🛫 Build Your Own Diamond DA42NG Throttle Console – DIY Kit

Turn your 3D printer and an affordable Arduino board into a fully functional Diamond DA42NG throttle console for X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 & 2024.

This project is designed for flight sim enthusiasts who want to add realistic controls to their home cockpit without needing advanced electronics knowledge. With step-by-step illustrated instructions and ready-to-use firmware, you’ll be flying in no time.

✅ What’s Included

• 3D-printable STL files for all parts

• Arduino sketch (firmware) – plug & upload with Arduino Leonardo/Pro Micro

• Wiring diagrams with real photos (all pins clearly labeled)

• Joystick libraries (ZIP format) for the Arduino IDE

• Full illustrated assembly & setup guide (PDF)

Everything is organized into easy folders — just unzip and follow the guide.

🔧 Features

• 4 smooth analog axes (throttle & trim controls)

• Up to 11 buttons (expandable to 32)

• Recognized automatically as a USB HID joystick in Windows

• Works seamlessly with MSFS 2020 & MSFS 2024

• Uses affordable, widely available components (Arduino Leonardo/Pro Micro + potentiometers + microswitches)

🎮 What You Need

• A 3D printer (or access to one)

• Arduino Leonardo / Pro Micro (ATmega32U4)

• 7x AS5600 magnetic rotary encoders

• 11x momentary pushbuttons

• Wires, resistors, and M3 screws (full parts list inside)

• Windows PC with Microsoft Flight Simulator

🚀 How it works

1. Install the included Arduino IDE version

2. Copy the “rename” files into your Arduino folder

3. Open the provided sketch and upload it to your board

4. Add the included joystick libraries

That’s it! Plug your board into the PC → it will show up as “DIY Beyond 3D – DA42NG Console”.
Open MSFS 2020/2024, map the axes and buttons, and enjoy a realistic twin-engine throttle experience.

👨‍✈️ Why choose DIY Beyond 3D?

• Designed by a flight sim enthusiast

• Affordable DIY solution compared to commercial hardware

• Includes everything you need (not just STLs)

• Beginner-friendly instructions — as easy as building with LEGO

⚡ Print. Assemble. Connect. Fly your DA42NG like the real thing.