Joymega adapter on small PCB/connector (any interest?)

Prophet (3659)

31-05-2014, 02:45

syn wrote:

My guess its just a normal button with some added logic/tech/whatever (I dont know the official terminology) connected to it to have it the extra functionality of putting the pad in 3 button mode if held at boot.

Bingo! That's exactly how it works. It's kinda like the right mouse button on many MSX mice: in those, when you connect it to the computer while holding the right button it will enable the joystick emulation mode.

By roadfighter

Champion (461)

20-12-2014, 00:42

roadfighter wrote:

Hello People,

I have made a tutorial to make the converter with a transistor and two resistors.
For now it is in Dutch, but a translation is in the making
Here is the link for the Dutch version: JoyMega-NL adapter
Greetz,

Emil

Well here is is then, the translated version of my Joymega adapter.
Joy Mega adapter English

Have fun building it, and if you have questions :-? or comments let me know.

Emil Sokolowski

By pseen

Resident (61)

06-01-2016, 19:53

To clarify: will the Joymega adapter allow me to use a generic Sega controller (ie this) on my MSX1? Or is particular software needed in addition?

By syn

Prophet (2123)

06-01-2016, 20:00

Correct. You can use 2 (iirc b and c) buttons for the msx A and B buttons. Some software like sofarun, pointless fighting and some patches by frs make use of some of the additional buttons.

By pseen

Resident (61)

06-01-2016, 20:02

Excellent, thanks!

BTW, is anyone offering them ready built, with a housing around the circuitry?

By Grauw

Ascended (10768)