Inky Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Crap. I need to order one of the adapters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Crap. I need to order one of the adapters. Nice - thank you! I am a big fan of the show! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Ideal but probably not enough space . Needing space for a keypad and start ,pause,reset buttons also . To have a dual twin arcade controller with self centering analogue to play Space Dungeon , Robotron , and "every" game for the 5200 would be awesome . lol... That does sound awesome! To paraphrase Brody in Jaws, "We're going to need a bigger box!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 A project that someone on here attempted, but doesn't appear to have finished, is using the Wiimote nunchuk with the 2600. Thinking about it, I'd love seeing this as an option for the 7800 (and even 5200)I know I'd certainly buy for the 78 or 5200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amityville315 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'm with the legions that want the ultimate 5200 controller!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I had not considered this - the CX53s are such masterpieces and still run so well! Ah, but think about this one, Ed… A 3+ fire button version of the CX53 that with various switches - or a chip - would work with the 2600, 5200, 7800, Atari 8-bit, STE/Falcon/Jaguar, etc. I'm sure you could get Dan Kramer to consult on it. The Dan Kramer signature Trak-Ball... Hell, at Sony's behest, he consulted at the last minute on that 3rd party trackball controller for the Sony Playstation so the Atari Greatest Hits arcade titles would work with it properly... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 A project that someone on here attempted, but doesn't appear to have finished, is using the Wiimote nunchuk with the 2600. Thinking about it, I'd love seeing this as an option for the 7800 (and even 5200) I know I'd certainly buy for the 78 or 5200 Wasn't that blowhard Ralf character with the crummy soldering skills promoting that? He posts all the time over in the Atari Museum Facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 A project that someone on here attempted, but doesn't appear to have finished, is using the Wiimote nunchuk with the 2600. Thinking about it, I'd love seeing this as an option for the 7800 (and even 5200) I know I'd certainly buy for the 78 or 5200 I've done that, but people stopped being interested in my hardware projects like this, so I put it aside, just like the PS1 adapter. Hey, at least iesposta is enjoying one of the PS1 adapters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I've done that, but people stopped being interested in my hardware projects like this, so I put it aside, just like the PS1 adapter. Hey, at least iesposta is enjoying one of the PS1 adapters. i would Luke a PS1 Adapter for the 7800 Zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I'm still planning on purchasing a 7800 twin. should be soon though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MobiusAqua Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I don't mean to de-rail the thread any further, but I thought the PS1/PS2 adapter was a really cool idea, CPUWIZ. One of the things I wish the 7800 had was a pause button on the controller, like the 5200 has. I was thinking about programming BB to support that, once I got far enough. Okiday, back on topic: your controllers look epic, Edladdin, and the Supreme 78 is on my "think about possibly getting" list, for when I either find my/buy a new 7800. They look really well made, and I really can't resist getting an arcade-style controller with green buttons and ball-knob. (Not that green's my favorite color, or anything... ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 The Coleco Flashback controllers are not compatible with the Coleco Vision. They got the pinout wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Received my Edladdin Seagull 78. I really like this! I think I need to take my Genesis gamepad apart and give it a bit of a cleaning, as it seems to stick, but it's really nice to have both buttons to play games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 The Coleco Flashback controllers are not compatible with the Coleco Vision. They got the pinout wrong. In the course of working on our upcoming "Seagull CV" controller adapter for the Colecovision, we learned that the Flashback controllers handle the keypad data totally differently than the vintage units - that it was more than just rerouting the pinouts. The 1982 console was a simple diode-controlled maxtrix keypad (just like a CX50 Atari keyboard controller), but the Flashback Colecovision sends signals that are interpreted by the console. Getting both Coleco controllers (as well as the Atari 2600/7800 and Sega Genesis controllers) to talk with both consoles was a real puzzle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 I don't mean to de-rail the thread any further, but I thought the PS1/PS2 adapter was a really cool idea, CPUWIZ. One of the things I wish the 7800 had was a pause button on the controller, like the 5200 has. I was thinking about programming BB to support that, once I got far enough. Okiday, back on topic: your controllers look epic, Edladdin, and the Supreme 78 is on my "think about possibly getting" list, for when I either find my/buy a new 7800. They look really well made, and I really can't resist getting an arcade-style controller with green buttons and ball-knob. (Not that green's my favorite color, or anything... ) We've got plenty of green! :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Now I need a Vectrex Edladdin controller to add to my collection. Maybe a two player version! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I just received this the other day and put my own Atari vinyl sticker on it . Hopefully one day soon Space Dungeon can be made for the 7800 ! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I just received this the other day and put my own Atari vinyl sticker on it . Hopefully one day soon Space Dungeon can be made for the 7800 ! That's a GREAT idea! For me, Space Dungeon is one of the "Hall of Fame" killer app games for the 5200, with countless hours spent stealing treasure as a kid. PS: The vinyl Atari sticker looks great! Edited January 13, 2016 by edladdin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I have a question . Are you able to get silent Sanwa joysticks versus the clicky ones on your controllers ? I would consider putting money down ahead of time for these Colecovision controllers if so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have a question . Are you able to get silent Sanwa joysticks versus the clicky ones on your controllers ? I would consider putting money down ahead of time for these Colecovision controllers if so . The "silent" ones are signficantly more expensive than the regular JLF's, but if you want to pay for the upgrade I would be happy to install one for you! One compromise... Apparently part of the sound containment on the "silent" microswitches comes with a different type of restrictor plate that cannot be upgraded with the octagonal inserts we usually use. So you'll gain a little quiet but lose the 8 vertex plate. Whether this matters will depend on how many maze and horizontal sliders games you play. The Coleco Kickstarter campaign is very near launching! The project is currently under review by Kickstarter to verify we have met all of their rules and requirements. It would be ideal if you could make your pre-order through the campaign, then we can settle any changes/upgrades after the fact. Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) Apologies for bumping up a long dormant topic, but does anyone know a reliable way to get ahold of Edladdin? I tried sending him a PM about an order 3 days ago but it doesn't appear that he's read it, so I was wondering if there was a better way to get in touch with him? Edited October 20, 2016 by Jin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 He's been posting in this thread last couple days: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/248111-edladdin-colecovision-controller-kickstarter-now-live/page-9?do=findComment&comment=3614421 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 He's very active on Facebook, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Controllers switchable for multiple systems using DB9 Atari type plugs would indeed be great! I'd go for an Atari/7800/Vectrex one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Controllers switchable for multiple systems using DB9 Atari type plugs would indeed be great! I'd go for an Atari/7800/Vectrex one! I would purchase one of these right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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