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OpenRidingController – DIY horse riding controller for the PC

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Why This Matters

The OpenRidingController introduces a DIY solution for horse riding enthusiasts and gamers, enabling more immersive experiences on PC and Mac. Its open-source design and use of affordable components make it accessible for hobbyists and developers interested in custom gaming peripherals. This innovation could inspire further customization and development of specialized controllers in the gaming industry.

Key Takeaways

OpenRidingController

A horse riding game controller for the PC/Mac. The idea is to emulate basic horse riding behaviors and converts those to work a variety of video games.

The controller mainly uses RP2040 Zero, TCRT5000 IR modules and 3D printed parts. Code uses CircuitPython 10 for fast prototyping, later revisions may move to Arduino C or something similar.

Currently the controller can emulate keyboard, mouse and DirectInput controller, however, this wont work on any "keyboard to game console" adapter, because of how the USB composite system works.

Hardware Required

RP2040 Zero

4 pcs TCRT5000 Infrared Reflective Sensor (with analog out)

3D Printed parts, steel pipes and M3 hardware

Required Libraries

Adafruit CircuitPython HID Library

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