KADE Encoder and Kick Starter Project

[MTPPC]

It's been nearly a month since the boards came in.. where's the highly anticipated updates?

[degenatrons]

KADE's are currently being shipped out to the KickStarter backers.   



International backers (that's non US) are being looked after by me and I began shipping on 8th March in large batches,  with priority being given to those backers who selected an anxiousness level between 1 ("I have a project that I need my reward for right away, please hurry!") and 3 ("I'm not in a hurry but don't keep me waiting too long").
Unfortunately there was a significant customs hold-up with the import of the limited edition PCB's into the UK.  Since receiving them,  I've been working as fast as i can to get the orders out.

US backers are being shipped by Sharpfork and he began shipping a week or so before me.

[JDFan]

Has a price point been set for the product after these special reward boards have all been shipped and you are into regular distribution ? 

[degenatrons]

Here's an update on the KickStarter project:

Rewards 90% shipped, Support, Opening of KADE sources, and KADE sales.

Status of rewards

All rewards other than the £55 pledges have been shipped!  This puts KADE reward shipments at over 90% complete.  If you have not yet received your reward, please let us know by sending a message through Kickstarter.  More info on the delay at the end of this update.

Support/ Quickstart

If you have questions about using your KADE, please check out our QuickStart guide and support forum: kadevice.com/quickstart

Open Source/ Open Hardware

The KADE hardware and software has been made publicly available under GPL and Creative Commons.  You can see information on connecting to our public gitHub repo here: kadevice.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=20
Sales

We will be selling KADE products in our online store after we wrap up shipping the last of the rewards.  The store is going to take a bit of time to setup but email sales requests can be found at emukade.com

Why the delay in xBox rewards?

The high quality xBox -> USB cables we had chosen stopped being available just after this Kickstarter went live.  Finding a high quality alternative took longer than we hoped. We have a supply of cables we like and will be sending out the remaining rewards as soon as possible. We are hoping that UK customs goes a bit faster than the last KADE shipment to Jon from the US.

[degenatrons]

Has a price point been set for the product after these special reward boards have all been shipped and you are into regular distribution ?

For Europe and International Sales,  they will be £18 + P&P.
For North America, they will be $27.50 + P&H.

[degenatrons]

I posted about the availability of KADE sources on the DIY Keyboard Encoder thread.  It's obviously very relevant for this KADE thread so I have duplicated that post below:

KADE sources are now made available to the public under open source licensing.
The KADE repository can be found at: https://github.com/kadevice/KADE

KADE software is licensed under GNU GPL v3.
KADE hardware is licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA 3.0
Refer to the attached license file for further information.

The KADE Loader software is available to download from http://kadevice.com/loader/setup.zip
A Quick Start guide to installation at: http://kadevice.com/?page_id=154
An overview of KADE miniArcade device at: http://kadevice.com/?page_id=97

We make our software and hardware open so that folks can contribute, innovate, improve the technology and make things better for the community.
Derived products (software and hardware) must adhere to the same licenses and KADE should be appropriately attributed.

If you need help working with KADE software please refer to the following information and feel free to ask questions.
http://kadevice.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=413

Those who are interested in the custom keyboard encoder should refer to kade-key-custom in the repository under KADE / open software / firmwares / KADE miniArcade / sources / kade-key-custom
I recommend installing the KADE Loader software which can be used to configure and program the firmware without changing the sources.

We will be selling KADE products in our online store after we wrap up shipping the last of the rewards.  The store is going to take a bit of time to setup but email sales requests can be found at emukade.com

[1500points]

looking forward to it.

[404]

great to hear everything is going full steam ahead. Unfortunately i couldn't contribute in time due to some heavy bills i had over the past few months. Hoping i can pick up the software and possibly a few kade connectors from you guys soon.

A big thank you to degenatrons, bootsector, sharpfork and everyone else who contributed to the project. 

[degenatrons]

Thanks 404. 
If you have an AVR (I remember you had a bunch last year) then you can check out the loader software now at http://kadevice.com/?page_id=154
On the hardware, let us know what you need when you're ready.

[degenatrons]

A big thank you to degenatrons, bootsector, sharpfork and everyone else who contributed to the project. 

 
Significant BYOAC contributors were PL1, rablack97 and johnm.  These are all top guys in my opinion.

[sharpfork]

Significant BYOAC contributors were PL1, rablack97 and johnm.  These are all top guys in my opinion.

Great group of folks there.  I want to thank them too.

SIII + Cyanogen + Tapatalk 2

[johnm]

Thanks guys, glad to have been on board

[PL1]

A big thank you to degenatrons, bootsector, sharpfork and everyone else who contributed to the project. 

+1000.  Thanks to the team for taking the time to ensure this project has a solid foundation for both current uses and future growth.


Scott

[degenatrons]

I made a short video to show how a simple arcade stick is programmed and tested with KADE as a MAME encoder.



More info about the keyboard tester on this post:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,131879.msg1353635.html#msg1353635

[404]

i have my fair share of minimus units. Is there any possible way i can just buy the kade adapter?

[degenatrons]

i have my fair share of minimus units. Is there any possible way i can just buy the kade adapter?

Hey 404,  PM your details and I will send you a couple.  I remember that you helped out in the early days     We'll consider making the adaptor available when the shop comes fully online.

[equlizer]

I have a few of the "kade" units.  I'm assuming you need a USB OTG cable for the tablet in order for it to see the kade as a keyboard?

[PL1]

The tablet should see the KADE as a keyboard, assuming that's the firmware that is programmed into it.

When you plug in the KADE, you should see a few blinking lights followed by a steady green light.

Does another system see it as a keyboard?

If not, try re-programming it using the KADE loader software here.

There's a Keyboard Input Tester function in the Utilities menu of the Loader program.


Scott

[lettuce]

Can 1 device support 2P setups?, with 6-7 buttons for each player, plus 1/2P start, exit, and credit buttons?, as there doesnt appear to be enough inputs on the KADE. Also can you only load 1 configuration for a console at a time, so you can swap on the fly between say a xbox config to a ps2 config?, or you would need to take the device out and plug it into a PC to load up the other config?

[PL1]

Can 1 device support 2P setups?, with 6-7 buttons for each player, plus 1/2P start, exit, and credit buttons?, as there doesnt appear to be enough inputs on the KADE.

That setup is easy with two KADEs. 

For now, if you want to use only one KADE, the older AVR Firmware's extended mode (info here) can handle 6 buttons/player with the wiring method shown below.

The team is already talking about some things like bringing back the "impossible keypresses" with an added pause function on P1 Coin + P2 Coin.



There are other plans in the works, but I'll let the team . . . and third party developers . . . announce when they are ready.


Scott

[mike boss]

Looking forward to trying these out !
Going to take a stab @ an Android iCade custom project.
I think these are a great solution.
Sent off my payment today.

Awesome work guys!

[eds1275]

I live near a dude who swears by these things. He has an xbox based mame machine and will not stop telling me about them. He has a video game youtube blog, and here is his testimony.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PENRshdWd9o#t=256s

[ark_ader]

They are so good I bought two.

So many ways to hook up your controllers, and it works with Android.

Just awesome! 

[Brian74]

I got one so I could help beta test rotary firmware. Have to say, they are pretty sweet!

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

[mike boss]

I myself ordered two.
One is for an Android iCade hack/project.
The other just to have for "future use."
Looking forward to giving it a try, I hope they are idiot proof as I'm a tech idiot.

[degenatrons]

I myself ordered two.
One is for an Android iCade hack/project.
The other just to have for "future use."
Looking forward to giving it a try, I hope they are idiot proof as I'm a tech idiot.

Glad to hear you're using KADE on your project.
We tried to make it easy to set up but if you have any questions then just ask here.  Our quickstart guide is a good place to start.
Thanks

[degenatrons]

I got one so I could help beta test rotary firmware. Have to say, they are pretty sweet!

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Great that you helped out Brian.  Thanks.  Was fun working on the rotary stuff.

[mike boss]

I myself ordered two.
One is for an Android iCade hack/project.
The other just to have for "future use."
Looking forward to giving it a try, I hope they are idiot proof as I'm a tech idiot.

Glad to hear you're using KADE on your project.
We tried to make it easy to set up but if you have any questions then just ask here.  Our quickstart guide is a good place to start.
Thanks

Thanks !
I was on YouTube checking out the videos.
Really cool device.
The XBOX stuff has me thinking.........

EDIT - @ degenatrons,

I'm actually looking at your XBOX videos now. I have 6 (yes 6!) modified XBOX consoles with swapped hard drives and tons and tons of games/emulators.
Perhaps I've found a use for KADE # 2 ?

Does the KADE plug right into the XBOX controller port once wired with arcade buttons and a joystick ?

[johnm]

The kade is usb so you'll need an adaptor to go between it and the xbox.

[PL1]

Bootsector and Degenatrons mentioned a source for the XBox adapter cable and some discount codes here.

Hi there!

These are back in stock and they are great:

http://www.suntekstore.com/goods-10005822-black_usb_adapter_cable_for_xbox.html

I've purchased from them myself and recommend them!

bootsector

These discount codes tested and working
2USD for $2 discount on order when spending > $10.
1237109583 for 10% discount when spending > $10. Valid until end of May - so be quick

Scott

[rablack97]

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-2b-49-en-70-1xz.html

Cheap if you buy 5

[Brian74]

I got one so I could help beta test rotary firmware. Have to say, they are pretty sweet!

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Great that you helped out Brian.  Thanks.  Was fun working on the rotary stuff.

It sure was, loving ikari warriors and heavy barrel! Played the way its suppose to be!

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

[Brian74]

I myself ordered two.
One is for an Android iCade hack/project.
The other just to have for "future use."
Looking forward to giving it a try, I hope they are idiot proof as I'm a tech idiot.

Glad to hear you're using KADE on your project.
We tried to make it easy to set up but if you have any questions then just ask here.  Our quickstart guide is a good place to start.
Thanks

Thanks !
I was on YouTube checking out the videos.
Really cool device.
The XBOX stuff has me thinking.........

EDIT - @ degenatrons,

I'm actually looking at your XBOX videos now. I have 6 (yes 6!) modified XBOX consoles with swapped hard drives and tons and tons of games/emulators.
Perhaps I've found a use for KADE # 2 ?

Does the KADE plug right into the XBOX controller port once wired with arcade buttons and a joystick ?

You can always make one! If memory serves me, you don't use the yellow wire.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

[mike boss]

My 2 KADE unit's arrived @ my folks the other day.
I'm yet to pick them up, however I am excited to try them out.
I'll be sure to post some feedback.

Thanks all

[GIZMOGAMES]

Hey degenatrons
do you do the connector cables for the xbox in the uk ?? looking at grabbing 2 units in a couple of weeks
pm let me know ok cheers and great work loving the unit and its compatability
oh ps do u have the xbox 360 units you were Exploring as it goes i have a spare japanese model that if youde like i could throw yr way for u to look into

[degenatrons]

Hey degenatrons
do you do the connector cables for the xbox in the uk ?? looking at grabbing 2 units in a couple of weeks
pm let me know ok cheers and great work loving the unit and its compatability
oh ps do u have the xbox 360 units you were Exploring as it goes i have a spare japanese model that if youde like i could throw yr way for u to look into

PM sent.
You can get connector cables for xbox from Suntek store at http://www.suntekstore.com/goods-10005822-black_usb_adapter_cable_for_xbox.html
Try out theses discount codes:
findsuntek10 - for 10% discount on order
2USD - for $2 discount on order

[TheDude]

Hey Jon,

Any chance there's still a t-shirt available ?

I pledged too early and wasn't able to get one.

And I'm out of nice shirts ATM

TheDude

[degenatrons]

Hey Eric,

I sent you a PM with some (hopefully) good news.  Thanks for being an early backer.

Jon

[mike boss]

So if doing an XBOX powered bartop I can use a KADE hooked up with standard arcade buttons/joysticks ?
I would however need a USB to XBOX adapter correct ?
Any specific item you guys would suggest ?

[sharpfork]

So if doing an XBOX powered bartop I can use a KADE hooked up with standard arcade buttons/joysticks ?
I would however need a USB to XBOX adapter correct ?
Any specific item you guys would suggest ?

Yes, you can use a KADEminiarcade with standard arcade buttons and joystick and original xBox.
You do need to convert xbox to usb.  You can get them cheap on eBay, buy them from us for a bit more, or make your own.
It depends on how much time you have.  You can get them cheap from China if you have a couple of weeks.  Most work just fine.

PM me if you have any questions and I'll send you in the right direction.