This video shows an affordable way to add USB support to maker projects.
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The CH559 is a 8051 architecture based microcontroller that has built in dual USB Hosts. This allows to interface generic Keyboards, Mice, MIDI devices and in my case gamepads. I added this chip as an add on to my ESP32 based game console to replace the SNES controllers by cheap generic ones. The communications is handled over UART which can be done by both ends in hardware. There still is some work to do but you can try it out already. Have fun!
CH559 firmware sources & compiler:
github.com/atc1441/CH559sdccU...
Aarons video:
• Usb mouse and keyboard...
Links to my game using the USB:
github.com/bitluni/GameWing2USB
CH559:
link.bitluni.net/ch559
Links to the parts (affiliate links):
USB SNES Gamepad ($2.70 shipped):
USB Fake PS3 Controller ($3.30 shipped):
aliexpress.bitluni.net/usbPs3
aliexpress.bitluni.net/usbSnes
Set of Tweezers ($3):
aliexpress.bitluni.net/tweezers
Flux ($3 for two):
aliexpress.bitluni.net/flux
Ultrasonic Cleaner(~$50):
aliexpress.bitluni.net/cleaner
Soldering Mat ($9):
aliexpress.bitluni.net/mat
My camera and lens (4k 60fps):
amazon.bitluni.net/gh5
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