Tenorman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 There would definitely be a market around here for that custom controller as well as the consoles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Looks really nice...are you going to make a few of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 If you plan on making these available, and if the price isn't too out of hand, I'm in for the non-portable unit and the controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That looks really nice. You still have plans to do an 8-Bit Computer version with this concept? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt808 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 You still have plans to do an 8-Bit Computer version with this concept? Yes for 8-bit, but they will not be based on these 5200 boards. For compactness with a decent-sized keyboard and accessory ports, it is hard to beat something like the 600XL and 800XL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foft Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Really great work. Be very interested to see the schematic if you decide to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Simply awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 There would definitely be a market around here for that custom controller as well as the consoles. I second that. It sure would be nice to be able to get a good alternative 5200 controller for a reasonable price. Oh well one can dream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt808 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm considering selling bare PCBs that you can assemble into controllers. I'm adding provisions to build it with a D-pad or as a paddle controller, and turbo fire is optional. The bare PCBs will also be useful for those who want to build custom controllers or arcade controls, although I also have a new design for a low-cost digital adapter that could be used for the same thing. They will come with instructions and a shopping list of parts. Some things to note are that the short-throw thumbstick is not ideal for some games and you might need to adjust the joystick centering on the console. In particular, Super Breakout is nearly impossible to play, and Missile Command is not as precise as with the original controller. Otherwise I have put the original controllers in a box and not looked back. My thumbs don't hurt, buttons always register when pressed, and the stick returns to center when released. They are also easy and inexpensive to repair using readily-available parts. I'm not ready to take orders yet, but I'll post in a new thread when I have details. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Awesome - what about the "mini-5200" unit itself? Something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0w_lantern Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm considering selling bare PCBs that you can assemble into controllers. I'm adding provisions to build it with a D-pad or as a paddle controller, and turbo fire is optional. The bare PCBs will also be useful for those who want to build custom controllers or arcade controls, although I also have a new design for a low-cost digital adapter that could be used for the same thing. They will come with instructions and a shopping list of parts. Some things to note are that the short-throw thumbstick is not ideal for some games and you might need to adjust the joystick centering on the console. In particular, Super Breakout is nearly impossible to play, and Missile Command is not as precise as with the original controller. Otherwise I have put the original controllers in a box and not looked back. My thumbs don't hurt, buttons always register when pressed, and the stick returns to center when released. They are also easy and inexpensive to repair using readily-available parts. I'm not ready to take orders yet, but I'll post in a new thread when I have details. I don't see any trim pots. Are they on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt808 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Awesome - what about the "mini-5200" unit itself? Something similar? I know of no other homebrew hardware of this complexity that is offered as a DIY kit or bare PCB, and I cannot provide assembly support. I have not been able to figure out how to produce these at reasonable cost. In addition to parts and materials cost, there's also 30 hours of assembly time for each. Whether I do it myself or send the parts out for automated assembly, that's a lot of cost and effort for a 5200. I don't see any trim pots. Are they on there? Do you mean on the controller or 5200? There are 2 pots in back of the mainboard, one for joystick centering and the other for color delay. The controller does not have trim pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0w_lantern Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Do you mean on the controller or 5200? There are 2 pots in back of the mainboard, one for joystick centering and the other for color delay. The controller does not have trim pots. On the controller, for centering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0w_lantern Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Centering pots on the controller seems more convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yes for 8-bit, but they will not be based on these 5200 boards. For compactness with a decent-sized keyboard and accessory ports, it is hard to beat something like the 600XL and 800XL. True, a 600XL is pretty compact, but not without it's need for upgrading/modding. I was assuming you'd be making something similar to what you have here, but with a PS/2 port, or similar, for attaching a separate keyboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Count me in for some controllers and mini systems 5200 or otherwise Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingretro79 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 i lurk in the shadows on this site mostly, but literally just created an account to say this looks absolutely awesome. if you do a production run of the system or even just the controller, sir count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funknflow5200 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Also a lurker who just came on board to specifically give praise for these devices! I want one of those controllers so badly I'm almost on fire! wt808, make it happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Also a lurker who just came on board to specifically give praise for these devices! I want one of those controllers so badly I'm almost on fire! wt808, make it happen! The work wt808 has done on this is amazing. It really fits the saying "labor of love" However, before anyone sets themselves on fire - you should look into adapting a PC gamepad to your 5200. All it takes is 2 capacitors, some wire and some 15 pin connectors. There's lots of info on that type of adapter on this board. That should keep the flames at bay until you have a chance to order up something like the controller in this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) If these ever get done into a production run for sale, sign me up! Fantastic! Edited October 18, 2013 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntavio Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 If these ever get done into a production run for sale, sign me up! Fantastic! Same here. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinju Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hell yes sign me up too! Amazing work friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funknflow5200 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'm all in on that controller. Super-duper sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namedjughead Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 The controller looks amazing! I would definitely get one if he were to make them available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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