Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-07-06, 13:02
Pierre32 wrote on 2020-07-05, 12:59: Glad for the updates. Go easy on the idiots 😁 I can't - I have to look at one when shaving.
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-07-04, 15:12
New design looking good, hope you can find the fault soon Volo! Fault found - somebody is an idiot. If I see that somebody - I'll punch him! PS/2 port is wired backwards. Note to self: never incorporate parts from SnapEDA into you projects. P.S. I wonder why all mirrors in my house are broken...
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-07-03, 21:40
UPDATE. Connecting a slave PS/2 keyboard made a fuse blow. DAMN! Now I am confused. Trying to bypass the fuse now shows huge current draw. I think first prototype is blown. Double damn! Thankfully I have a second one.
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-07-03, 11:06
SITUATION REPORT Ok. I’ve got the locally made 2 prototype boards. They are rough, but should do for the time: https://i.imgur.com/FT2NhZw.jpg I’ve made some sizing mistakes, so the board does not fall flat between those round pegs (that’s the punishment for being lazy and using the case specs PDF …
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-25, 09:31
Just in case this isn't clear and/or could lead to problems: The key next left of the "1" key on a German layout keyboard is labeled with ^ and °. Pressing the key in combination with shift will print ° immediately. Just pressing the key alone will do nothing visible. Only when you press the …
Re: Advice - zip spanning between modern Windows and MS-DOS
Posted on 2020-06-23, 14:06
If you are looking for permanent method of regular file transfer to your retro-hardware you may use the following hardware/software combination: 1. Hardware: USB-to-SERIAL cable connected to Null Modem Cable (use this bundle to connect your both computers). 2. Tera Term (http://ttssh2.osdn.jp/) on …
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-15, 21:29
keropi wrote on 2020-06-15, 21:21: does the pcb need to have those inwards round edges? without them there is much space to spare Cutouts absolutely must for this case. All alternatives are either too expensive or nasty. This case is fun to fondle - just the right size for the arm.
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-15, 21:18
maxtherabbit wrote on 2020-06-14, 15:03: my advice would be to stick to scroll lock, but add a physical learn button on the device itself for edge cases I tried! really, I did! There is just no space for the button! Have to resort to software solution. Look at the pic, the button just does not fit: …
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-13, 21:24
well if you want a light... then scroll-lock is the only option other unused game in DOS is the PrintScreen one, I can't recall a game using it (just like scroll lock but I also do not know of a KVM using it) Thanks! I'll consider it as some kind of alternative enablable mode. Though looking at the …
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-13, 19:40
keropi wrote on 2020-06-13, 06:52: Nice! How about using other key than scroll-lock? KVMs do use it to change inputs, better avoid it all together What key do you propose? I like Scroll Lock having a light. If light shines - gamepads don't work. To turn off the light - you turn off its button. I …
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-12, 17:25
Bloody finally! SNES pad size was guessed spot-on, but SEGA connector is HUGE! Have to re-wire at least a third of PCB traces to fit this enormous thing.
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-11, 13:04
Speaking of regions: does it work with US SNES pads? They seem to be differ from PAL/NTSC-J ones. https://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=controls:snes_con_region_fix Now I am confused and scared. Mine is EU controller - it works. It means that my device compatible with all controllers... Possibly? …
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-10, 22:40
SITUATION REPORT The project is not dead… Though I suspect it’s pining for the fjords. The PCB was approved by manufacturing engineer. I only need the plastic ports for final measuring and fitting. The ports meant for measurement were supposed to arrive not later than last week. The cargo jet …
Re: Duty cycle for long term health
Posted on 2020-06-10, 21:39
My experience is that untested "attic finds" always have less problems than regular runners. Also computer museums tend to preserve their hardware in shelves indefinitely. The golden rules are: 1. Remove batteries. They leak and corrode PCBs. Preferably mod your hardware to accept removable …
Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-06-10, 17:30
SITUATION REPORT The project is not dead… Though I suspect it’s pining for the fjords. The PCB was approved by manufacturing engineer. I only need the plastic ports for final measuring and fitting. The ports meant for measurement were supposed to arrive not later than last week. The cargo jet …
Re: Volo's Gampad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread)
Posted on 2020-05-27, 10:44
I wish I had some social media clout, as I'm sure more people would be interested in this if they knew about it. I did post it on OCAU, which I think might have brought in a whole person. Some exposure from a Youtuber would be nice. Well, yes. Public exposure would be Cl.4 of the plan. Once I have …
Re: Volo's Gampad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (Do you need this thing?)
Posted on 2020-05-27, 10:05
SITUATION REPORT 1. Yes, I’ve solved the issue with laptop compatibility. For me – the laptop is the primary use of the device (with or without external keyboard). 2. I renamed the thread into something more affirmative. 3. I managed to nag the supplier for sample SNES and SEGA connectors (I’d like …
Re: Volo's Gampad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (Do you need this thing?)
Posted on 2020-05-22, 22:12
WA-A-AIT! How does it "not work well"? Does it from time to time fail to press a button and occasionally - fails to let it go? More often fails to let go then fails to press? If you do confirm it - I'LL SUE YOU FOR CONSPIRING TO MURDER ME BY PROVOKING A GIANT FACEPALM! I think I know the reason. …
Re: 3-Pin DIN Monitor connector
Posted on 2020-05-22, 21:25
As you may see on the pictures - there are 4 different wires. They may quite be 1. Shield Ground 2. Signal Ground 3. VCC, and 4. Composite. But since this thing came with it's own monochrome monitor - it may quite be: 1. Ground, 2. H sync, 3. V sync, and 4. Signal. You still need an oscilloscope to …
Re: Volo's Gampad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (Do you need this thing?)
Posted on 2020-05-22, 21:12
This looks wonderful. I really like my Powerramp Mite, which is basically a PS/2 keyboard on a gamepad too. One issue I wanted to call to your attention is that my Mite does not work well with my Toshiba Tecra with trackpoint. I think it is because the Tecra continually polls the trackpoint, which …
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