20 Masterplay Interface Clones and Keypads

[Philouza]

Hi! I was told I should post this here in the Atari 5200 forum along with the Marketplace forum.

 

I made a batch of 30 Masterplay Interface clones for fun and practice with KiCad. They are based on the schematic at Dr. Scott M. Baker's website. I won't be making any more. They let you use Genesis controllers to play most of the Atari 5200 library. My own schematic and BOM are posted below.

 

I'm selling them for $60 + shipping. This includes the Masterplay Interface clone, the custom keypad, and the extension cable for the clone. Satisfaction guaranteed. Returns accepted within 14 days.

 

 A few notes:

 

- The acrylic top of the clone can be removed with 1.5mm hex bit to access jumpers. Rotate jumpers 90° to change button mapping.

 

- Calibrate x and y axes with a small screw driver through the small holes on top.

 

Games that can't be played with the Masterplay Interface clone:

 

- Missile Command

 

- Super Breakout

 

- Kaboom!

 

- Centipede

 

- QIX works only after cycling the d-pad

 

Thanks for looking!

 

 

Edited May 27, 2023 by Philouza

[0078265317]

Nice Job.  I already have one from somebody else.  So 60 is too much for a second for me.  But I know others here will be interested.

[0078265317]

I am surprised nobody else replied.

[Philouza]

Me too 😂 I have nineteen left, if anyone is interested.

[0078265317]

5 hours ago, Philouza said:

Me too 😂 I have nineteen left, if anyone is interested.

Maybe because it's 2 pieces and not all one piece.  Maybe just the keypad by itself will be useful.  The buttons always wear out on a standard controller.  Add some fire buttons to the keypad and it's all good.  Maybe make something that slips over the current keypad it will be cool.

[Philouza]

I made it so the keypad could be right next to you while you used the Genesis controller. Of course, there are a lot of other cool controller options for the Atari 5200 out there now (RetroGameBoyz arcade stick). I like how this adapter turned out though.

[0078265317]

It looks good.  What would be cool is a version with 2 db15 ports to plug into controller 1 and 2.  For use with robotron and space dungeon.

[0078265317]

Also do you have one of these?  And have you used it with the masterplay clone before?

 

https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-receiver-genesis-mega-drive/

[Philouza]

I don't have one, but they are very cool. They should work fine with the Masterplay clone, since it has a pin out that will work with any Genesis controller.

Edited June 5, 2023 by Philouza

[0078265317]

The one by ikonsgr74 did not work so that is why I asked.  the receiver does not light up.

[phuzaxeman]

Cool design.  I would advertise on the Atari 5200 page too. Cheers. 

[classiccollector]

Are these still available? If so i would probably be interested.