Arcade Gamepad

🕹️ IntroductionI’m an arcade gaming enthusiast and have long wanted to create a compact, custom controller that could deliver the same feel as old-school arcade machines but in a USB plug & play format.For this reason, I decided to design a gamepad based on the Arduino Pro Micro, with a 3D printed case and customizable button mapping. The goal was to create something easy to replicate but also simple to modify—perfect for DIY lovers.This project also connects to two other controllers I built in the past:👉 Joypad for arcade with keyboard keys – a compact arcade-style layout👉 Arcade button for keyboard keys – custom buttons designed for mechanical keyboards🧾 Bill of Materials (BoM)QuantityComponentDescription1Arduino Pro MicroHID-compatible microcontroller with USB-C or micro USB connection11Mechanical switchesKeyboard-style switches (e.g., Cherry MX, Gateron, etc.)1Perfboard60mm x 40mm—Copper wiresAny type suitable for soldering4ButtonsLink to buttons—Male pin headersFor modular wir