oo7 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I can no longer seem to find CX-40 clones with a USB plug. That being said Im thinking of using real CX-40s with an adapter. Im probably going to get a USB joystick encoder and solder a db-9 to it. Logically this would be good. right? I mean it seems to be the best current option. Dont seem to see USB joysticks or adapters for sale anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 https://monsterjoysticks.com/9-pin-joystick-to-usb-adapter https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RetroFun-Connect-joystick-mouse-Amiga-Atari-Commodore-to-PC-USB-TheC64-Mini-Maxi/174582885598?hash=item28a5f36cde:g:sycAAOSwezVWyE73 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryleffaovell Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Build one for yourself: jakadapter Very simple to solder, very cheap parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 We need to make the Atari Classic VCS800 bluetooth joystick and its modern controller stick Atari 8 bit sticks, so long as there's no lag, this would be ever so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, _The Doctor__ said: so long as there's no lag, this would be ever so cool! From looking around most show 1ms polling but there some with 10ms...The more components in line the more I worry.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwrd Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Hyperkin Troopers are available https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Trooper-Controller-not-machine-specific/dp/B07M5HYTZL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TQ5B6XM7B44I&dchild=1&keywords=hyperkin+trooper&qid=1616601951&sprefix=hyperkin+trooper%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, hwrd said: Hyperkin Troopers are available https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Trooper-Controller-not-machine-specific/dp/B07M5HYTZL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TQ5B6XM7B44I&dchild=1&keywords=hyperkin+trooper&qid=1616601951&sprefix=hyperkin+trooper%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1. I found the throw on the sticks too large, some of the sticks wouldn't stay tight, the shaft wouldn't handle much abuse before snapping at the screw point. If this has changed it would be amazing. Edited March 24, 2021 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinadan67 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 54 minutes ago, hwrd said: Hyperkin Troopers are available But these are 9 pin, not USB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 http://www.2600-daptor.com ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Dinadan67 said: But these are 9 pin, not USB. They do make a USB version: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R23BTZ9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1UVTGP6WV0D1P&psc=1 I was considering this, but reviews are iffy. FWIW, I bought one of the iCode adapters, but returned it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QGFXH8J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 When it worked, it was fine (only one button, so no 7800 support until a later firmware release). My problem is that basically every time I'd boot my PC I'd have to go and reset everything, it kept thinking my sticks were paddles. It was just a pain. I kept having to go into the windows control panel and juggle this vs. my usb ps2 controller as well, I found certain games & emulators kept getting messed up. It was a lot of maintenance. Still, it did a lot - if you want 2 ports, paddle support, etc it might be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 40 minutes ago, slx said: http://www.2600-daptor.com ? That looks pretty nice - anyone have feedback on those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwrd Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Dinadan67 said: But these are 9 pin, not USB. Gah, I wasn't thinking, sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darwinmac Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 42 minutes ago, BydoEmpire said: That looks pretty nice - anyone have feedback on those? Yes. I have used one for years on Altirra and Atari800MacX. It works very well and I think it is well made. I have an older model (2600-daptor II) that I purchased a few years ago. Bob C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 11 hours ago, darwinmac said: Yes. I have used one for years on Altirra and Atari800MacX. It works very well and I think it is well made. I have an older model (2600-daptor II) that I purchased a few years ago. Bob C There are also cheaper 2-joystick to USB adapters on EBay but the one I tried did not work on Mac and - if that‘s important to you - doesn‘t support paddles or other special controllers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devwebcl Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 17 hours ago, BydoEmpire said: That looks pretty nice - anyone have feedback on those? Good experience, very reliable 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 FWIW, I got a 2600-dapter II and it's fantastic. Works great right out of the box, no issues over the first few days, and I love that it natively supports 7800 controllers. This is what I was looking for. Thanks for the tip, definitely recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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