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Need suggestions for hooking up original console controllers to PC.
kronic24601:
Well I have two swappable panels, so if I do that then I would be limiting my usage of these things to only 1 of the panels ... it's an option, but I'm not sure about it. IF I could do a really clean install, I'd consider doing it in my admin panel. ... but it's likely that I'll jack it up to look terrible.
Dazz:
Well, I got my Atari Jaguar controls and chips from Raphnet. I've got them almost done, but I can't figure out where the solder point for PB0 (white wire) is. I don't see it anywhere on the PCB.
PB0 14 White Row [North,*,0,#]
I've tested my connections and plugged the USB into my PC and everything works with the exception of the buttons connected to the white wire (North,*,0,#).
I also bought the 4 controller NES/SNES chip. I couldn't get the site above to order the SNES & NES ports. I ended up getting some NES and SNES extension cables via Ebay.
--- Quote from: Usul on June 07, 2010, 10:20:10 am --- Can the "raphnet" users confirm that these adapters/circuits run under vista 64?
Thanks!
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I just tested and they seem to work fine under Windows 7 x64. I don't see why they wouldn't work under Vista 64.
shateredsoul:
Hey Dazz where'd you get the nes controller ports? I can't find those anymore.. found one on amazon from retrolink for $56 !! and ... i don't want to solder.
Dazz:
--- Quote from: shateredsoul on July 07, 2010, 11:48:04 pm ---Hey Dazz where'd you get the nes controller ports? I can't find those anymore.. found one on amazon from retrolink for $56 !! and ... i don't want to solder.
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If you don't want to solder then your best bet is from RetroUSB.com.
However, I am not going to use my retro USB ports on my cabinet. I'll keep them for use on my regular PC. I've decided that the 4 way NES/SNES usb chip from raphnet.net is the way to go. It does require soldering, but it will allow you to hook up to 4 NES & SNES ports to one USB port. You can do 4 NES ports, 4 SNES ports, or any combination. I'm going to do 2 NES and 2 SNES on my chip and planning on doing the soldering tomorrow. I did the Jaguar usb and it works great, but I need to track down the solder location for the PB0 line 14 White Row [North,*,0,#]. Guess I'm going to have to pull out the multi meter and see if I can figure it out since I haven't received a response from Raphnet.
Dazz:
Ok, so I have a panel drawn up with the ports and their locations... All of my ports are now done with kits from Raphnet.net. Except for N64 and I'm still having problems sourcing Dreamcast to USB adapters or even kits. The Trio Linkers are no-where in stock.
However after several failed attempts at making the precise cuts in thin MDF for the ports; I'm finding that my wood working skills are lacking too much for this. I'm not sure how else to go about making this panel. The soldering and wiring is nothing to me, but just getting the panel created and looking nice isn't something that I can get right.
Any suggestions on making the panel itself? I'm looking at having one made using real thin MDF, Plexi, or even aluminum.