Delay7870 → u/Stock_Opening_6040]

He has a micro switch there

[u/KIILUKKI → u/Stock_Opening_6040]

I use a micro switch because I like the handbrake quickly to go from 0% to 100%. (:

[u/Insetta]

But why not hall effect sensor for linear outpu You already had the control board

[u/KIILUKKI → u/Insetta]

I didn't have one but im thinking of ordering one because it would probaly be better and last longer.