I recently bought a few button switches and want to modify my cockpit, but I have no idea where to start. I'd appreciate some guidance.

Current situation: I have several illuminated rocker switches and 22mm latching buttons, as well as an Arduino board, but I don’t understand circuit connections or programming. My main questions are:

1. How do I connect the buttons to the Arduino? Do I need additional resistors?

2. How can I make the computer recognize these buttons as game controllers?

3. How can I make the button lights change according to the game status (e.g., green light on when the engine starts)?

I hope experienced friends can share basic wiring diagrams or code templates.

https://github.com/MMjoy

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/99954-mmjoy

https://www.instructables.com/Create-a-Joystick-Using-the-Arduino-Joystick-Libra/

or

https://www.siminnovations.com/

 

 

Edited December 27, 2025Dec 27 by MaSi