USB HID Joystick interface.

[Lilwolf]

btw, I looked into doing this a while ago.

1) a->d converters aren't nearly as easy to do as keyboard encoders... but that should be obvious.

2) variable a->d converters are harder then a static one.


I don't see the need in creating a 100k -> USB because you can already buy them for 10 bucks at radio shack.   Probably not worth the time.

I would LOVE to see a cheap 5k -> USB myself.  I would buy a few.

Last....

I would REALLY REALLY love to see a true variable one (starting value, and range BOTH variable).  Also, make it at least 3 axis (for throddle)...  But that would be because it is the only piece missing from my true always tracking lightgun solution....  a cheap a->d converter....

[mp2526]

And daveb, I found a joystick USB interface card besides happs and yours: http://www.chproducts.com/oem/misc_usbkit.html

Just an FYI, these run

QTY                  PRICE
1                      $111.00
2-9                   $ 84.00
10-24                $ 72.00
25-99                $ 65.00

[u_rebelscum]

And daveb, I found a joystick USB interface card besides happs and yours: http://www.chproducts.com/oem/misc_usbkit.html

Just an FYI, these run

QTY                  PRICE
1                      $111.00
2-9                   $ 84.00
10-24                $ 72.00
25-99                $ 65.00

   OMG  That's approx even with happs price, with less inputs!


(BTW, I couldn't find the prices, where were they?)

[mp2526]

   OMG  That's approx even with happs price, with less inputs!


(BTW, I couldn't find the prices, where were they?)

I have actually been in the process of developing something similiar to what is being discussed in this thread.  I did a little research on what was already available, and found this product.  I thought I might resell their product rather than develop my own so I emailed their sales department for the prices and this is the response I got back.  I'm pretty certain I can do better with the price points.