DIY Logitech Shifter USB Adapter (No Soldering!)

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I'm going to show you how to build a simple USB adapter for the Logitech Driving Force Shifter. This only takes about 15 minutes to put together, and requires absolutely no soldering.

๐Ÿ”ง Parts:
* DB9 Male to Screw Terminal Adapter: https://amzn.to/3lMkH2X
* Solid-Core Wire (22 AWG): https://amzn.to/3z4cGy2
* Arduino Leonardo: https://amzn.to/3LQSEde or https://amzn.to/3za8BIu
* Needle-Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/3LUokOT

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๐Ÿ’พ Downloads:
* Sim Racing Library: https://github.com/dmadison/Sim-Racing-Arduino/releases/latest
* Joystick Library: https://github.com/MHeironimus/ArduinoJoystickLibrary/releases/latest
* Arduino IDE: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software

๐Ÿ“ Article: https://www.partsnotincluded.com/how-to-build-a-diy-logitech-shifter-usb-adapter/

If you want something more permanent, I've designed some open source circuit board "shields" that attach to an Arduino Pro Micro. These come with a 3D-printable case and custom boards files so that the adapter shows up as a "Sim Racing Shifter" over USB. For more info, watch the overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2HPVuGpqec

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:13 Supplies
0:27 Connector Wiring
2:19 Arduino Wiring
2:59 Download Software
3:20 Install Libraries
3:38 Upload Firmware
4:25 Testing
5:13 Outro

"Industrious Ferret" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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