problems compiling sketch and windows recognizing the arduino

Development Tools IDE 1.x
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Hi, I am new to arduino. I already posted this in the spanish subforum, but could not find anyone that helps me out.

I am trying to replicate this project: HOW TO MAKE A USB ANALOG HANDBRAKE | SIM RACING DIY EBRAKE - YouTube

My board is: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-Leonardo-Pro-Micro-ATmega32U4-5V-16MHz-Module-For-Arduino-Best-Quality/32284746884.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.NaxttQ

What I did:
I installed arduino 1.8.0.

Then I copied the "pro micro" driver from here: https://giltesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SF32u4_boards-master.zip

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/pro-micro--fio-v3-hookup-guide/all

The I selected in Tools>Board>Arduino pro or pro mini and clicked Verify > I get this error:

Build options changed, rebuilding all
In file included from \\TOWER\data\juegos\00 racesim\00 elementos\freno mano\Analog-E-Brake-master\Analog-E-Brake-master\ANALOG_EBRAKE\ANALOG_EBRAKE.ino:8:0:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\libraries\Joystick/Joystick.h:31:2: error: #error The Joystick library can only be used with a USB MCU (e.g. Arduino Leonardo, Arduino Micro, etc.).

 #error The Joystick library can only be used with a USB MCU (e.g. Arduino Leonardo, Arduino Micro, etc.).

  ^

exit status 1
Error compiling for board Arduino Pro or Pro Mini.

Then I selected in Tools>Board>Arduino sparkfun pro micro. I get this message:

Archiving built core (caching) in: C:\Users\rafa\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_cache_349843\core\core_SparkFun_avr_promicro_cpu_16MHzatmega32U4_0c812875ac70eb4a9b385d8fb077f54c.a
Sketch uses 6234 bytes (21%) of program storage space. Maximum is 28672 bytes.
Global variables use 218 bytes (8%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2342 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2560 bytes.

Then I click compile sketch* and get this error:

*this is the sketch:

// Analog eBrake-Handbrake
// PIN A0 to 10k pot output - Throttle Axis
// Use with Arduino ProMicro.
// Tested and working in DiRT RALLY + ASSETTO CORSA
// by AMSTUDIO
// 20.1.2017

#include <Joystick.h>

void setup()

{pinMode(A0, INPUT); 
   Joystick.begin();}

const int pinToButtonMap = A0;

void loop()

{int pot = analogRead(A0);
int mapped = map(pot,0,1023,0,255);
{Joystick.setThrottle(mapped);}}

As shown in the youtube video of the project I am trying to replicate, in minute 8:42 is shown what I guess I should get to be able to calibrate the handbrake. But I het the previous error. Anyone can help me out?

Pls ask me any questions you need.

When I look at windows device manager>com ports> it only shows comms port_COM1 but "arduino is not shown. I remember I read "arduino pro" must be displayed. Also, at windows device manager>universal bus controller> the arduino (usb) is not properly recohnized (error in request of device description).

Hope to find any help.

Rgds

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Hi friend, i built exactly the same handbrake , and i got the same error using Adruino.
Have you solved your problem ? I'm french , i hope you will understand my langage :wink:

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An Arduino Pro Mini is not the same thing as an Arduino Pro Micro.

Try telling the IDE it's a Micro.