0078265317 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I love using this controller to play Defender. It's really nice. I think I still have that. But mine is a dark grey version with usb. And the stick part that screws in broke long time ago. And I have a white 15 pin version also. But no grey stick on top of the dpad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I have both the white one (15 pin connector) and the gray USB one. I primarily use them without the joystick... but having the stick is nice for games like Pac-Man or Dig Dug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I have both the white one (15 pin connector) and the gray USB one. I primarily use them without the joystick... but having the stick is nice for games like Pac-Man or Dig Dug. All we have to do it pit a small marble sized ball on top of the stick and well have a mini-arcade controller. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 i just want to let all the people who messaged me that i am working on some adapters i dont want to make a deadline but i think i found a california seller of the plug i needed so it wont take a month like china ones just hang in there 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thank you for making these cables. This opens a whole world of quality inexpensive PC Gameport controllers for the 5200 community. Thanks again for making them so Inexpensive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I wish the market was large enough to have these factory made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 i just want to let all the people who messaged me that i am working on some adapters i dont want to make a deadline but i think i found a california seller of the plug i needed so it wont take a month like china ones just hang in there I sent a pm, hope I can get on the list for 2. I went ahead and bought a couple of the Gravis pc game pads on ebay. They are brand new and I hope they are the right ones. There are more left. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Gravis-PC-Gamepad-Control-Pad-w-Joystick-New-Never-Used-in-Packaging/253833614065?epid=1624622441&hash=item3b19a992f1:g:0m4AAOSwdaBbYJi1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I sent a pm, hope I can get on the list for 2. I went ahead and bought a couple of the Gravis pc game pads on ebay. They are brand new and I hope they are the right ones. There are more left. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Gravis-PC-Gamepad-Control-Pad-w-Joystick-New-Never-Used-in-Packaging/253833614065?epid=1624622441&hash=item3b19a992f1:g:0m4AAOSwdaBbYJi1 Should work fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPawnsEatPpl Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I need a Wico 5200 keypad if you're still making those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe80s Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) i just want to let all the people who messaged me that i am working on some adapters i dont want to make a deadline but i think i found a california seller of the plug i needed so it wont take a month like china ones just hang in there Thanks so much! How hard would it be to install these connections in a project box where you could mount the connectors to the box(and hiding all the wiring inside) and just use a 5200 extender cable from the box(your adapter cable) to the 5200? Edited September 1, 2018 by inthe80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I wish the market was large enough to have these factory made. There are some very clever folks on these boards who could properly engineer a single-piece dual ended 15 DB connector with all the goods. I wish I could pull that together myself! However, bohoki’s piece does the trick. Works like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 i got the bits all together now but realize i am lazy and easily distracted and my soldering iron tip needs retinning and my bike chain came off the sprocket and i just stepped on a lego so give me more time the female ends are white and of good quaility the shields are shiny and chrome 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I wish the market was large enough to have these factory made. I have two and they’re totally worth the wait! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alortegac Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 We will Wait for sure! Even if the dog eats your homework....or your cat cant come down from the tree....etc.... Thanks a lot! Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) got a bit of work done i do little sub assemblys its so much wire stripping it always drives me crazy i bought 2 automatic wire strippers and neither of them work worth a damn with this wire that i have a spool of so i have to use my crappy jenson with a broken return spring so far i have assembled the aux start button and the 5200 pass through plug and attached the capacitors to the gameport plug still need to strip and tin both sides of the 6 wire cables so 6x10x2 attach one side to the 5200 plug then connect the gameport plug to the other then attach the passthrough wire to the top row attach the start button to pins 4 and 7 then do some plug modifications test them (because my lazyness is closely matched to my ineptitude) probably have to fix 5 of them attach the plug housings round up enough padded envelopes ps if you want to know what order i put the wires on its fairly random like today the first wire i had was splayed out bl,bl-w,o,o-w,g,g-w,br,br-w so thats how the first one was attached then i just copied it over and over Edited September 6, 2018 by bohoki 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) got them done anyone anyone want one pm me for instructions i actually had them done saturday and gave my waitlist adequate opportunity to pay if you bought one and want another go ahead you know what to do Edited September 10, 2018 by bohoki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) only one left some peeps want a manual well there is not much too it here are some helpfull suggestions plug in the joysticks before plugging it into the 5200 (no reason to do that electriclly but to releave any jostling and strain on the 5200 jack insert into 5200 console with care the plug is not an exact fit and slightly puts strain on the pins remove with care as well insert straight remove straight the device works without needing a 5200 controller i get by with most games just using the aux start button the aux start button is a recycled micro pushbutton it can be replaced with any other momentary start button if you should choose to splice another on (for length) the 5200 controller plug port it was motified slightly to accept the locking nubs be aware it may fit snuggly and may scratch the plug slightly i suggest on first use with an analog joystick to play missile command and adjust the sliders to get the crosshair centered when using a gamepad i suggest playing dig dug first to make sure it goes up down left right and both buttons work certain games i have experieced weirdness with popeye sometimes refuses to go down it often corrects itself after a couple power cycles vanguard was acting weird but seemed to fix itself thank you for your purchase of this haphazardly constructed device if you experiece any problems send me a note Edited September 12, 2018 by bohoki 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esp4p3 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Id like to order one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thank you to Bohoki for the quick write-up. I say again, the device does the job brilliantly. The ability to use a good-ol' D-Pad on the 5200 breathes new life into the console and completely transforms game play. Can't stop playing: Defender Sinistar Rainbow Walker Frogger Ms. Pac-Man Miner 2049er Robotron: 2084 Rescue on Fractalus Ballblazer Mario Bros. Pengo I recently picked up a 27" Sony WEGA for free, and the S-video resolution is fantastic! I now feel that my 5200 is true arcade gaming machine that I could take to my brother's house and jam on some Defender. It's just so simple with the game pads! I only wish there were more arcade titles because games are so playable now and POKEY sound is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe80s Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 This is awesome. Folks here, how is the gravis pc gamepad's d-pad? I've heard conflicting stories. Some folks really love that controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 none left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 This is awesome. Folks here, how is the gravis pc gamepad's d-pad? I've heard conflicting stories. Some folks really love that controller. I thought the Gravis pad was quite perfect as a beginner controller. Mine stopped working, so I switched to the black “Gamepad!” PC gamepad. It’s also very good, but a bit chunkier, and is perfectly compatible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe80s Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I thought the Gravis pad was quite perfect as a beginner controller. Mine stopped working, so I switched to the black “Gamepad!” PC gamepad. It’s also very good, but a bit chunkier, and is perfectly compatible. Thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacmanfever1970 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I'm late to the party but if you make another batch please put me down for 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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