2x micro with usb connections

Using Arduino Interfacing w/ Software on the Computer
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Hi there.

I'm working on some sim rig ideas, buttons, hats, joysticks etc. I'm currently trying to get a second Micro connected but it appears the pc is seeing both the connected Micros as one device. If I program a button from micro 1 it overwrites the settings for micro 2 and so on.

Am I missing some kind of naming convention in the Arduino sketch, or do I need to name the joystick devices in some way? I'm using the standard joystick module.

If this can't be done I have a really big headache as Microsoft hid joysticks are still limited to a certain number of buttons/hats etc.

Any ideas?

Many thanks.

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You have not told us how you are making the connections.
Paul

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I don’t know what more I can add. Example switch one, pin 10 to one end of the switch, ground goes to the other. ??

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Perhaps a diagram showing the connections?
Paul

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Oh sorry, I cross posted from another thread.

They’re connected to the pc via usb. The data gathering isn’t a problem. The wiring isn’t the problem. The pc interface is the problem.

Both micros do exactly what they should on their own, but if I plug both in (separate usb cables) windows sees them both as one and they compete.

Arduino sketch only sees one micro on one port.

So, is there code I need to add to a sketch to make them seen as unique to windows or is this not possible?

Do you want me to draw a usb cable?

Many thanks.

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And you are using two separate instances of the IDE, meaning two distinct windows on your PC?
Paul

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This should do the trick for you. It is meant for Leonardo, but it should work with Micro, too.
https://forum.arduino.cc/t/multiple-leonardos-as-hid-joystick-how-to-change-the-names/402646/2?u=frutabruta

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