USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks

[Nitz76]

Hello there,
 
I'm the hardware designer of this adapter.
 
Unfortunately, this info was wrong. It won't work with Amiga NG with Amiga OS4 as lionstorm said.
 
There is a slight difference between the PC and MAC versus Amiga USB stack that make it hang.
 
Might need some freelancers to help solve this issue.
 
In the mean time, i'll try to tweak the firmware.
 
Thank you and sorry for this misinformation.
 
*** A moderator should modify the first post to remove the Amiga NG compatibility. Thanks! ***

[Nitz76]

I have one of these i bought it to use on intel atom based itx conversion of an amiga 500 i have put together ,this is asuperb piece of kit that adds to the look of my conversion .

Do you have pictures?

[Nitz76]

Happy new year!!!
 
I had some spare time during my christmas vacation. I built a 2.0 version of the software. It now supports USB reflashing so you can reprogram it with a new software as you wish. It could be to support a new version or different hardware. You can build your own if you want!
 
For example, I built a version that support the Amiga Mouse and is detected by Windows like a standard mouse. Possibilities are now wider opened, keeping the same hardware.
 
I'm working on a firmware that will support CD32 controllers (6 buttons). If there is beta testers or developpers out there, I'd be happy to assist.
 
Ciao! Nitz

[Nitz76]

Great news!
 
With new firmware 2.0, the adapter is correctly recognized under Amgia NG and Amiga OS4.1.  You can now use your old Amiga Joysticks on your new Amiga through USB.
 
New orders will be fullfilled with firmware 2.0 installed as standard.
 
Cheers!
 
Nitz

[Nitz76]

No, it's not only a cable, there is a CPU in there!  

[Nitz76]

This might be the stupidest question you've ever had, but would it possible for this device to work in reverse with the appropriate gender changers (allow a usb mouse to work on an amiga)?

Nope. It's not only a cable, believe it or not, there is a CPU in there! :eek:
 
Check out on Ebay, there is a module that permit a USB mouse to work on Amiga. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Amiga-USB-mouse-adapter-Brand-new-/120814385754

[Nitz76]

Yep, I saw the firmware was modifiable, I wasn't sure if it was physically capable of bidirectional comms, for on other reason than curiosity.

If you are a coder, yup, this is thinkable. The module is endlessly reconfigurable. Only limitation is the pins I decided to bring out of the board.
 
There will be another board for "enthousiasts" that I will sell in the next year. This one will have a lot of IO but no nice packaging.  I would call it USB GPIO. It will respect the V-USB concept.

[Nitz76]

Hello there!

The adapter now support the CD32 joypad. You can reflash your adapter with the special firmware to support it:

http://www.retronicdesign.com/en/cd32-joypad-now-supported/

Cheers!

[Nitz76]

I know this one does not, but would it be difficult to make one that does ?
It would be of great use to us to be able to use USB joysticks and joypads on Amigas.

Hum... A quick hack would be to solder a DB9 with wires inside a new controller.  Just respect the pinout of each direction and buttons.
 
This is not optimal if you own a 10 button gamepad but... It's better than nothing.
 
The issue with bulding such a device is to emulate the host instead of the endpoint. USB joysticks are not equally made... This means that there would be a lot of incompatible device...

[Nitz76]

Oh, by the way, there is a new firmware update available on the website: http://www.retronicdesign.com/en/download/
 
This update is fixing few small bugs on PC and Amiga NG platforms. See website for more details.
 
I also confirm compatibility with the Raspberry PI Platform.
 
Cheers! :drink:

[Nitz76]

 
Get one USB adapter for 25.95$* or a dual pack for 45.95$*
The Retronic Design team whish you happy holidays!
*Valid until December 26th 2013

http://www.retronicdesign.com/en/home/

[Nitz76]

It's easier to use playstation pads and there are already interfaces that allow those AFAIK.
 
USB host mode is harder because most mcu's are designed for USB client mode, but it is possible to do it. Whether anyone will do it is another matter.

Nintendo and Super Nintendo pads are also pretty easy to interface with a small microcontroller. All buttons are polled in a serial manner over a data pin.

[Nitz76]

Yes!

[Nitz76]

Is it possible to connect an Amiga mouse and use it as generic USB mouse with AEROS & other Pi OSes?

Yes, indeed!

[Nitz76]

I got the retro usb atari version. I can't recommend that one. The quality is poor, mine came with bent pins.

Plus I don't think it transfers a digital signal, you need to calibrate the joystick (rotate it around etc.)

Is this one full digital?

Yes, it is fully digital and quality is assured by myself, thoroughly tested before shipping. :juggler: