2 layers66.4 × 52.5 mm
2 layers200 × 78.8 mm
Openridingcontroller rev2
Squalius-cephalus/OpenRidingController13D.I.Y horse riding controller for the PC.
- Size
- 200 × 78.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 30
- Nets
- 59
- Pads
- 180
- Tracks, vias
- 316, 9
- Pours
- 3
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 10 May 2026
- Updated
- 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Openridingcontroller rev2 is an open-source printed circuit board by Squalius-cephalus, from the Squalius-cephalus/OpenRidingController repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 200 × 78.8 mm with 30 parts on 59 nets, routed with 316 tracks and 9 vias.
It is built around the TCRT5000 and RJ45. Its parts include 10 connectors, 6 resistors, 3 ICs and 1 switch. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
2README
README.mdOpenRidingController
A horse riding game controller for the PC/Mac. The idea is to emulate basic horse riding behaviors and converts those to work a variety of video games.
The controller mainly uses RP2040 Zero, TCRT5000 IR modules and 3D printed parts. Code uses CircuitPython 10 for fast prototyping, later revisions may move to Arduino C or something similar.
Currently the controller can emulate keyboard, mouse and DirectInput controller, however, this wont work on any "keyboard to game console" adapter, because of how the USB composite system works.
Revision 2
Latest revision uses a PCB, and the goal is to minimize the number of 3D printed parts. Strirrups uses an IMU sensors, so controller can be adapted to different frames easily.
Build guide and BOM in the works.
Revision 1
Handwired design, frame, sensors etc uses many 3D printed parts. Not in active develoment.
Video
Hardware Required
- RP2040 Zero
- 4 pcs TCRT5000 Infrared Reflective Sensor (with analog out)
- 3D Printed parts, steel pipes and M3 hardware
Required Libraries
- Adafruit CircuitPython HID Library
- Adafruit CircuitPython Nunchuk
- Adafruit Neopixel
- Bus Devices
- Simple Math
Circuit Diagram
Parts
30| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | RJ45 | Connector_RJ:RJ45_OST_PJ012-8P8CX_Vertical | J2, J6, J9, J10 |
| 4 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_THT:SW_PUSH_6mm_H5mm | B_A1, B_B1, B_C1, B_D1 |
| 4 | VAL** | foot:mouse-bite-1mm-3mm | mouse-bite-1mm-3mm, mouse-bite-1mm-3mm, mouse-bite-1mm-3mm, mouse-bite-1mm-3mm |
| 2 | 10k | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2, R4 |
| 2 | 22 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R5, R6 |
| 2 | 330 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R3 |
| 2 | Conn_01x04_Socket | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3, J7 |
| 2 | MPU6050_Module | foot:MPU6050_Module | A1, A2 |
| 2 | TCRT5000 | foot:OPTO_TCRT5000 | U1, U2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05_Socket | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J8 |
| 1 | Conn_01x06 | foot:Nintendo_Wii_Peripheral_5Pin_Card_edge | J1 |
| 1 | OLED_128x64 | ScottoKeebs_Components:OLED_128x64 | J4 |
| 1 | RP2040_Zero | ScottoKeebs_MCU:RP2040_Zero | U3 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Keebio-Parts.pretty-master:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW1 |
| 1 | USB_A | Connector_USB:USB_A_Molex_67643_Horizontal | J5 |
Questions
How big is the Openridingcontroller rev2 PCB?
It measures 200 × 78.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Openridingcontroller rev2 use?
30 parts, built around the TCRT5000 and RJ45. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the Openridingcontroller rev2 KiCad files?
From the Squalius-cephalus/OpenRidingController repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is kicad/rev2/openridingcontroller_rev2/rev2.kicad_pcb and its schematic kicad/rev2/openridingcontroller_rev2/rev2.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Openridingcontroller rev2 design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Squalius-cephalus before reusing the design.
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