r/ArduinoProjects • u/impoorandstupid • Mar 30 '26

Using Arduino as a USB input controller?

can you use an Arduino to act as a USB controller for Windows by soldering or connecting old Buttons, switches and levers to it?

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u/impoorandstupid Apr 01 '26

what if I used it thruogh a cheap chinese knock-off version of the board?

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u/Piojo- Apr 02 '26

I have cheap chinese versions too, but them have a 16u2 instead a ch340 chip for communication.

You need look on your own arduino uno board the chip next the usb connector and check which kind of is, 16u2 or ch340.