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Post by Pixel_Crusher on Oct 17, 2014 12:48:56 GMT -5
What is the most recommended USB adapter for connecting those old 9-pin Atari/Amiga/Commodore 64 joysticks to a PC? I have a couple of Quickshot brand joysticks I'd like to use with WinUAE, but wanted to make sure which is the best converter for the job.
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Post by Weasel on Oct 17, 2014 13:42:36 GMT -5
A quick Google search reveals a few potential ideas: AmigaKit's adapter, which is around $22 (and seems to be out of stock?), and Retronic's which is $30. I can find no reviews on either of them, and these sites both look a bit suspect to me, so hopefully someone else has better ideas for you. |
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Post by Pixel_Crusher on Oct 17, 2014 16:21:57 GMT -5
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Post by zerker on Oct 17, 2014 16:23:37 GMT -5
If you can find anything that takes Genesis joysticks, it should also work with Atari/Amiga/C64 sticks. E.g. something like this: www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Genesis-PC-USB-Cable-Sega/dp/B0080RAT42 Q: I know this is for Genesis, but would it also work with Sega Master System controllers as well? don't both the controllers have the same plug-in type? A: Yes it will. It will also work with Atari controllers |
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Post by jorpho on Oct 20, 2014 7:40:06 GMT -5
Oh nonono. It has never been possible to use a 9-pin joystick just by plugging it into a PC serial port. The gender is wrong for starters, and even if you get a gender changer, I think the shape still makes it impossible to plug in. And even if you get around that, it still won't work. I'm not sure what USB adapters exist for 9-pin joysticks. I definitely recall seeing guides for modifying a parallel cable so that they can be used. |
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Post by nitz76 on Feb 29, 2016 18:03:07 GMT -5
Hey guys!  I'm the guy who built the DB9 to joystick adapter. ( www.retronicdesign.com) Be aware that standard DB9 serial adapter positively does not work for DB9 joysticks. The one we sell is specially designed to fit any kind of DB9 joystick that existed. Current compatibility list is as follow:
- Atari 2600 Joystick
- Atari 7800 Joystick (2 buttons)
- Atari analog Paddle (2 players)
- Atari driving controller
- Atari video touch pad Keyboard
- Amstrad Joystick (3 buttons)
- Amiga Joystick
- Amiga Mouse / Trackball (2 and 3 buttons)
- Atari ST Mouse / Trackball (2 buttons)
- Commodore 64 Joystick
- Commodore CD32 Joypad (7 buttons)
- Intellivision Touch pad (16 direction disc and 15 buttons)
- Intellivision Flashback Touch pad (16 direction disc and 15 buttons)
- ColecoVision Touch pad and Super Action Controller (16 buttons + spinner)
- Coleco Gemini Joystick & Paddle (Hybrid controller, also compatible with Sears console)
- MSX Joystick (2 buttons)
- Sega Genesis Joypad (3 and 6 buttons)
- Sega Master System Joypad
- Sega Multi-Tap Adapter (4 players)
- 3DO (Panasonic) Joypad
- TI99/4/4a Joystick
- FM Towns/Marty Joypad
- Famiclone (NES clone) Joypad
- Odyssey2 controller
- Fairchild channel F controller
- Bally/Astrocade controller
- RedOctane Dance pads (6 buttons DB9 version)
Have fun!  |
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Post by Weasel on Feb 29, 2016 20:23:04 GMT -5
Oh, excellent! Thanks for dropping by and clarifying; this definitely gives me a vote of confidence in your product (and I apologize for calling your website "shady" a couple years ago =P).
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Post by TheChosen on Mar 1, 2016 7:23:36 GMT -5
Huh. I'm genuinely interested. I've been thinking about getting one someday, but there's lot of those cheap Chinese one's on the market that either dont work or will stop working in matter of weeks.
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Post by nitz76 on Mar 1, 2016 12:48:46 GMT -5
Oh, excellent! Thanks for dropping by and clarifying; this definitely gives me a vote of confidence in your product (and I apologize for calling your website "shady" a couple years ago =P). LOL! I've started that in my basement with very limited ressources in 2010. First version was analog and designed around 1998. It all started with a friendly bet as "You can't make my C64 joystick to work on my PC, that is impossible!" I then discovered the joy of USB programming. Took me couple of years to come up with a functional device. (As I had kids a day job and got my degree in electronic engineering!) The original product supported only 3 type of joysticks. Actual version has more than 25 types of controllers supported and we are adding more each year while upgrading the existing ones. Current devices are factory built and finalized by hand for USB cord and DB9 connector plus final programming and test. The other product we sell is the GOTEK floppy emulator converted with the HxC firmware. It supports a lot of machines, from computers like Amiga, Atari ST and Amstrad to wood milling, musical keyboard, samplers, sequencers, Mazak, embroidery machines.... Disk formats are stored in an universal way onto a file type called HFE. See our software partner at www.hxc2001.com/ for more details. Have fun!  |
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Post by nitz76 on Mar 17, 2016 11:55:42 GMT -5
Is there anybody that would be interested in a USB generic joystick adapter? I'm currently desiging an USB pcboard that can support 12 I/O and is compatible to the KADE project. It can support 3.3v and 5v controllers and map any I/O as desired. See my webpage: www.retronicdesign.com/en/Cheers! |
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Post by nitz76 on Nov 8, 2016 10:00:48 GMT -5
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Post by elektrolurch on Nov 8, 2016 13:33:57 GMT -5
Um, maybe it's stupid advice, but:
The competition pro was pretty similar to a quickshot, but way superior in my opinion and better build, and well-those things exist with USB out of the box. Used to be factory-new aviable a few years ago, don't know how it is now, but mine was only 10 Euros or so..
Maybe that's also an option for use with WinUAE?
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Post by nitz76 on Apr 24, 2017 19:57:40 GMT -5
Did a small correction on the Bally-Astrocade controller firmware. Works perfectly now with the controller pot on top.  .jpg) |
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Post by eatersthemanfool on Apr 27, 2017 2:58:31 GMT -5
Did a small correction on the Bally-Astrocade controller firmware. Works perfectly now with the controller pot on top. Ok, you're kind of awesome, and Undergrads was a severely underrated show. |
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Post by nitz76 on Apr 27, 2017 21:01:46 GMT -5
Did a small correction on the Bally-Astrocade controller firmware. Works perfectly now with the controller pot on top. Ok, you're kind of awesome, and Undergrads was a severely underrated show. Thanks! Yup... I don't understand it was cancelled after the first season... I would like to know what have happened to Nitz and Jessie...  |
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