+grips03 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I should point out rev3 and rev4 work great Rev5 does not work in actual operation and won't be sold or used. Many games work with 5200 digital arcade controller: Moon Patrol, Defender, Ms. Pacman, Archon, MULE, Dig Dug, Jungle Hunt, Mario Bros, River Raid, Robotron, Qix, Super Cobra, Space Invaders, Frogger (rapid fire helps), Berserk, etc. Some games do not work, such as: Congo Bongo, Counter Measure, Final Legacy, Galaxian, Gorf, Missile Command, and perhaps some other I have not tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubelindo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 ¿Does Adventure II work with a digital controller? I read somewhere that you can play HERO untill the moving walls levels with a digital controller, but you need an analog one to pass those levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 no idea, perhaps others know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'm taking a break from making complete controllers for a while. I will continue to sell bare PCBs for $23, or $29 populated shipped in the US. Please note PCBs requires 2 normally open and 2 normally closed (NC) microswitches. If you need 2 nc microswitches with a short lever I'll include them at no extra cost. Microswitches were removed from new NGX controllers, and hence have solder on the tabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 change that, I'll include (4) short lever microswitch for $3 when buying a pcb. They are Omron brand and pulled from NGX controllers, and hence will have solder on the tabs. Reason to provide 4 and not 2 is so that the joystick has the same force needed for up/down/left/right. Mixing brands/force might feel weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Maybe we could produce a FAQ to list the games tested with the controller [and other "home brew" controllers]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Finally tried mine, works great! How does rapid fire work? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Finally tried mine, works great! How does rapid fire work? button "C" is rapid fire version of button "A", just hold down for rapid fire button "D" is rapid fire version of button "B" just hold down for rapid fire holding C works great for Defender and Moon Patrol holding D in Denfender will use all smart bombs too fast, in Moon Patrol buggy will keep jumping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 button "C" is rapid fire version of button "A", just hold down for rapid fire button "D" is rapid fire version of button "B" just hold down for rapid fire holding C works great for Defender and Moon Patrol holding D in Denfender will use all smart bombs too fast, in Moon Patrol buggy will keep jumping Thanks! What a great joystick! Thank you for making these 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Still waiting to test mine. My father recovered my boxed 4-port 5200 the other day but unfortunately, I didn't pack any of the games or the switch box when I boxed it up a good decade and a half ago. D'oh! Hmm...2-port on eBay at a decent price... Edited February 5, 2014 by Lynxpro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I have parts to make 2 more of these. Anyone want to order one? Base controller is used original Neo Geo AES controller. I'll be using new Panasonic microswitches as well. I think they feel slightly nicer than the Omron ones. Also the AES joystick is nicer than the NeoGeoX one as well. The only down side is the cases are used and hence all have scratches from use and being 20 years old. Cases are washed and in good shape otherwise. I'll post pictures of the controller before shipping to ensure it meets expectations. So far I think everyone who has purchased one likes the controller. Edited April 30, 2014 by grips03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Yes, love mine. Sold off my Comp Pro the day after I received it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 As much as I love the 5200, it is my favorite, but it seems a shame to use actual AES sticks from the 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 As much as I love the 5200, it is my favorite, but it seems a shame to use actual AES sticks from the 90s. I kind of agree, but I think if the controller is used and enjoyed then perhaps its ok. I did use the NeoGeoX when it was possible, but its no longer being sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hypothetically, could you use this board to make a 5200 controller using an old Jaguar gamepad? The 3rd fire button could be used for the start or pause function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hypothetically, could you use this board to make a 5200 controller using an old Jaguar gamepad? The 3rd fire button could be used for the start or pause function. not possible, as it uses 2 normally open and 2 normally closed microswitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Here is a picture of the first controller for sale. Second one will be built soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Bare with me. Does your board work in conjunction with the existing hardware of a Neo Geo stick... or does it replace the original hardware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Bare with me. Does your board work in conjunction with the existing hardware of a Neo Geo stick... or does it replace the original hardware? It would require 4 DPST microswitches. Also I mount the new Atari 5200 PCB in the same spot as the ACBD button PCB, hence 24mm Seimitsu buttons are used. I also like the Seimitsu buttons more as well. Edited May 1, 2014 by grips03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 I'm making 3 complete 5200 arcade controllers over the next month. Let me know if you want one. Take a look at the pictures in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Shared this on the Atari 5200 Podcast FB page. Atari Fanboyz FB Page etc., Hope all goes well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacmanfever1970 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I'll buy one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 I'll buy one. Here is the sales thread. Should be ready in 2-3 weeks. I'll have one with slight cosmetic flaw for $10 less than normal price. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/246017-custom-atari-5200-colecovision-intellivision-vectrex-controllers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 bump for one off controller at $20 less. Listing is here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/246017-custom-atari-5200-colecovision-intellivision-vectrex-controllers See post 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Just wanted to say thanks for sharing the gerbers for this! I just finished up building myself one of these. I've had a couple NIB Neo Geo X controllers stashed away for future conversions, so this was a good opportunity to finally make use of one. Plus I have NG arcade stick conversions for just about all of my 8-bit systems, so I just had to have one for the 5200 too. Some notes about this build: I went with Jlcpcb to fab the boards instead, as they do all kinds of colors and they're dirt cheap compared to OshPark. The recommended keypad is either NLA or out of stock, but I found some substitutes on Digikey with black keys instead of white, which look cooler IMHO (p/n: 3845 or 1528-2673-ND) I then measured the keypad, made a cardstock template and used that as a cutting guide. I used a drill at first, then a Dremel to hog out the rest of the hole in the shell. I fine tuned it with some flat files on the sides & round files on the corners. I did lots of test fitting to get it perfect as possible... Measure twice, cut once, because once it's gone, it's gone! I used a generic 16mm momentary button (ebay p/n: R13-507) for the reset button on the back, by the cord strain relief. It's not the best though, so I may swap this out for something higher quality in the future. I used JST connectors on the Reset button wiring and DB-15 cable, incase I ever need to completely separate the top & bottom controller shell. I used new/upgraded Seimitsu parts where I could: 24mm buttons, LS-56 spring, receiver, 30mm clear bubble ball top (from Paradise Arcade Shop) and a JNX GOTW Octogate, except for the DB-15 cable (recycled from a broken 5200 controller) and the stock Omron microswitches, as they're DPST and are required for this circuit. I should note that when I hooked them up according to the instructions on post #25, my directional controls were backwards: up was down, left was right and vice versa.. The grounds, horizontal & vertical wires were correct, but once I switched the directional wires from anything labeled as NC to NO and anything labeled NO to NC, everything worked as it should. To clarify: Left = NC, Right = NO, UP = NC, Down = NO, see pic below. Hopefully that eliminates any confusion and helps someone if they decide to build one of these. I made some custom labels in photoshop, printed them on Silhouette brushed metal sticker paper, then laminated them. (I forgot to add Pause & Start button labels, but they're there now, though not pictured) That's pretty much it. All in all, this came out pretty well and am pleased with the results. Rapid fire is nice to have close by on buttons C & D too. Anyway, here's some pics. Cheers 🍻 Edited February 23, 2023 by SiLic0ne t0aD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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