Justin Michaud
Human Interface Devices
Development of custom USB Human Interface Devices (HID), including a Raspberry Pi Pico–based 5-button macro pad and an in-progress force-feedback HOSAS flight control system. This work explores custom hardware, firmware, and mechanical design for specialized input devices, with room for future controllers and experimental interfaces.
Hands On Stick and Stick
This project is a custom force-feedback HOSAS (Hands-On-Stick-And-Stick) control system designed to produce precise torque feedback using BLDC-driven dual gimbals. Currently in the late mechanical design stage, the work focuses on refining the gimbal structure, drive ratios, and overall architecture before moving into prototyping and control electronics development.
PC Macropad
A compact USB macro pad built around the Raspberry Pi Pico, designed on a custom PCB with five programmable buttons for quick shortcuts and workflow automation. The device includes a three-mode selection switch, RGB backlighting, and a photoresistor that automatically adjusts LED brightness based on ambient light.