JimmyGee252 wrote on 2023-01-13, 21:55:

It turns out that Steam wants to map pretty much any controller to the twin-stick gamepad format, so there is no reason to try and make a SideWinder 3D Pro impersonate another controller. I have created a very usable Layout in Steam and have some documentation on how to do it should anyone be interested.

Hi Jimmy, I'm interested. Could you share the config/instructions? Thanks

I’m confused. RadioShack made adapters like this. I’ve got two of them.

insanitor wrote on 2023-02-13, 07:54:

I’m confused. RadioShack made adapters like this. I’ve got two of them.

Radio Shack did make adapters. They were not like this and would only work with simple analog joysticks. What brand/model joysticks are you trying to use?

generic42 wrote on 2023-02-06, 03:49:

JimmyGee252 wrote on 2023-01-13, 21:55:

It turns out that Steam wants to map pretty much any controller to the twin-stick gamepad format, so there is no reason to try and make a SideWinder 3D Pro impersonate another controller. I have created a very usable Layout in Steam and have some documentation on how to do it should anyone be interested.

Hi Jimmy, I'm interested. Could you share the config/instructions? Thanks

Absolutely. I published it on Steam today. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filede … /?id=2933533452 If it isn't active, it should be shortly as Steam scans them for objectional content before making them live.

JimmyGee252 wrote on 2023-01-17, 15:41:

I made a case for my Necroware Gameport Adapter from a small box I bought from Digi-Key. Here are some photos: […]
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I made a case for my Necroware Gameport Adapter from a small box I bought from Digi-Key. Here are some photos:

I think it came out pretty well. The box is a Hammond Manufacturing 1551RTBU, Digi-Key Part # HM1142-ND.

My adapter has the micro board soldered directly via headers (no socket) and a USB C connector. The cover holds the board in place pretty well, but I put a small double-stick pad
on a blank area on the bottom of the board just to be sure.

Very neat.

For any Aussies wanting to grab something from Jaycar, this one works decently. I'd show you the finished result but my hacking and filing is rough as guts.

Pierre32 wrote on 2023-04-17, 08:50:

For any Aussies wanting to grab something from Jaycar, this one works decently. I'd show you the finished result but my hacking and filing is rough as guts.

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Excellent idea - we have Jaycar in NZ too so I'll pick one of these up

JimmyGee252 wrote on 2023-02-14, 22:05:

insanitor wrote on 2023-02-13, 07:54:

I’m confused. RadioShack made adapters like this. I’ve got two of them.

Radio Shack did make adapters. They were not like this and would only work with simple analog joysticks. What brand/model joysticks are you trying to use?

I use my RadioShack adapter with an Interact Magnum 6.

I also use a couple of Gamepads with my RadioShack adapter.

My adapter works with anything I’ve thrown at it so far.

Perhaps you are not aware of the particular one I have. Or that RadioShack made the adapter that I have.

insanitor wrote on 2023-06-07, 01:36:

I use my RadioShack adapter with an Interact Magnum 6. […]
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JimmyGee252 wrote on 2023-02-14, 22:05:

insanitor wrote on 2023-02-13, 07:54:

I’m confused. RadioShack made adapters like this. I’ve got two of them.

Radio Shack did make adapters. They were not like this and would only work with simple analog joysticks. What brand/model joysticks are you trying to use?

I use my RadioShack adapter with an Interact Magnum 6.

I also use a couple of Gamepads with my RadioShack adapter.

My adapter works with anything I’ve thrown at it so far.

Perhaps you are not aware of the particular one I have. Or that RadioShack made the adapter that I have.

Cool. Where can I buy one?

The RadioShack cat number is 26-164.

They come up on eBay.

That's RadioShack is not the same. It's similar to the Rockfire adapter and is only for analogue devices. It doesn't support digital joystick like the Sidewinder or others.