Build a USB (& BT) joystick (& mouse) adapter for Vectrex
Feb 20, 2024 2:31:29 GMT -5
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Post by gtoal on Feb 20, 2024 2:31:29 GMT -5
I've finished a breadboard build of an adapter for USB devices to the Vectrex joystick port.
Details are at gtoal.com/vectrex/joystick/USB-to-Vectrex.html with a video at youtu.be/ldAH9oq4zHY - I'm hoping this build is simple enough that folks can build one for themselves. Although I'm not planning to sell pre-built boards, I am considering putting together kits of the components that you would need, to cut down on the overhead of shipping costs - I know how frustrating it can be to pay in the 5 to 8 dollar range to ship a 25 cent component, and then have to do that several times for a selection of half a dozen small components that all come from different suppliers.
I'll keep that web page updated as I improve the software or if there are any developments on the hardware front.
Graham
Details are at gtoal.com/vectrex/joystick/USB-to-Vectrex.html with a video at youtu.be/ldAH9oq4zHY - I'm hoping this build is simple enough that folks can build one for themselves. Although I'm not planning to sell pre-built boards, I am considering putting together kits of the components that you would need, to cut down on the overhead of shipping costs - I know how frustrating it can be to pay in the 5 to 8 dollar range to ship a 25 cent component, and then have to do that several times for a selection of half a dozen small components that all come from different suppliers.
I'll keep that web page updated as I improve the software or if there are any developments on the hardware front.
Graham