fred Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 I just got Robotron and was wondering, was there a controller coupler released for the game? A quick google search came up with nothing. Whats the best way to play this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Yes, there was a controller coupler. It was built into the box. Mitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbaeza Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 Oh, very cool! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbaeza Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 The holder is a good idea, but it's too flimsy for a good play IMHO. Regards, Luis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 That's nifty, was it a US only thing, can't remember having that version in the shop (but probably did and its my memory) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Mclaneinc said: That's nifty, was it a US only thing, can't remember having that version in the shop (but probably did and its my memory) Not sure where I got mine, but I have the coupler and I'm in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbaeza Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 The 5200 version of Robotron incluided a much better built holder, but it works only with the 5200 controllers, the CX40 does not fit on it... Regards, Luis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 57 minutes ago, mimo said: Not sure where I got mine, but I have the coupler and I'm in the UK Ah, so just my memory then...That figures, thanks Mimo.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 6 hours ago, lbaeza said: The holder is a good idea, but it's too flimsy for a good play IMHO. Regards, Luis. I wonder if that's something that could be created (minus the cardboard portion) with a 3D printer? Or is that printer plastic just as flimsy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 4:04 PM, ledzep said: I wonder if that's something that could be created (minus the cardboard portion) with a 3D printer? Or is that printer plastic just as flimsy? A printed version would probably be fine, and thicker than the probably vacuum formed "lined" plastic the box had...print time might take 1-3 days, and assuming the printer was big enough for the overall size you wanted. The boxed version I have of Robotron: 2084, doesn't have the open-able box with controller holder...so I just made my own controller: 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbaeza Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Sweet ? Regards, Luis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 I found 3D printer plans for a 7800 controller coupler. With that being said, is does the 7800 work with the XEGS? Some quick googling didn’t come back with an answer. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2767791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Are you asking if 7800 controllers work with the XEGS? If so, the answer is yes, but both buttons per controller will do the same function, as the Atari 2600 and 8-bits only had 1 fire button. But for playing Robotron, you wouldn't be using any buttons anyways with twin sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, fred said: With that being said, is does the 7800 work with the XEGS? Some quick googling didn’t come back with an answer. They do; I've used them extensively. (CX-24 Proline joysticks) Edited January 10, 2020 by MrFish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TapperP Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 12/27/2019 at 4:54 PM, doubledown said: A printed version would probably be fine, and thicker than the probably vacuum formed "lined" plastic the box had...print time might take 1-3 days, and assuming the printer was big enough for the overall size you wanted. The boxed version I have of Robotron: 2084, doesn't have the open-able box with controller holder...so I just made my own controller: OH MY GOD that is GORGEOUS. I love Robotron and am in awe of that controller. Any chance you'd build more to sell?! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+gnusto Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 @phaeron I just fiddled with it and maybe I'm not seeing it...can I bind a single controller (say a dualshock) to two different joystick ports on Altirra? That way stick left could be joystick 1, stick right joystick 2, and there's tons of buttons to go around of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 12/27/2019 at 3:54 PM, doubledown said: A printed version would probably be fine, and thicker than the probably vacuum formed "lined" plastic the box had...print time might take 1-3 days, and assuming the printer was big enough for the overall size you wanted. The boxed version I have of Robotron: 2084, doesn't have the open-able box with controller holder...so I just made my own controller: Now you're just showing off. It's awesome though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, TapperP said: OH MY GOD that is GORGEOUS. I love Robotron and am in awe of that controller. Any chance you'd build more to sell?! ? Everythings for sale, but be forewarned, this is the 2nd or 3rd most expensive controller I've built thus far. Send me a PM if you're interested. 1 hour ago, bfollowell said: Now you're just showing off. It's awesome though! Someones got to do it! ? And thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaeron Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, gnusto said: @phaeron I just fiddled with it and maybe I'm not seeing it...can I bind a single controller (say a dualshock) to two different joystick ports on Altirra? That way stick left could be joystick 1, stick right joystick 2, and there's tons of buttons to go around of course. Yes, you can, with a custom input map. You can either add two joystick controllers to the same input map or activate two different input maps at the same time -- the second joystick controller instance just needs to be set to controller port 2 and bound to different axes/buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+gnusto Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, phaeron said: Yes, you can, with a custom input map. You can either add two joystick controllers to the same input map or activate two different input maps at the same time -- the second joystick controller instance just needs to be set to controller port 2 and bound to different axes/buttons. Ah gotcha, two different maps might be a better way to manage it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 hours ago, gnusto said: Ah gotcha, two different maps might be a better way to manage it. Thanks. I use Xpadder to do that across a number of emulators - map the second analogue stick or the face buttons to keyboard inputs defined in the emulator (like Altirra) for the 2nd stick and then use a hotkey toggle on the controller in Xpadder to switch between regular mappings and Robotron mode ? sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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