arcade-style colecovision controller

[arcade-style colecovision controller]

Hey thanks for the nice comments!

 

It definitely is easier to use a hacked coleco PCB. I actually, initially had it hooked up that way, but the circuit is pretty simple, and i wanted a challenge; to make the entire thing from scratch so i ditched the orginal PCB and assembled it from scratch. I can also make as many as i like without the need to source old CV controllers. I also wanted a new DB9 cable too because the standard, twirly type (apart from being annoying haha) would mean the system would have to be right next to the arcade controller. So i've replaced that as well with a straight one so the system can be across the room.

 

(ill post some photos of the guts of it soon)

 

Yeah i was thinking of maybe making a revision B, to have 4 buttons for the 1 to 4 buttons on the number pad across the top of the "arm" and "fire" buttons. I'd have to work out the circuit, but i think i should be able to do it without any trouble. That covers 99% of the games out there, and also would save having to hit buttons on controller 2 to start the game.

 

I'm not sure if it would work with the 7800 but the connector is the same as a standard CV controller (screwless db9) and also the circuit is the same as that found in a standard CV controller too, so, i'd assume if a standard CV controller works in a 7800, this should work as well.

[arcade-style colecovision controller]

Hi all,

I used to have a colecovision when i was younger (my first console) and i recently decided to buy one off ebay to take a trip down memory lane. Well, to say i was extremely disspointed in the orginal controllers was an understatement. They are pretty old, and just uncomfortable to use.

 

I decicded to undertake a bit of a project and build an arcade style controller from scratch. Heres the end result:

 

http://www.chromesphere.com/coleco/IMGP2881a.jpg

 

http://www.chromesphere.com/coleco/IMGP2896a.jpg

 

Theres just no way i can go back to the old one now. This controller is so much fun to use and considering that a large majority of colecovision games were arcade ports, the arcade controller really fits the bill.

 

There's a HUGE amount of assembly involved as I've made the PCB from scratch, however that said, I'm considering possibly making a few of these to sell, but just don't know the demand for it. If your interested in something like this, drop me a line: Paul at chromesphere dot com.