DIY Steering Wheel Base

[sirnoname]

It is equal which chip you use. I am firm with both, 16f and 18f.
But the MPLAB software use C++ compiler for 500€ or 30 days trial.
You must use for 18f and USB the old MPLAB 8 and for 16F1459 the new MPLABX software. For MPLAB 8 you have to use C18 compiler, for MPLABX the X8 compiler. This because the ready written HID samples are written for one compiler and are not portable to other compilers.
You should think about the 16F because of internal Oszillator and cheap version. Two PWM for H-Bridges. It is also using the newer MPLABX. There is a simple sample for HID where you simple exchange the descriptor for Force Feedback.

[dennisnojack]

Touch Down!

USB-HID with arduino
http://www.circuitsathome.com/mcu/hid-j ... ode-sample

[dennisnojack]

Hi at all!

Yesterday I build a prototypeboard for the AS5045 12Bit contactless magnetic rotary encoder.
The AS5045 has SPI output over 3 wires and a PWM output.
To convert the PWM-Signal to a 0 to 5V analog signal, I used a simple passive low pass filter (2x 10K ohm resistor and 2x 2,2µF capacitors).


I tested it on my BU0836-LC and on my Arduino. Works fine.
The steering is very precise. Tested with 360° steering impact.

More detailed information coming soon.

[vell001]

Hi at all!

More detailed information coming soon.

congratulations,I am wating for your detailed information...

[RacingMat]

Hi Dennisnojack!

What's new? Can you share the results of your prototype?

We are interested in seeing your progress!
Mat

[vell001]

I am using vjoy http://vjoystick.sourceforge.net/site/ to build my wheel, I finished the base controll function. vjoy is very useful, but ffb is not support now~ I am waiting auther to finish ffb. And I am waiting for your news

[dennisnojack]

Hi.

Arduino UNO and MEGA2560 USB firmware for HID devices.
https://github.com/harlequin-tech/arduino-usb

I compiled a firmware for my Arduino Mega 2560 (Environment: Debian Linux, AVR-LIBC).
Now my Arduino Mega 2560 is a 40 Button USB HID. Works on native (no driver needed) Windows and Linux. Mac OS not testet yet.

I also try a Controller with 8 analog axis and 40 Buttons.

EDIT:

I compiled a Firmware with FFB description...
FFB description automatically added to registry when plug in the Controller.

[vell001]

I compiled a Firmware with FFB description...
FFB description automatically added to registry when plug in the Controller.

Can you upload your project to github.com? I am very interested in this project

[RacingMat]

Hey!

that's really excellent turning arduino as USB HID with FFB descriptors!

I have seen the arduino requirements on your site

This is a collection of USB firmware for the Atmega8U2 and Atmega16U2 processors on the UNO and MEGA2560 boards.

but I'm not sure:
Does a Arduino PRO MINI ATMEGA328 5V/16M MWC avr328P Development Board @3$ work?
In such a case, event button boxes would be really cheap!

Well done

About FFB, can you give usmore information about your wheel?

yours
Mat

[dennisnojack]

My FFB HID discription is different to the Sample HID Description.

Now i have to figure out, if the firmware give FFB output to the Arduino and how to give input to the HID.