Video Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I was thinking of building my own controller, and figured, since the 7800 only has one more button, and I think a resistor. Other than that their wired the same, so I was thinking of building a 7800 stick, it should work as normal on the 2600 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 A couple of resistors, but yes the 7800 controller works on the 2600. The two fire buttons act identically on the 2600 rather than performing separate functions as on the 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 BigO, I love that show, wish I could find it on video. Thanks for the info, I thought it was compatible, and for the few bucks in parts difference I figured "why not?" I can't recall ever trying it, and at the moment don't have my 7800 stuff so I can't just try and see. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I had the same thought when converting a Radica Space Invaders to a 2600 controller. Haven't used it with a 7800 yet, but it's there in case an emergency should arise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edladdin Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 The diagram you want for wiring either a 2600 or 7800 controller is attached. I also produce an I/O board that makes wiring a 7800 controller as easy as possible. The "Easy 78" available from the AtariAge store for $15: https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1077 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Cool, thanks for the diagram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) Here is my "Schematic for dummys" that I made after building my own joystick. Hope it helps you out Edited December 16, 2017 by Wyluli Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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