PC Joystick on a 5200 How can I build a cheap quick adapter to use a PC Joystick on a 5200

[Vbruno305]

I have a 5200 (my first) and it needs new joysticks. I want to use one of my PC joysticks on it, but when I look up how to build one I get a bunch oif different options. I want to know from someone who has made one that works how to do this quick and cheap.

Thanks...

[bohoki]

ive made a couple its not "hard" but it does involve a bit of labor the parts are cheap too

 

it really depends on what functionality and appearance you want to go for

 

basic model would require these parts

 

2 15 pin female d sub

2 .22uf caps (often marked 224)

some wire i suggest 18 ga or smaller a little piece of eithernet cable is perfect

a momentary push button (to press start)

 

instead of a schematic i will draw up a wiring diagram gimme a minute

 

 

 

 

 

also the plug for the 5200 may need to me modified as it needs to go in deep what i do is cut off the shield and using the soldering iron weld the 2 plastic pieces of the plug together and use a hot glue gun to insulate it

 

 

no warranties expressed or implied this drawing is for entertainment purposes only and any as a user You agree to absolutely indemnify and hold harmless me and atariage

Edited May 9, 2016 by bohoki

[Vbruno305]

Thanks...I guess that this side is the capacitors:

 

but what does this represent?

 

 

[bohoki]

start button

[Vbruno305]

Could I use a joystick button wired to those pins for a start button? Looks like the 7 pins on the PC Gameport side are not being used and could be wired to that button.

[Alex Melnyk]

So the 5200 represents the console pinouts and the pc gameport represents the computer or the pinout on the pc joystick cable  that is male? 

[bohoki]

backside of plugs the areas where you stick the wires

 

the 5200 has male jacks and the joystick has a male plug so both plugs are female

 

you can tell them apart because one of them should have more wires attached

 

 

elite info ignore if you are do not comprehend

 

i really don't want to confuse things up even more but if your joystick has 4 buttons and you want to use them you could on the gameport plug solder jumpers from 2-10 and 7-14

 

also if your joystick has a throttle and you want it to be uppy downy put the wire from the 5200 11 - gameport 13

Edited December 20, 2019 by bohoki
to be more clair

[Giles N]

Perhaps someone can make (if it doesn’t exist) YouTube video with step by step instructions on how to make such things?