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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #40 on: July 25, 2017, 03:32:43 am »
I didn't know starting up with the blank preset would make such a difference for the users. Should I make the blank profile the standard one when starting for the first time or if the user hasn't saved any?  ???

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #41 on: July 25, 2017, 11:13:21 am »
Added text like this to the bottom of pg 2 (Mapping .DAT files) and pg 12. (Using Mapper with other boards)

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If you are using an Arduino board, you may find it easier to organize the ports and wiring if you start from Blank.dat or a custom .DAT file for your particular board.

Dreamcast pinout images and new User Guide (v0.21) posted to the usual place, Bruno.   :cheers:


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #42 on: July 25, 2017, 11:18:04 am »
Awesomeness! I will post a new version soon. So no need to start with the blank profile?

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #43 on: July 25, 2017, 12:04:22 pm »
So no need to start with the blank profile?
More custom .DAT files . . . blank profile . . . either way works for me.  :dunno

Posted a poll to see what users want.


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #44 on: July 28, 2017, 04:42:14 pm »
I'm now working on adding support for native Sega Saturn output via Multi-Out board. Will keep you guys posted!  8)

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #45 on: July 28, 2017, 08:39:08 pm »
I'm now working on adding support for native Sega Saturn output via Multi-Out board.
Cool.   ;D

Already looking for pinout images and for parts like this for the BOM.
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Here's a pinout for the Arduino Pro Micro.

There are seven pins/ports that aren't available on this board.

Since port B0 (pin 8 ) is only connected to RxLED, you won't be able to use this board with your Playstation 1, Playstation 2, or Dreamcast consoles.

Port D5 (pin 22) is only connected to TxLED.

Ports B7, C7, D6, F0, and F1 are not connected on this board.




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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #46 on: July 29, 2017, 06:41:54 am »
Sega Saturn RJ45 output cable for the Multi-Out schematics:

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RJ45 Saturn
1 GND
2 D0
3 D1
4 D2
5 D3
6 S0
7 S1
8 VCC

Sega saturn controller port reference:

http://www.gamesx.com/controldata/saturn.htm

Images of the new Multi-Out PCB (for updating the user manual image):

Top:


Bottom:


I will release a new mapper package when PL1 send me the updated user manual
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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #47 on: July 29, 2017, 01:38:27 pm »
I will release a new mapper package when PL1 send me the updated user manual
Saturn info added and BOM updated for the new Multi-Out board.  ;D

The only thing remaining is to find good pics of the Saturn Controller Plug (nothing yet) and Console Jack (two possibly-usable images so far) for the pinout image.

If anyone has a Saturn controller and can take some decent pics like these of the connector(s), your assistance would be greatly appreciated.   :cheers:


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #48 on: July 29, 2017, 08:43:25 pm »
Thatpurplestuff came through with some great Saturn connector photos.   ;D   :applaud:   :notworthy:

Once he confirms his photo credit, I'll generate the new User Guide PDF and post the update files (PDF + 3 new images) to the usual location, Bruno.   :cheers:


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #49 on: July 29, 2017, 10:25:23 pm »
Great stuff! Thanks a lot purple stuff!

As for the manual, we should correct the wording regarding compatibility with DC and Saturn: now we don't need those PS2 adapters! :)

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #50 on: July 31, 2017, 05:29:51 am »
Mac, Windows and Linux versions updated!  :)

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #51 on: September 14, 2017, 11:00:16 am »
I skimmed this thread.  Is there anyone selling this as a completed kit, yet?

well, i have a pack of the circuit boards (in blue) on order and one of those on back-order.  we'll see which arrives first.
Unless you already have it, the third participant in the race is the other hardware like screw terminals, Dupont pin headers, maybe an RJ45 port for console adapters, etc.

There's a Bill of Materials with links at the end of the User Guide.   ;D

Have you decided if you want to use screw terminals or Dupont pin headers to connect your controls?

Are you going to connect to a console via RJ45 or a PC via USB?


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #52 on: September 14, 2017, 02:12:17 pm »
Is there anyone selling this as a completed kit, yet?
AFAIK nobody is selling a kit at this time, but it's easy (and less expensive) to solder wires or pin headers to an AVR instead of using the daughterboard.

If you're planning on using this for your 4-player Warlords project, some euro-style terminals will make it easier to connect 5v and ground to all four potentiometers.


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #53 on: September 14, 2017, 02:31:27 pm »
I noticed on ebay that someone had pots with knobs for 7.50 apiece shipped so i bought em.

Ordered the a-pac so i can continue experimenting.

I was disappointed to learn that spinners only work in retropie with advmame. Not 2600 or nes


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #54 on: September 14, 2017, 03:44:14 pm »
I was disappointed to learn that spinners only work in retropie with advmame. Not 2600 or nes
No surprise on NES.

AFAIK the only paddle-style NES controller is the Arkanoid "Vaus".


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #55 on: September 18, 2017, 03:11:16 am »
I was disappointed to learn that spinners only work in retropie with advmame. Not 2600 or nes
No surprise on NES.

AFAIK the only paddle-style NES controller is the Arkanoid "Vaus".


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It would be a waste to use a spinner for the Atari 2600 emulator as well, since the only game that originally supported a spinner (driving controller) was Indy 500. All other games with a rotary controller used the tennis/paddle controller - that is potentiometer with a limited turn.
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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #56 on: December 23, 2017, 06:57:10 pm »
Thanks to intealls for testing and confirming the Teensy load procedures on page 14 of the User Guide.   :cheers:


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #57 on: December 30, 2017, 03:13:15 pm »
Gents, I need an adapter similar to the original KADE that translates arcade switch buttons, plus at least 3 POT inputs (left stick right/left pot, left trigger pot, right trigger pot), into an original XBOX. The KADE works fine for buttons, but POT inputs were never supported. SharpFork indicated this miniArcade 2.0 project might be exactly what I need. I prefer to have a completed unit, though I am ok at soldering having done numerous pad hacks over the years. I have funding, so as long as you can warranty or stand behind the product, cost is no object (within reason). If it works, I will purchase more in the future as well.

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #58 on: December 30, 2017, 04:22:19 pm »
I need an adapter similar to the original KADE that translates arcade switch buttons, plus at least 3 POT inputs (left stick right/left pot, left trigger pot, right trigger pot), into an original XBOX.
MiniArcade 2.0 supports original XBox.
- No problem on the buttons.
- Left stick right/left pot uses analog port F7. (Enable it in the config menu)
- I'm not sure if the firmware does analog trigger buttons so I'll let Bruno answer that one.   :dunno

The KADE works fine for buttons, but POT inputs were never supported. SharpFork indicated this miniArcade 2.0 project might be exactly what I need.
True, the original KADE never supported pots because the at90usb162 and atmega32u2 (the Minimus AVR processors) don't have any Analog/Digital converter inputs.

Fortunately, the atmega32u4 has more than enough of them.   ;D

I prefer to have a completed unit, though I am ok at soldering having done numerous pad hacks over the years.
You'll probably need to solder them yourself unless Bruno has some units for sale.

If not, there's a Bill of Materials with links and a list of PCB fabricators in the User Guide.

The Gerber files for fabricating PCBs are in the download package.


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #59 on: February 19, 2018, 12:46:40 am »
Thanks for all of your work on this. 

BTW will there ever be support for a trackball?

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #60 on: February 19, 2018, 02:31:11 am »
Thanks for all of your work on this. 

BTW will there ever be support for a trackball?
Glad that you find it useful.   :cheers:

I don't think there will be trackball support in KADE for the forseeable future.

The beta optical input code for the original miniArcade had a problem with backspin. (the encoder can't keep up with the quadrature waveform changes)   :embarassed:

Jon or Bruno would have to greatly improve the code and probably increase the encoder's default USB poll rate.

If you want an AVR-based optical encoder, I recommend StefanBurger's Illuminated Spinner firmware on a Leonardo Pro Micro AVR.
- The hex firmware file is on the Thingiverse page here under the "thing files" tab.
- Use the ArduinoBuilder program to load the hex firmware file on the AVR.  There's a simple 3-step tutorial here.

How well does it work?
No matter how hard/fast I spun it, there was no sign of any backspin at any speed in either direction on either axis.   :applaud:


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #61 on: February 19, 2018, 05:17:35 am »
Thanks for the quick reply.  I was hoping for a cheap one stop microcontroller solution to hook up a pair of rotary joysticks and a trackball.  I guess I'll have a get a controller for each.

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« Reply #62 on: February 19, 2018, 12:49:43 pm »
I was hoping for a cheap one stop microcontroller solution to hook up a pair of rotary joysticks and a trackball.  I guess I'll have a get a controller for each.
One heads-up about choosing a rotary encoder AVR -- the Arduino Pro Micro board doesn't have a connection for port C7 (32u4 pin 32) that is used for the second rotary joystick.


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #63 on: March 13, 2018, 07:47:23 pm »
Since im cheap and also because I rarely go in my cabinet, i just built a lazy 6 button Jamma Harness converter out of some pro micros loaded with this firmware.

How it works is, i have the pins on one side, spidered out to handle 6,5,4,3,2,1,R,L.  And have 4 jumpers as D,U,Start and on the P1 side, coin.



The pin assignments are mirrored on the other side so that the pro micros are facing the same direction.
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« Reply #64 on: March 13, 2018, 11:42:19 pm »
Nice.   :cheers:


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #65 on: March 14, 2018, 01:04:56 am »
working on making this into an actual fingerboard where you can plug in a couple pro micros as a kit... then putting up the pcb design files bc what good is fun without sharing haha

here's the idea, moving stuff around is a must, different plugs for some stuff.

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #66 on: March 14, 2018, 02:02:10 am »
working on making this into an actual fingerboard where you can plug in a couple pro micros as a kit... then putting up the pcb design files bc what good is fun without sharing haha

here's the idea, moving stuff around is a must, different plugs for some stuff.
Sounds interesting.

You might want to talk to Bruno about the PCB design.

He has PCB-layout/trace-routing software that would make the design process much easier.

You might also want to consider a version that uses a single MattairTech MT-DB-U4 board.


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #67 on: June 11, 2018, 04:19:47 am »
would something like this work on a original xbox with coinops iam a noob at this stuff so iam stil looking something for my og xbox to arcade controlls in my cab
dont want to do a pad hack !

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« Reply #68 on: June 11, 2018, 04:34:12 am »
would something like this work on a original xbox with coinops iam a noob at this stuff so iam stil looking something for my og xbox to arcade controlls in my cab
dont want to do a pad hack !
Yes it works. I'm using one with coinops.


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« Reply #69 on: June 11, 2018, 05:33:10 am »
looks complex i need something plug and play

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« Reply #70 on: June 11, 2018, 05:35:12 am »
looks complex i need something plug and play
It's easier than a pad hack.

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« Reply #71 on: June 11, 2018, 05:43:32 am »
any one has a tut on how to do this iam not a expert like you guys :)

something like this would be nice for stupid people like me   https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/PC-PS3-XBOX-360-3-in-1-USB-Controller-encoder-USB-control-board-arcade-joystick-Controller/32798347910.html
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« Reply #72 on: June 11, 2018, 01:55:10 pm »
any one has a tut on how to do this iam not a expert like you guys :)
Since you're working with just the original XBox, the XBOXPadMicro firmware and connection diagram will be the easiest option.

You posted in that thread last year and my advice remains the same.
any update !
How about an unexpected XBOXPadMicro update?

Since I know that you're looking for a no-soldering solution, here it is.

The Arduino Micro knockoff board here sold by "gowoops" comes with header pins already soldered onto it.   ;D

Wiring Option 1:
Use pre-fab 4-pin harnesses like this and a daisy-chan ground like this from Paradise Arcade Shop. (If you ask Bryan and Susan, they might be able to substitute a daisy-chain ground with one female dupont pin on one end instead of all 0.187" Quick Disconnects)

Wiring Option 2:
Connect dupont jumpers like the ones here to the desired header pins.

Cut off the other end of the jumper, strip the wire, and feed it into one side of a euro-style terminal strip like this.

On the other side of the terminal strip, connect pre-crimped wires cut from a JAMMA harness. (cut off and discard the big edge connector)


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« Reply #73 on: September 10, 2018, 12:28:35 am »
Additional info learned in this thread for anyone using the Arduino AVR procedure on pages 13-14 of the User Guide under "Procedures for non-DFU boards".

Tested the avrdude .bat file on an Arduino Micro and a Pro Micro -- it works perfectly.   ;D

In Control Panel -- Devices and Printers, the bootloader port number is displayed in the device description when the board is put in bootloader mode.

To put a Pro Micro into bootloader mode, double-click ground the RST port as described in the "Reset to Bootloader" procedure here.




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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #74 on: November 26, 2018, 02:20:17 pm »
does this device KADE miniArcade 2.0 work with the og xbox and how do i know where all the cables go ?
it doesnt say  like up down left right button 1 start select etc etc

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« Reply #75 on: November 26, 2018, 04:15:54 pm »
does this device KADE miniArcade 2.0 work with the og xbox and how do i know where all the cables go ?
it doesnt say  like up down left right button 1 start select etc etc
Yes, it does work with the XBox.

When you select "Xbox" as the "Output System" (right column), the "Output As" column will show which XBox function is related to which "Input As" port.
- For example, the XBox default for "Output As - Black" is "Input As - Port F1".



- If you're using a Teensy 2.0 board, Port F1 is 3rd pin down from the upper right.



- If you're using a Pro Micro, Port F1 is not connected so you'll need to change the "Input As" to a port that is available but unused like D4.



Step-by-step procedures are in the User Guide PDF.   ;D


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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #76 on: November 27, 2018, 02:38:04 am »
oh wait so if i buy the kade 2.0 from bruno it doesnt come with the smaller board in the middle with the usb port ?
wich one is better the kade 2.0 or dual strike ,problem for me is the shipping cost from brazil to the netherlands etc
any resellers in the eu ?

the software of the kade2.0 makes sense to me but the dual strike software does not

do i need 2 of these for 2 players or just 1 for 2 players ?
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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #77 on: November 27, 2018, 06:18:40 am »
wich one is better the kade 2.0 or dual strike
I haven't worked with the dual strike.  :dunno

oh wait so if i buy the kade 2.0 from bruno it doesnt come with the smaller board in the middle with the usb port ?
If/when Bruno re-stocks, it comes as shown -- a 32u4 AVR board (small board on top with USB) and the daughterboard. (large board on bottom with ethernet, Dupont pins, programming jumper, and screw terminals)

The daughterboard is convenient if you plan on swapping controller adapters via the ethernet connector, but the daughterboard is not needed -- it's just convenient for hooking up controls/controllers without soldering.



problem for me is the shipping cost from brazil to the netherlands etc
If you don't plan to use the miniArcade 2.0 for a multi-system/multi-controller setup, you can save lots of money by ordering a 32u4 AVR board and soldering some wires to through-holes on the AVR board to "roll your own".



If you have zero soldering skills, just order an Arduino Micro like this one or this one that comes with the pins already soldered,  some Dupont jumpers, and a euro-style terminal strip for an easy no-solder setup.   ;D

If you want to save more money and don't mind reassigning a few ports in Mapper and soldering, you can use the very common and inexpensive Arduino Pro Micro.
- 5 ports to reassign (XBox defaults not available on the Pro Micro): B7, C7, D6, F0, and F1
- 7 available ports to choose from (not used as XBox defaults): B1, B2, B3, D0, D1, D4, and F7

any resellers in the eu ?
There are no official resellers, but anyone can order the daughterboard PCBs from any PCB fabrication house.
- The Gerber (PCB fabrication) files are in "..\docs\gerbers\miniarcade2_gerber.zip".
- At the end of the User Guide PDF, there's a Bill of Materials for (and links to) any desired PCB parts like the ethernet connector, screw terminals, Dupont pins, etc.


Scott
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do i need 2 of these for 2 players or just 1 for 2 players ?
For XBox,  each AVR shows up as a single gamepad so you will need two AVRs for two players.
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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #78 on: November 27, 2018, 11:08:59 am »
thanks for all the info :)  made a little bit more sense
going to order the complete kit from bruno times 2 :)

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Re: KADE miniArcade 2.0 beta release
« Reply #79 on: February 10, 2019, 02:25:20 pm »
Which of the two DFU bootloaders is correct for the Mattairtech board: the Atmel DFU, or the non-Atmel DFU?


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