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X-arcade tanlstick OLD version
offset:
one side of mine has a ps2 and serial connection. The other side has a long ps2/usb cable.
A long time ago I ordered an adapter from x-arcade to go from serial to usb. Not sure if they still sell that adapter or if you have to replace the controller inside now.
Maybe contact x-arcade support and ask them what is available to purchase currently.
Zeepblok:
Good idea. Will contact them and update the post. Also I dont even have usb. Only the plugs on the photo. I have the stick without the trackball even haha. Really old version
GeoMan:
What i did with my equally old Tankstick was to order a U-HID control interface from: https://www.ultimarc.com/control-interfaces/
That allowed me to replace the old interface. Later i added a spinner, replaced the trackball with a better one and also replaced the joysticks with programmable Ultrasticks (from the same site).
Zeepblok:
I contacted them and got this answer:
You need a DB9 to USB and PS2 cable. We don't have it in our US warehouse, but we can ship it directly from our manufacturer internationally. It will cost about $20, including shipping.
Due to shipping costs (I live in the Netherlands) Ive first ordered a generic cable from a local store. I'll let you guys know if it works
Zeepblok:
Generic cables didnt work so I ended up ordering with x-arcade. The cable was 10 euros and shipping also 10.