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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #14 from previous page: January 04, 2014, 02:06:40 AM »
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Is it possible to connect an Amiga mouse and use it as generic USB mouse with AEROS & other Pi OSes?

Yes, indeed! :)
 

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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2014, 02:09:13 AM »
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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:
 

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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2014, 02:11:31 AM »
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My adapter just arrived and I've just finished giving it a good workout on WinUAE and VICE and it works perfectly on both, with no noticeable latency!

What a difference using my favourite old joystick (an Atari CX-24) rather than the PC keyboard - it was just like being 15 again! :-)

Cheers,

Mike.

This is the whole idea! ;) Cheers! :pint:
 

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Re: ... He's checking it once... He's checking it twice!
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2014, 02:12:26 AM »
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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/

  Since I'm out of stock for now (sold 250 units during my promo sale) I'll extend the "pre sale" period until I'll ship again. It should be around the 20th of January, depending on factory's load.
   
 To all my Amiga.org friends, I want to wish an Happy new year! Cheers! :pint:
 

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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2014, 12:58:19 AM »
Hi there,
I'm just doing a little poll here.

I've been ask by a growing number of members that if I could build an opposite device; USB Joystick to DB9 compatible adapter.

That would enable current gaming joysticks/pads to work with original hardware like ATARI, C64, AMIGA machines.

Just write in this tread if you would be in or out for a product like this.

Thanks!!
 

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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #19 on: April 23, 2014, 04:18:21 AM »
:bump: Greetings!
 
 I'm working on the prototype. This is less easy than I've thought.
 Generating a valid USB signal is not an easy task!
 
 I'll post technical stuff later on.
 
 Stay tuned!
 
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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #20 on: October 09, 2014, 08:23:47 PM »
Hey Guys! This is it.

I just received the first batch of USB Joystick adapters, PCB version 3.0.
This new version is supporting virtually any DB9 joystick ever made!
Just use the flash utility to reprogram as desired.

Here is the compatibility list:


•Atari 2600 Joystick
•Atari 7800 Joystick (2 buttons)
•Atari analog Paddle (2 controllers)
•Atari video touch pad Keyboard
•Amstrad Joystick
•Amiga Joystick (up to 3 buttons)
•Amiga Mouse (up to 3 buttons)
•Commodore 64 Joystick
•Commodore CD32 Joypad (7 buttons)
•Coleco Vision Controller
•Intellivision Touch pad (16 buttons)
•MSX Joystick
•Sega Genesis Joypad (3 and 6 buttons)
•Sega Master System Joypad (2 buttons)
•3DO Joypad

This new hardware version was designed with compatibility in mind. Every pin is reconfigurable so new firmware can be built to support much more devices.
Design will stay open source so anybody out there can contribute to this quest for retro gaming pleasure!

You can order them directly on the web site at www.retronicdesign.com or by sending me a PM request here.

Cheers!

Nitz
 

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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #21 on: October 27, 2014, 03:16:36 PM »
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How difficult would it be to provide support for the TI-99/4 and 4A controllers? In any case, I'll be picking up a couple over the weekend. Really cool!

Should not be too difficult. I shall implement it soon.
Pin Dir Name
 1 - N.C.
 2 OUT Test joystick 2
 3 IN UP
 4 IN Fire button pressed
 5 IN Left
 6 - N.C.
 7 OUT Test joystick
 8 IN Down
 9 IN Right
 

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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #22 on: October 27, 2014, 09:23:54 PM »
Hey LoadWB!
 I built a beta version for TI/99/4/4a. You may try it here:
 http://www.retronicdesign.com/en/download/
 
 Cheers!
 

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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #23 on: December 01, 2014, 02:01:26 PM »

From Cyber Monday, December 1st to December 25th, we offer a price drop on the USB joystick adapter! 27$ USD for one and 47$ for a two-pack.
 Seasons greetings from the Retronic Design team!
 
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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #24 on: March 17, 2016, 05:48:02 PM »
Hey! I'm back!

Being the most compatible joystick adapter on the market, and yet still expanding!

Actual 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)

So if it exists, it support it!

If you are user of Cloanto Amiga Forever emulator suite (or C64 forever), the adapter is recognized and used right-a-way. As it should be on a real Amiga!

You can even convert your adapter to use your tank mouse as your PC mouse, making the experience even more like the real thing!

Have fun!

Cheers!
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Re: USB Joystick Adapter for 9 pin joysticks
« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2016, 02:33:21 PM »
Hey!

A new batch of adapters just came out of the factory.

See my website at: http://www.retronicdesign.com/en/

 :)
 

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Retronic Design Holiday sale!
« Reply #26 on: November 21, 2020, 04:16:19 AM »
Holiday special!

Joystick adapter (single) 27.99$CAD+shipping (6%)
Joystick adapter (dual) 47.99$CAD+shipping (4%)
Gotek FlashFloppy emulator 34.99$CAD+shipping (9%)
Amiga components video adapter 45.99$CAD+shipping (9%)
Universal RGBS components video adapter 45.99$CAD+shipping (9%)

See:https://www.retronicdesign.com/en/holidaysaleretronicdesign/
 

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New flash programming software: Mr.Switcher
« Reply #27 on: January 10, 2021, 02:16:15 AM »
For those who bought the new black version of the USB joystick adapter (Vador), I've made a new programming software that permits to change the current controller without unplugging it.  It's called Mr.Switcher and can be downloaded from our download section at https://www.retronicdesign.com/en/download