Any interest in a Colecovision arcade controller PCB for DIY builds?

[+grips03]

Any interest in a Colecovision controller PCB for arcade controller type DIY builds?

 

Inputs are arcade type joystick and 4 buttons. PCB is a clone of Coleco's Super Action Controller, minus the roller thing.

 

Controller PCB price would be $23 shipped in the US.

 

It needs and would NOT come with:

 

Arcade type controller with space to fit the PCB and keypad, I've used NeoGeoX controller with keypad cut in between joystick and buttons

If you go this route its best to replace the 4 buttons with (4) 24mm screw in buttons from Sanwa or Seimitsu - Focusattack.com sells them

 

(34) 1N4148 small signal diodes, Digikey.com p/n = 1N4148FS-ND qty 50 is $2.56

 

KP-12 keypad - $4.95 at the site below

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/KP-12/12-BUTTON-KEYPAD/1.html

 

DB9 cable - Retro-Bit Sega Genesis extension cable works well, ~$10 on eBay

 

wiring, can use JST-XH 6S cables (qty 4) - these are 7 pin.

If you go this route then buy qty (4) 455-2240-ND from Digikey.com - qty 4 is $1.72

Edited January 3, 2014 by grips03

[+evg2000]

can you post a picture?

[SiLic0ne t0aD]

Absolutely! I didn't get a chance to get the Collectorvision version, and there is another Colecovision website with pics on his build but the looks of it leave more to be desired. A custom pcb would make the task of building a good arcade controller a lot easier, I hate chopping up old parts that could have otherwise been saved. Count me in!

[+adamchevy]

I'd be in for a complete model. I'm not sure what they sold for, but I'd be in for $100-$150.

[+grips03]

I use to sell a complete joystick, but I had so few sales I've stopped. I would happy to start again if I get 6 orders.

 

Plan now is to sell the pcb only.

 

 

Edited January 4, 2014 by grips03

[+adamchevy]

Well I'm definetly in for one.

[+adamchevy]

How much did you charge for a complete controller?

[frank_c]

In. At least 2, maybe 4.

[+grips03]

here is that thread

 

old thread

 

[+grips03]

In. At least 2, maybe 4.

 

pcb only, right?

[frank_c]

 

pcb only, right?

 

Yes.

 

Thanks!

[+adamchevy]

I'm in for $210 plus shipping if you get 6 orders!

[+grips03]

I'm in for $210 plus shipping if you get 6 orders!

 

sure I can't interest you in a shiny PCB

[chart45]

im in for 2 pcb when you are ready

[Hyperboy]

One here too

[+grips03]

im in for 2 pcb when you are ready

 

cool, they will be ready in 3 weeks.

[+grips03]

pre-orders:

2 frank_c
2 chart45
1 Hyperboy
1 SiLic0ne t0aD85

[+adamchevy]

Alright I'm in for a pcb

[+grips03]

2 frank_c
2 chart45
1 Hyperboy
1 SiLic0ne t0aD85

1 adamchevy

[+grips03]

Alright I'm in for a pcb

 

cool, added

[+adamchevy]

What about modding a Dreamcast arcade controller?

[+grips03]

What about modding a Dreamcast arcade controller?

 

I'm very guity of this. Only hard part is cutting the top plate.

 

I tend to like the NG or NGX stick as I have jigs for them already.

[+grips03]

first run of pcbs have been ordered

 

Batch 1 - 1/4/2014

2 frank_c

1 adamchevy

 

Batch 2

2 chart45
1 Hyperboy
1 SiLic0ne t0aD85

1 left

[+adamchevy]

I'm a CNC machinist so I think I might be able to find a way to cut it.

[+evg2000]

I would like to get 2 PCBs please