This thread is the result of spending WAY too much time chasing down threads and links every time someone asks where to buy KADE-compatible AVRs and hardware.
miniArcade/microArcadeKeyboard, gamepad, and optical (spinner/trackball) firmwares available in KADE Loader.
atmega32u2 (or at90usb162)
Official KADE stores:
(links for the North American store, European sales, International sales, and Brazil & International)
http://emukade.com/North American store -
http://northamerica.emukade.com/Bruno's store -
http://shop.brunofreitas.com/Other vendors:
BYOAC member
MaxRod has some for sale. PM him for details.
Out-of-stock or former vendors:
http://www.ck3.co.uk/minimus-32-avr-atmel-atmega32u2-usb-dev-board.html -- domain changed to "controllermax.co.uk", don't see the Minimus on the new site
http://www.foundmy.com/oscom/minimus-avr-usb-32k-instock-p-402.html -- site is currently offline
http://www.xconsoles.com/products/MINIMUS_32_AVR_ATMEL_ATMEGA32U2_USB_DEV_BOARD.htmlhttp://www.modchipcentral.com/store/minimus-32-jailbreak-minimus32-usb-dongle-canada-usa.htmlminiArcade/microArcade alternate boardsWill add info and links when available.
miniArcade 2.0 - (Currently in beta testing)Keyboard, gamepad, rotary mechanical joystick, analog, and console firmware options available in miniArcade 2.0 Mapper.
atmega32u4 -- "DFU" bootloader and 16 MHz crystal ("Atmel DFU" requires pullup resistor)
Beta testing announcement thread
here.
Official KADE stores:
The miniArcade 2.0 is not yet available from the Official KADE Store.
PCB fabrication (gerber) files are included in the distro package.
miniArcade 2.0 alternate boardsatmega32u4 -- Select "DFU" bootloader and 16 MHz crystal ("Atmel DFU" requires pullup resistor)
MattairTech:
*** Effective July 5, 2020, MattairTech will no longer be accepting orders. See site for more details.
***The MattairTech MT-DB-U4 is a perfect pin-for-pin match for the miniArcade 2.0 daughterboard.
http://www.mattairtech.com/index.php/development-boards/atmega32u4-usb-development-board-arduino-compatible.htmlminiArcade 2.0 alternate bootloader boardsProcedures are available to load the firmware and EEPROM files on these non-dfu bootloader AVRs:
- Arduino Micro
- Arduino Pro Micro
- Arduino Leonardo
- Teensy 2.0
- Adafruit ItsyBitsy 32u4 5v 16 MHz (procedures/confirmation/diagram pending)
KADESTICKGamepad and analog firmwares -- details in
this thread.
atmega32u4 -- Select "DFU" or "Atmel DFU" bootloader and 16 MHz crystal ("Atmel DFU" requires pullup resistor)
MattairTech:
http://www.mattairtech.com/index.php/development-boards/atmega32u4-usb-development-board-arduino-compatible.html maxArcadeBeta prototype -- keyboard, gamepad, and analog firmwares available in KADE Loader.
AT90USB646 (or AT90USB1286) -- Select "Atmel DFU" bootloader
MattairTech:
https://www.mattairtech.com/index.php/development-boards/mt-db-u6.htmlmaxArcade pinout (WIP):
Shows the pinout on the AT90USB646 and the associated screw terminals in KADE Loader.
http://kadevice.tk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=4125&p=7135#p7135 miniConsole+Plug-and-play (or customizable) keyboard, gamepad, and analog firmwares for retro controller or arcade control inputs and outputs to a number of console or computer systems -- more details in
this post.
Kickstarter details
here.
The miniConsole+ should be available from the Official KADE Store at
http://emukade.com/ once the rest of the Kickstarter rewards are shipped.
Bruno's store -
http://shop.brunofreitas.com/ KADE hardwareKADE Hardware source files:
https://github.com/kadevice/KADE/tree/master/open%20hardwareThe Bill of Materials (BOM) lists all hardware used in the KADE and several alternate wiring hardware options like pin headers/prefab wiring from Paradise Arcade Shop, etc.
I'll update this post as needed with new vendors, hardware, and KADE encoders.
If anyone finds a good source, LMK.
Scott