CPUWIZ Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 What ever happened to that? Vaporware? I am asking, because I just had a moment of "AHA!" and I think I can use the PCB's, I had made for the MCP I/O board, to make one. I think I am gonna fire up MPLab later, the protocol doesn't look very complicated. Screw arcade sticks, PS2 controllers are cheap and feel great, on top of that, you can buy plenty of PS2 arcade sticks for cheap. EDIT: Some lunatic claims that I took this from someone else, even claims I have some adapter already, that someone else made. I wrote every single line of assembly code myself and I ran my own logic analyzer, I asked whatever happened to the old project, that's all. So this thread is closed and I have a Robotron adapter. LOL 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 What ever happened to that? Vaporware? This(?) [More details here] Don't believe it was ever distributed or at least not mass produced. Someone may be able to provide better insight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I am asking, because I just had a moment of "AHA!" and I think I can use the PCB's, I had made for the MCP I/O board, to make one. I think I am gonna fire up MPLab later, the protocol doesn't look very complicated. Screw arcade sticks, PS2 controllers are cheap and feel great, on top of that, you can buy plenty of PS2 arcade sticks for cheap. "Build it and they will come!" I mean, "buy!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 "Build it and they will come!" I mean, "buy!" I thought that, when I made the devkit/homebrew flash cart. EDIT: LOL, I just found the protocol for the PS2 Guitar Hero controller. I wonder if the DDR pad has it's own protocol as well, someone could totally do a DDR, with POKEY. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 ...someone could totally do a DDR, with POKEY. I think you meant to say SDR... Shat-Dance-Revolution ***click to animate 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Wongojack I believe showed an adapter for PS2 pad to Atari, I bought one myself, but haven't tried it yet. Hooking up a PS2 to both controller ports for Robotron 2048, or for 2600 games that use 2 controllers (Stargete, Defender Arcade) is something I want. I've actually just received some Sega Genesis 3-button pads, one for modding to connect to both ports to play Defender Arcade. If you make a controller box for using unmodified PS2 sticks, I want to buy one. I can even supply my own joystick extension cable cords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hooking up a PS2 to both controller ports for Robotron 2048, or for 2600 games that use 2 controllers (Stargete, Defender Arcade) is something I want. I've actually just received some Sega Genesis 3-button pads, one for modding to connect to both ports to play Defender Arcade. If you make a controller box for using unmodified PS2 sticks, I want to buy one. I can even supply my own joystick extension cable cords. Back of the envelope calculations reveal, that I can do dual directions, with one button each, or dual direction, with only two buttons on one port. So, yes, SpyHunter and Robotron would be a go on the first scheme. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Back of the envelope calculations reveal, that I can do dual directions, with one button each, or dual direction, with only two buttons on one port. So, yes, SpyHunter and Robotron would be a go on the first scheme. Wanna have Edited September 14, 2014 by gambler172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 These need to happen for the 7800 and the 5200. Thanks CPUWIZ. I will purchase. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I find this thread sexually arousing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am a fan of all CPUWIZ products I've bought thus far, and I would happily buy this product if/when ready. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhcocker Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wow that is awesome. CPU Wiz you are a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 LOL, I haven't done anything yet, I was just wondering if I'd step on someone's toes, if I did. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 To hell with it, even if, I need to see if I can make it work with my existing boards. Could be cool for other purposes too, hell, could interface to Coleco, C64, etc.! Turned one of my MCP I/O boards into a socket festival, so it can be used like a breadboard. Theoratically, all connections are there to read the PS2 joystick and control one LED (for now). Now I just need to write the PIC code (ICSP connection already in place, as you can see). 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBuff Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Einen für mich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SabertoothRetro Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I'm in too if (when) this comes to fruition. Although I really dig my homemade 7800 arcade sticks, the PS controllers are some of the best designed in gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandenivoldsk Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I would like two of these, if they are made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickcris Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 This looks great! Would defiantly purchase 1 if you make them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 2 for me if it becomes real please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi WIZ and for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi, I will order two definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I will grab two as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Do we all have to order 2? LOL..or would one work? just need to find a ps2 controller.. I cut all mine up trying to get them to work with the 2600 twelve years ago but it never worked.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 I have not said anything about producing such things, I want to know if I can make it work. Which so far, is a whole lot of nothing, because I am busy with RL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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