Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Massive thanks to Justway for sponsoring this project and providing the professional quality resin prints shown in this video: justway.com
Since I got into making my own electronic devices there was one project I've always wanted to complete. It would be equal parts practical and aesthetic. For me that project was making my very own custom game controller. But the goal post seemed so very far away till I discovered the ESP32 and the ESP32-BLE-Gamepad library (github.com/lemmingDev/ESP32-BLE-Gamepad).
In this video I take you through a project I've spent months in the making on. I cover the design and how I got to the prototype I hold in my hands (along with all the missteps and failures along the way). Once again huge thanks to Justway for believing in my dream and helping me make it come true. If you ever need professional level high quality parts, I highly recommend checking them out.
Link to source files and write-up: tbd
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Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used in this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at ericskiff.com/music
My RGB Gameboy Backlight Controller is now available at http://www.roarkesretrocorner.com!!!
Use the code SJM (all caps) to receive 10% off of your order!
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Massive thanks to Justway for sponsoring this project and providing the professional quality resin prints shown in this video: justway.com
Since I got into making my own electronic devices there was one project I've always wanted to complete. It would be equal parts practical and aesthetic. For me that project was making my very own custom game controller. But the goal post seemed so very far away till I discovered the ESP32 and the ESP32-BLE-Gamepad library (github.com/lemmingDev/ESP32-BLE-Gamepad).
In this video I take you through a project I've spent months in the making on. I cover the design and how I got to the prototype I hold in my hands (along with all the missteps and failures along the way). Once again huge thanks to Justway for believing in my dream and helping me make it come true. If you ever need professional level high quality parts, I highly recommend checking them out.
Link to source files and write-up: tbd
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I've posted a link for Ebay purchase referrals. If you use the link below then I get a small kickback from your purchase (it will cost you nothing, I just get paid for referring customers).
ebay.us/ez4e8u
Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used in this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at ericskiff.com/music
My RGB Gameboy Backlight Controller is now available at http://www.roarkesretrocorner.com!!!
Use the code SJM (all caps) to receive 10% off of your order!
ICStation Affiliate Link: icstation.com/index.php?aid=212
Code: sjmics
Discount Amount: 15% off
Max Use: 1 (one for per user)
Amount Limit: 300
Consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sjm4306
