{"product_id":"2040-usb-interface-board-20-input-hid-controller-for-flight-sim-switch-button-panels","title":"2040 USB Interface Board – 20‑Input HID Controller for Flight Sim Switch \u0026 Button Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring your custom flight‑sim cockpit to life with the Desktop Aviator Model 2040 USB Interface Board — a reliable, plug‑and‑play HID controller designed for builders who demand precision, simplicity, and long‑term durability. Whether you’re creating a compact switch panel or a full‑scale simulator, the 2040 gives you 20 individual input positions for toggles, push buttons, momentary switches, and other cockpit controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurpose‑Built for Flight Simulation\u003cbr\u003eThe 2040 board is engineered specifically for home cockpit builders using Microsoft Flight Simulator, X‑Plane, DCS World, Prepar3D, and other PC‑based simulators. Every input is recognized instantly as a standard USB HID device — no drivers, no software layers, no complicated setup. Just wire your switches, plug in the USB cable, and assign your controls inside your simulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e20 Independent Inputs  \u003cbr\u003eSupports toggle switches, push buttons, momentary switches, and other simple on\/off devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue Plug‑and‑Play USB HID  \u003cbr\u003eNo drivers required. The board is detected automatically by Windows as a standard joystick‑style controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re building a compact panel or expanding an existing cockpit, the 2040 gives you the flexibility and input count you need without the complexity of larger boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility\u003cbr\u003eWorks with all major flight simulators:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020 \/ 2024)\u003cbr\u003eX‑Plane 10 \/ 11 \/ 12\u003cbr\u003eDCS World\u003cbr\u003ePrepar3D\u003cbr\u003eAny PC game or program that accepts joystick\/button inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eBrand new, fully tested, and ready for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation information ca be found HERE:\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/desktopaviator.com\/Instructions\/Model_2040\/index.htm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desktop Aviator","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126719983852,"sku":null,"price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/8312\/2156\/files\/1782515943_1.webp?v=1785980132","url":"https:\/\/desktopaviator.us\/products\/2040-usb-interface-board-20-input-hid-controller-for-flight-sim-switch-button-panels","provider":"Desktop Aviator","version":"1.0","type":"link"}