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jakejake28:
have you thought about not hacking the cables and just changing the adaptors when you need to? thats waht i did

tmasman:
yeah... I'm thinking that's what I'll end up doing if I can't find another workable solution... (maybe a switch or something...)

Eh... I'll pull out my multimeter when my DC gets here & start playing around with what my options might be...

hooded_paladin:
That psx->pc converter that you show, that is the first one I got.  The second one I got was the EMS USB 2 (http://www.levelsix.com/products/pc/EMSUSB2.shtml)  I think they're about the same, but the EMS USB 2 emulates the d-pad as both joystick axes and buttons, necessary for DDR [as you have to press up + down or left + right at the same time sometimes, and that's impossible with just a joystick axis])  Same price, might be better shipping fee, check it out.

Actually, at http://www.levelsix.com/L6news.shtml it announces a problem with their latest shipment.  They say the problem is mostly just with dance mats and fishing controllers (none of the normal controllers, cept for one third party dualshock). That's another factor to consider, or maybe, if you don't order it soon, they'll get another fixed shipment.
If DDR means nothing to you, (break my heart man *sniff*) order either, but I'm very sure the EMS USB 2 doesn't have lag problems, and I'm PRETTY sure that blue one doesn't either (I didn't use it for very long)

Furthermore, I'm VERY much for psx hacking.  You get a joystick and 10 inputs for very cheap.  Adapters are another thing, but I've got two dual-adapters suitable for arcade controls (only one is suitable for DDR)  and I plan to make a 4-player standalone CP with 4 psx controllers.  Being able to play on a playstation, rather than just a computer, is a big plus for standalone CP's.

KeithD:
I am completely happy with my PSX hacks, and wouldn't even consider buying a keyboard encoder. (Just so that is on the record :))

I used the MegaTap adapter through the parallel port (DPad Pro driver), and use 2 digital PSX controllers which gives me 2 sticks and 10 buttons. 6 buttons are for play, 2 are for coin and 2 are for 1/2P start.

I have several open buttons as well, so a pair of Digital controllers can give you up to 10 buttons and a stick per controller. I just didn't need them for the games I am interested in. Junior gets a little upset sometimes when he tries to go for a combo on SF or whatever, but too bad. It's Dad's game, and if he wants to make a better one, I'll give him a hand with the saw :)

Anyways, all THAT said, the Megatap will let you use 4 controllers, and I have used 2 analog controlers on it successfully many times when I just wanted a pad for a PC game.

Currently, I am laying out flight controls for myself and will use PS analog controllers for stick, dual throttle and rudder pedals. It will all run through the Megatap adapter.

BTW, total cost for the pair of digital controllers and the 4-way adapter to cannibalize was less than 30 bucks. Total for the whole thing, wire, connectors, box for the board, etc, was probably less than 40. Timewise, it probably takes longer than an encoder, but I have more time than money, and have no need for that many controls.

This, of course, is only my opnion, I am certain that there are others available :D

Feel free to email if you have any questions, or want to see pics of my crappy soldering job.

K

BombProofPlane:
To get multiple types of controlers on your cab you need diodes

lots of them

on every conection from the circuit board (excluding ground)you need a diode with the black end on the control panel
so lets try an example

[Psx pad}-button--------=diode black end>= |
                                                                      |    Arcade
[DC Pad}-button--------=diode black end>= |

this way the signals dont flow backwards from one pad into another pad this makes it like a one way valve

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