Reply to * Build Log * DIY Controllers (gamepad PCB)

Hi everyone!

I have finally bought some material for my up and coming controller project! I already own a Kontrol X1 that I love, but I also love DIY controllers. So why not build two controllers that have the same dimensions as the X1 to have on each side of it?

As a cheap solution I will use two USB gamepad PCBs! Each gamepad cost about $18 and will give me the following:
4 analog inputs for sliders/knobs
12 (maybe 14) digital inputs for buttons

That is quite what I need for some fun play!

The size of my controllers are the same as the X1: 120x29mm

As a nice detail and addition I will add LEDs to all the buttons. When a button is pushed, the buttons LED will light up! Not as nice as MIDI controlled LEDs, but it will do

As seen on the attached image I will be using two different designs. Functions as followed:

LEFT CONTROLLER:
1 crossfader
2 volume faders (the far left, and far right faders)
1 fader with, until now, planned function
12 buttons for cue points, and other basic functions. Maybe some effects.

I believe that I am satisfied with the left controllers layout. I believe it has the most basic functions I need: crossfader and volume faders.

I like the 3x3 button layout more than 4x4. 3x3 takes less space, and somehow feels better to play with...

For the right controller I'm not as sure... On the attached image there is 2 faders and 2 knobs on it. I added some knobs instead of faders, because the left controller doesn't have any. But I'm not sure... How do you believe I should layout my right controller? A jogwheel would be SO nice, but the budget does not accept it

/ Oskar