atariguy1021 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Earlier this year, I sold a number of MasterPlay Clones with a circuit that low_budget designed and that he was gracious enough to let me use. Unfortunately, the supplier that I obtained the cables for use with that design has no more remaining stock. Since I have yet to find a suitable replacement cable, I went back to the drawing board and created a new design. The new design uses a circuit inspired by one that I originally saw on the 8-Bit Lab Rat website and uses a pair of CD4052's that are socketed for easy replacement. I decided to forego the wired cable in favor of a female DB15 jack so you will need an extension cable to connect the unit to the 5200. Also, I always wanted to add the option of paddle controllers for use with the original design and never got around to it... so I added a paddle mode with the new design that is selected via the switch on the front of the unit near the DB9 jack. The interface uses the first player paddle from a set of standard 2600 paddles. Unfortunately, due to the wiring of the potentiometer within the 2600 paddles the rotation is opposite to what one would expect during game-play (CCW registers Right and CW Left). This is easily remedied by moving one wire within the first player paddle controller. Alternatively, a switch can be added to switch the paddle controller from 2600 to 5200 mode. I have a a box full of paddle controllers and may offer some that are modded if anyone has the need. I'm asking $70 shipped within the continental US... this does not include an extension cable. You will have to purchase one for yourself if you do not already have one. I recommend best electronics or ebay to purchase one. If you go with ebay these are reasonable quality and inexpensive: goo.gl/8u4RUk Edited March 15, 2016 by atariguy1021 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 That looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariguy1021 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 That looks very nice. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariguy1021 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Price reduction for the Holidays... $62 shipped in the continental US 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mianrtcv Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Always enjoy seeing interesting items come up. Very sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just ordered one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I received mine yesterday but I can't test yet because I waiting on a cable. I can say it looks and feels very professional and comes with a good thorough set of instructions. edit: got my cable in and had a chance to try it out. I tested it using my 7800 painline and it worked great. Pac-man is very playable now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 edit: got my cable in and had a chance to try it out. I tested it using my 7800 painline and it worked great. Pac-man is very playable now. I can't be that playable, you're still using the painline controllers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I can't be that playable, you're still using the painline controllers It's playable, but only for a short time. Then I have to ice my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I recently purchased a 5200 MasterPlay Clone and can't say enough good things about this product. It's built well, and works as advertised in both Joystick or Paddle mode. Many thanks to atariguy1021! edit: Forgot to mention that I am using this with my Supreme 78: All-Play 4/8 controller by Edladdin Controllers and it works great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Anyone have a skematic or diagram of the Masterplay interface? I want to "build" 2 into one of my 4-port 5200s and use port 3 & 4 for digital inputs wired to ports 1 & 2. I believe I can take out the 15 pin jacks and put in 9 pin jacks. Be great if it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringfellow Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I want one but how do I mod the paddle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariguy1021 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I want one but how do I mod the paddle? Using the paddle pictured below as an example, you would simply have to cut or desolder the yellow wire from the solder lug on the left and solder it to the solder lug on the right. The color of the wire may differ with your paddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 sent pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMoonPatrol Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Curious. How does it play with Tempest on the 5200 system? The game uses two buttons,one for firing, the other for the super zapper. Does the paddle's one button limit you to only using the one type of fire button in the game? I'm guessing you can't use the super zapper in the game? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Curious. How does it play with Tempest on the 5200 system? The game uses two buttons,one for firing, the other for the super zapper. Does the paddle's one button limit you to only using the one type of fire button in the game? I'm guessing you can't use the super zapper in the game? Thanks. Interesting. I was recently informed about a second button option, so this message caught my interest. This purchase is still a number of months out for me, as I'm still waiting for my 5200 unit to arrive, and I'll need to get the AtariMax first, but a Master Play clone will be after that. Thing is, I've seen so many different versions that I don't know which one is the "THE ONE" to get. Some have adjustments,, which look like a good thing, another does not. I've heard one works with analog and digital sticks, while I think one only takes digital? Then there is that extra button. Jeez -- too much homework! Version ONE - Knobs on bottom side Version TWO - Knobs on top. Version THREE - Homebrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 How much for a MasterPlay Clone purchased here at the marketplace of Atari Age and paid with PayPal? I figure there has to be a noticeable price difference to make up for Ebay fees. I mean if I can save a few bucks, why not try, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sow-gin Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hello, I am interested in purchasing one of your Atari 5200 MasterPlay Clone units. Please let me know what the process is, I live in Canada. Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbrissie Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hi I am interested in purchasing a 5200 MasterPlay Clone unit. Can you post what the process? I will send a PM too. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantke Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Late to the party as always, are you still making and selling these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I dont think so. I should of ordered one though. My clone is acting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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