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Worth $49.99? The PC Engine Bluetooth Adapter from Humble Bazooka
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Here's a quick look at the Humble Bazooka Bluetooth receiver for Sega Saturn.
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Last night I fired up my VCS for only the second time since I bought it last week, and attempted to pair my Bluetooth controllers... I couldn't get them to stay connected to save my life. I have three official Atari controllers, and I also tried two, different Bluetooth controllers. They all connected, but then lost the connection about 10-feet from the console. It was beyond frustrating trying to play Centipede (or anything). I have the latest bios, the latest firmware updates, and the latest controller updates. I even turned off WiFi (used Ethernet) to avoid interference. I even placed the VCS about 4-feet off the floor to give it a clear range. Pathetic. I finally settled on playing via USB cable, which didn't work well at all. All of which to say, I investigated the Bluetooth chip used in the VCS, and it appears to have "Bluetooth 5.0" capability. However, the VCS is rated to have Bluetooth 4.0. That's significant, because Bluetooth 5.0 has a range of up to 800-feet, whereas Bluetooth 4.0 maxes out at a paltry 33-feet (on a good day, apparently). So, my question is... would it be possible for Atari to release an update that enables this chip's Bluetooth 5.0 ability, or is it limited in some other way by the motherboard or other hardware? The chip itself seems ready to go, so I can't figure out why they'd hobble this capability and stick us with this crappy controller range. Any of your more technically-minded folks have any ideas on whether a 5.0 upgrade could be possible?
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I just dropped a new video on YouTube going over a more comprehensive teardown of the Atari VCS. It goes beyond just taking it apart, and goes into some of the hardware that I found inside. I also talk about a nice upgrade that isn't documented. Check it out and let me know what you think. I know I'm a little late to the teardown of it as there are already some out there, but I feel this one points out some things that the others that I've watched do not. Also, please consider subscribing to my channel Digitally Entertained so that you can watch for more of my video on the VCS that I have planned. Thanks!
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Dear community, first of all, happy new year to everyone. I hope you already started well into the new year. Recently, I was looking for some "easy" Bluetooth / Atari CX40 Joystick adapters and found @tschak909's post. As it seems, currently there are no such solutions available. (I hope this is still applicable?) So, I've been thinking about it for the past few days and decided to sketch a very high-level concept what could be done. I would like to avoid any design faults (and even maybe someone would like to participate somehow), so it’s publicly available on GitHub: https://github.com/cwanized/CX2BTLE/wiki/Introduction (please keep in mind, this is a first draft about some ideas. Spelling etc. not checked yet?) I am not experienced just yet with the ESP32 (in my former company I used to use Microchip PIC/NEC Microcontroller), but what I have seen so far, it should be pretty straight forward. (Astonishing what they have integrated in such a small chip). Furthermore, it would be nice if it is possible to support additional devices and different peripherals (e.g., Sega Controllers etc). Currently I am not sure if this is doable, but if I am going to design a PCB, I should keep these devices /peripherals in mind. Any thoughts? Great idea or just a waste of time? Best regards Chris
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Hi All, Thought I'd ask before trying to recreate the wheel. LOL Any thoughts/experience on whether bluetooth could be used to replace the bulky PEB connection to the console? I tried searching the forum, but didn't see anything related to this topic. Sparkfun had some modules at one point and thought it might be fun to see if it would work. Thanks! Robert
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Not my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd3GD2NO3dI I searched the forums and couldn't find anything. I must be getting senile in my old age - I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to pair the joysticks to the FB9 Gold via Bluetooth until I found the video. The Bluetooth pairing insert in the package was barely readable and confusing. (Off-topic) At least they included an HDMI cable in the box. Edit: Apologies to Bill Loguidice for the negative comment regarding AtGames. It was not meant to offend (admittedly it was not in good taste) but to comment on how the clarity of the instructions could have been improved. I have removed the offending remark.
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Hello, I am "Donlupi", an ATARI project enthusiast. During the last 3 years I have done different projects and tests with ATARI (SIO2MicroSD, SIO2PC, SIO2BT). Some projects are exclusive to me like the one I named "PADDLE - KINECT" ( ) that is now in stand by. Or this project that makes my dear 800XL detect my presence and laugh or cry as the case may be. ( ) I really like to have more time for more things with ATARI I wanted to know the requirements to apply for this contest since I have obtained an interface that allows to connect Joysticks of current consoles (Wii, PS3, PS4) in wireless form via bluetooth. This interface works with any console or retrocomputer that has the common 9-pin controller port (Atari 2600, clones, XEGS, Atari ST, 8-bit Atari, Commodore, Sega Master System and similar). if the sensor is installed inside an ATARI, apart from communicating these joysticks with an eighties device for the first time in history, other functions such as SELECT, OPTION, START and RESET can be accessed in the same joystick without having to be next to it. of the keyboard or console. Attached Videos: Video 1: Atari 800XL "receiving orders" from a Wiimote, note that the BASKETBALL game load is also by bluetooth method too (created by Marcin Sochacki, "Montezuma"). Video 2: Playing the game Pole Position with a Playstation 4 joystick in the style that Nintendo imposed with its WII console for car games "Mario Kart Wii style" (Moving the car only with tilting the joystick) Video 3: Final appearance of the project inside a joystick. I await your comments. Greetings.
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Hi All, SIO2BT project consist of hardware and software related to the wireless Bluetooth communication between the 8-bit Atari computers and emulated SIO devices. The Android SIO2BT App can be downloaded at Google Play. And the link to the PC Software and documentation. SIO2BT project won the first price in the ABBUC competition 2014. This year I extended the scope of the project to support a new Networking Device (coming soon as an Android App software update). To learn more, the original thread is here. In this thread you may express your interest in the hardware (I will send you a PM with details). I recently got some SIO plugs, so I can offer you 2 variants: - SIO2BT as a KIT (can be easiliy installed inside the ATARI computer) for 20€ - SIO2BT in a SIO plug for 30€ Shipping costs (worldwide) are 6€. For convenience I uploaded the current version of the manual Sio2BT Manual.pdf. Please note: - you can't use SIO2BT with stock Atari 800/400 (Incognito board or any other OS switch is required) - you can use SIO2BT with stock ATARI XL/XE, but some games/programs may not work (OS patch is recommended for best compatibility) I will maintain an ordering list to keep you up to date.
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Here is a video of me beating quickman with this thing. It's alright, for $20 you can't go wrong. For those of you who haven't heard, play asia released a bluetooth adapter for NES last week. It's alright !
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From the album: Chromebook Unboxing Mar 2013
My Nexus 7 set up with my Belkin Bluetooth Keyboard/Stand combo. Prior to picking up the Chromebook this is what I was using for productivity. It wasn't ideal but it got the job done. Made me miss having a laptop though© 2013 Curtis Mitchell