Large USB button to replicate countermeasures button?

[dadunn1700]

Been looking at buying a large USB powered button to create a semi-realistic representation of the red countermeasure button above the F-18 throttle on a desktop configuration.

 

Anybody tried such thing and had a good experience?

 

Here are some buttons I've considered.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/106219173/the-big-button-red?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-electronics_and_accessories-computers_and_peripherals-other&utm_custom1=b2cd4d9a-278b-4d18-839f-991b0b925902&utm_content=go_1843970779_69216055385_346364368041_pla-317092178063_c__106219173&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1PDQ-LO44wIVDY_ICh38TQ-EEAkYEyABEgLzEvD_BwE

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/287529869/big-usb-push-button-easy-install-for?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-electronics_and_accessories-computers_and_peripherals-keyboards_and_mice-keyboards&utm_custom1=b2cd4d9a-278b-4d18-839f-991b0b925902&utm_content=go_1843970779_69216056585_346429258247_aud-318110574626:pla-315470422934_c__287529869&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyajX47W44wIVEa_ICh0wuQe8EAkYDyABEgKdvfD_BwE

Edited July 16, 2019 by dadunn1700

[fael097]

I'd buy a game controller usb board and a big red button (just a switch, not usb or anything) and DIY it. it seems such a waste using a usb port for only one input.

 

there are boards such as this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Falcon-General-Purpose-Joystick-Controller/dp/B01A7A3ME8/ref=sr_1_6

 

but I don't know if it's any good, or how cockpit builders are doing their things these days.

 

but hey, that's just me. if you just want one button, why not?!

[Eddie]

I use a couple of these: http://www.usbbutton.com/

 

One for for the cockpit wall slap switch, and one for emergency jettison. Very easy to program and well priced as well.

[Emmy]

I use a couple of these: http://www.usbbutton.com/

 

One for for the cockpit wall slap switch, and one for emergency jettison. Very easy to program and well priced as well.

 

Nice find Eddie...

[Moafuleum]

If you have programming skills, you can use an Arduino Leonardo/Micro and DIY.

[dadunn1700]

Thanks for all the input guys!

[dadunn1700]

I use a couple of these: http://www.usbbutton.com/

 

One for for the cockpit wall slap switch, and one for emergency jettison. Very easy to program and well priced as well.

 

Excellent find Eddie! Looks much more affordable and comes with configuration software.

 

Did you spring for the deluxe version with the stainless steel base or was the regular version with the plastic rugged enough to handle the pounding?

[dadunn1700]

I'd buy a game controller usb board and a big red button (just a switch, not usb or anything) and DIY it. it seems such a waste using a usb port for only one input.

 

there are boards such as this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Falcon-General-Purpose-Joystick-Controller/dp/B01A7A3ME8/ref=sr_1_6

 

but I don't know if it's any good, or how cockpit builders are doing their things these days.

 

but hey, that's just me. if you just want one button, why not?!

 

I'd def do this if I had the know-how. I purchased an X-99e WS workstation motherboard with as many USB ports as I could find (10x rear IO USB3 ports and 4x front USB3 ports) when I built my PC just so I could go ham with peripherals. Honestly, I'll probably connect the button to a powered USB hub and call it a day.

Edited July 21, 2019 by dadunn1700

[Eddie]

Excellent find Eddie! Looks much more affordable and comes with configuration software.

 

Did you spring for the deluxe version with the stainless steel base or was the regular version with the plastic rugged enough to handle the pounding?

 

The stainless version wasn’t available when I got mine, but the plastic is plenty strong enough for the job in my opinion.

 

They really do work perfectly, the key command configuration is stored on the buttons themselves, so no need to run any software in the background either.

[FETUS]

Thinking about getting one and mounting it under my chair to EJECT!