phonedork Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I dont know if anybody has seen or heard about this, but this seems like it would almost be the ultimate route... http://www.multigame.com/mastercontrol5200.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelio Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I dont know if anybody has seen or heard about this, but this seems like it would almost be the ultimate route... Whoa! I need one! You know what would be awesome? The same thing but the passthrough split off to also allow the star raiders controller option! Oh that would RULE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 AFAIK, this is Clay's project from 6 years ago, that never went anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonedork Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I know the way he has it set up would not work,.... BUT...Could you imagine using the dual analog for Space Dungeon or Robotron! Has anyone made contact with this person? Has this been cancelled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight8 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) If it did work I would be very curious to know how. I have tried it and know a couple others who have tried and gotten nowhere with a playstation controller. There is not near enuff range on the pots. It could probably be done but it would take someone with a lot of time on their hands and a lot smarter than me. There is a controller that can be used that is similar though. its called a hammerhead by interact. It is set up similar to a playstation or xbox dual shock and has two thumbstick. I have used the thumbsticks put in the casing of a jag controller for a 5200. If this thing was working though I would buy one. Edited September 30, 2008 by midnight8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I know the way he has it set up would not work,.... BUT...Could you imagine using the dual analog for Space Dungeon or Robotron! Has anyone made contact with this person? Has this been cancelled? Yes, it's a dead project. But maybe someone will come along a do their own version of it. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 You know what I love is how we have this illustration of a Playstation controller with ATARI fonts to describe it. That was ironic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 If it did work I would be very curious to know how. I have tried it and know a couple others who have tried and gotten nowhere with a playstation controller. There is not near enuff range on the pots. It could probably be done but it would take someone with a lot of time on their hands It's doable as a hack. PSX analog stick voltage to op-amp (for scaling and buffering) to an 8-bit ADC. The 8 ADC outputs drive two 4066 chips that connect or disconnect a selection of 8 resistors of a 10k-500k ladder network into the 5200 joystick lines. It's basically taking the Masterplay approach and adding in more bits of resolution. BTW, Space Dungeon and Robotron are only 8-direction games anyway. I play with my psx dualshock through a genesis adapter, and yes they are fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 $79.99? Wow, that seems pretty high to me. Is this the same guy who made the PS2 to Vextrex adapter? Truthfully, the Dual Shock is probably my least favorite of the modern gamepads. Even the N64 or Dreamcast controllers would be better to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight8 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 If it did work I would be very curious to know how. I have tried it and know a couple others who have tried and gotten nowhere with a playstation controller. There is not near enuff range on the pots. It could probably be done but it would take someone with a lot of time on their hands It's doable as a hack. PSX analog stick voltage to op-amp (for scaling and buffering) to an 8-bit ADC. The 8 ADC outputs drive two 4066 chips that connect or disconnect a selection of 8 resistors of a 10k-500k ladder network into the 5200 joystick lines. It's basically taking the Masterplay approach and adding in more bits of resolution. BTW, Space Dungeon and Robotron are only 8-direction games anyway. I play with my psx dualshock through a genesis adapter, and yes they are fun. have you tried this or seen it work. I would love to get my hands on one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I wonder if something like this could be used with a redemption adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I know the way he has it set up would not work,.... BUT...Could you imagine using the dual analog for Space Dungeon or Robotron! Has anyone made contact with this person? Has this been cancelled? Yes, it's a dead project. But maybe someone will come along a do their own version of it. Sounds like crazy talk to me. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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