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In this previous post Fatlimey linked some brains for a USB controller. I just wanted to know if this UK Maplin equivilent is the same thing/similar thing?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=42857

Is it worth getting something like this if all i want to create is a simple arcade button and led 5x5 controller (similar to this: http://djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=2492)?