mulcmu Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 In an effort to increase the distance of busy little hands from vintage hardware, I created an adapter that lets a WiiMote be used as a wireless controller. The current hardware supports two joysticks (directions, trigger, and both potentiometer signals) and uses an ESP32 for the bluetooth connection to WiiMote. Proof of concept Arduino code is working with one WiiMote that outputs to both joystick connectors. More details on hardware and design here: https://hackaday.io/project/179786-modernish-wireless-retro-joystick https://github.com/mulcmu/Modernish-Wireless-Retro-Joystick https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4899985 I am looking for some community support to help with the ESP32 code development. I have been unable to get multiple WiiMotes working with any of the existing Arduino libraries. Send me a PM if you are interested in contributing. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezgar Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Neat-O! Next-up wii-mote light gun emulation? ? (Though from what I gather, thats the hardest data to extract from the controller...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 What a great idea ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascrnet Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 the idea is good but you have to have a wiimote?, it would be nice if it was bluetooth for any type of gamepad. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 More options like this are always a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitoco Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Three different controllers can be used by this other project: Wiimote, PS3 and PS4... simultaneously! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulcmu Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 The BlueRetro project has the functionality for the other Bluetooth gamepads and HID devices. I did not see where it could support the analog paddle controls but could have missed that. Forking that code, and remapping the outputs to the right place on the i2c bus is one path forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ascrnet said: the idea is good but you have to have a wiimote?, it would be nice if it was bluetooth for any type of gamepad. ? This one at least works with Wiimote and Nintendo pro controller among others. Not universal, though https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Retro-Bluetooth-Receiver-Original-Genesis/dp/B07MSWGSJY/ref=sr_1_15 It requires a modification to make it work with Atari: In summary, an Universal Bluetooth to Atari controller (DIY) is needed. Edited July 23, 2021 by manterola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthCloud Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 12:31 PM, mulcmu said: The BlueRetro project has the functionality for the other Bluetooth gamepads and HID devices. I did not see where it could support the analog paddle controls but could have missed that. Forking that code, and remapping the outputs to the right place on the i2c bus is one path forward. BlueRetro dev here, My project support all current Bluetooth classic (BR/EDR) controllers (mouse & KB too), with up to 7 simultaneous controller. (And working right now on adding BLE controller support) Atari 2600/7800 is supported but only joystick so far. I plan to eventually add analog input too (for paddle, 5200 etc) but haven't worked on it yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) There is already a device available from Mq user (the same as Flob game) that you can connect SNES/nes controllers. Once you have it just add 8bitdo receiver for snes and all wireless modern controllers work;) https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-receiver-snes/ https://atarionline.pl/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5671 Edited July 29, 2021 by mikesk8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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