Tom Kirks PS2 Amiga/Atari adapter

kipper2k · 25 April 2012, 17:25

Hi All,

i am debating on whether to make a batch of PS2 controller adapter boards for the Amiga/atari.

Basically it will be a plug in adapter that you just plug in the PS2 controller and the computer. I have tried to get hold of Paul Willingham for more chips but cant get hold of him.

Tom Kirk has code available that i hope to use with his permission so if he allows it and interest is there i will make some. Below are the basic specs of his code....

Enables a Playstation 2 Dualshock controller to be used on an Atari or Amiga computer.

Direction can be controlled either by the digital pad or the left analog stick.

Two fire buttons for computers or consoles that support them.

Autofire mode on both fire buttons, for saving your fingers.

Atari or Amiga mouse mode. Saves having to swap between mouse and joystick when playing 2 player games on the ST.

Mouse direction is controlled by the left analog stick and is proportional to give fine control over the mouse pointer.

LEDs to indicate currently selected mode.

Remembers last used mode when powered down.

If there is interest i will make some

DonAmiga · 25 April 2012, 17:31

I'd be interested in one

Riempie · 25 April 2012, 17:50

Me too!

voyager · 25 April 2012, 18:58

count me in.

prabmire · 25 April 2012, 19:20

Count me in! where were you when i needed a cd32 controller (sold the machine and have a modded 1200 now!)

janikosk · 25 April 2012, 19:37

Count me in.

johnim · 25 April 2012, 20:03

id be intrested too

prowler · 25 April 2012, 23:10

Me too!

kipper2k · 25 April 2012, 23:29

k,

I will make some up, they should look identical to the previous ones i done up (with Pauls code) with the 9 pin connector on one end and the PS2 connector on the other end that the PS2 controller plugs into.

I have already done up the schematic and board layout so all i need to do now is get permission to use Toms code and find my soic IC adapter for my programmer, order boards and i'll be set... probably looking at 4 weeks, dont quote me though

I am trying to find a way to get a connector for the A600 so the wings of the 9 pin connector doesnt get in the way. Worst case scenario, either a short extension cable without wings or a simple little bridge board i could create for about $2

BTW, costs for this adapter should be about $16 - $20 dependant on parts availability, price breaks etc

kipper2k · 27 April 2012, 01:12

Hi All, Good News,

Tom Kirk has given me permission to use his code so i will be making the psx adapter cables. I just made my prototype and it works great, a very tight fit, it fits in the same cable as the previous psx cable i made. (I'll post a pic of it when i find the link). I have enough parts on hand to make 6 so i'll go through the list in chronological order and i am ordering more parts so if you miss out there will be more.

heres the picture of what it will look like...

For those that want to see Toms webpage and other info here's the link.

http://tgkirk.110mb.com/

adolescent · 27 April 2012, 04:33

I'm interested in one also as long as it's in the $20 range.

DonAmiga · 27 April 2012, 08:51

Good news indeed

cheers kipper2k

Bamiga2002 · 27 April 2012, 08:56

Interested indeed

Etze · 27 April 2012, 09:09

Cool, I'm very interested, too. (With the extension for A600 as mentioned below).

Allen1 · 27 April 2012, 09:13

I would like one of these too

darkwave · 27 April 2012, 09:52

Exceedingly interested.

alexh · 27 April 2012, 11:51

I'd be interested... but can you get some 9-pin D connectors without wings so that they would physically work with A600 & Atari ST?? The one in the photo with the screws either side are too big for A600.

I guess I can always use an extender cable.

kipper2k · 27 April 2012, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

I'd be interested... but can you get some 9-pin D connectors without wings so that they would physically work with A600 & Atari ST?? The one in the photo with the screws either side are too big for A600.

I guess I can always use an extender cable.

Hi Alexh

I will be able to make a small extension board that uses a 9 pin connector with the wings removed, it would cost about $2.00 and would be about 1' long for those people that want it. it would be a full 9 pin passthrough so it can be used anywhere. If it needs to be longer than an inch i can design it to be longer. let me know if it needs to be longer.

crazyc · 11 May 2012, 11:07

I would be really interested in this - just getting back into the Amiga and having issues with old joysticks - but have some PS2 controllers around.

seb132 · 12 May 2012, 02:21

I'd like to buy two of these on my side, if ever chance comes again.

25 April 2012, 17:25	#1
kipper2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, Canada Posts: 4,323	Tom Kirks PS2 Amiga/Atari adapter Hi All, i am debating on whether to make a batch of PS2 controller adapter boards for the Amiga/atari. Basically it will be a plug in adapter that you just plug in the PS2 controller and the computer. I have tried to get hold of Paul Willingham for more chips but cant get hold of him. Tom Kirk has code available that i hope to use with his permission so if he allows it and interest is there i will make some. Below are the basic specs of his code.... Enables a Playstation 2 Dualshock controller to be used on an Atari or Amiga computer. Direction can be controlled either by the digital pad or the left analog stick. Two fire buttons for computers or consoles that support them. Autofire mode on both fire buttons, for saving your fingers. Atari or Amiga mouse mode. Saves having to swap between mouse and joystick when playing 2 player games on the ST. Mouse direction is controlled by the left analog stick and is proportional to give fine control over the mouse pointer. LEDs to indicate currently selected mode. Remembers last used mode when powered down. If there is interest i will make some

27 April 2012, 01:12	#10
kipper2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, Canada Posts: 4,323	Hi All, Good News, Tom Kirk has given me permission to use his code so i will be making the psx adapter cables. I just made my prototype and it works great, a very tight fit, it fits in the same cable as the previous psx cable i made. (I'll post a pic of it when i find the link). I have enough parts on hand to make 6 so i'll go through the list in chronological order and i am ordering more parts so if you miss out there will be more. heres the picture of what it will look like... For those that want to see Toms webpage and other info here's the link. http://tgkirk.110mb.com/ Last edited by kipper2k; 27 April 2012 at 01:18.

27 April 2012, 09:09	#14
Etze A3000-Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 321	Cool, I'm very interested, too. (With the extension for A600 as mentioned below). Last edited by Etze; 27 April 2012 at 13:44.

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25 April 2012, 17:31	#2
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	I'd be interested in one

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Riempie Amiga freak Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 351	Me too!

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25 April 2012, 19:20	#5
prabmire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Se London Posts: 79	Count me in! where were you when i needed a cd32 controller (sold the machine and have a modded 1200 now!)

25 April 2012, 19:37	#6
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25 April 2012, 20:03	#7
johnim Amibay Mod/Staff Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: birmingham uk Age: 48 Posts: 1,019	id be intrested too

25 April 2012, 23:10	#8
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Me too!

25 April 2012, 23:29	#9
kipper2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, Canada Posts: 4,323	k, I will make some up, they should look identical to the previous ones i done up (with Pauls code) with the 9 pin connector on one end and the PS2 connector on the other end that the PS2 controller plugs into. I have already done up the schematic and board layout so all i need to do now is get permission to use Toms code and find my soic IC adapter for my programmer, order boards and i'll be set... probably looking at 4 weeks, dont quote me though I am trying to find a way to get a connector for the A600 so the wings of the 9 pin connector doesnt get in the way. Worst case scenario, either a short extension cable without wings or a simple little bridge board i could create for about $2 BTW, costs for this adapter should be about $16 - $20 dependant on parts availability, price breaks etc

27 April 2012, 04:33	#11
adolescent Powered by Motorola Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Age: 52 Posts: 1,065	I'm interested in one also as long as it's in the $20 range.

27 April 2012, 08:51	#12
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	Good news indeed cheers kipper2k

27 April 2012, 08:56	#13
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Interested indeed

27 April 2012, 09:13	#15
Allen1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Blyth England Age: 68 Posts: 786	I would like one of these too

27 April 2012, 09:52	#16
darkwave Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 262	Exceedingly interested.

27 April 2012, 11:51	#17
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,343	I'd be interested... but can you get some 9-pin D connectors without wings so that they would physically work with A600 & Atari ST?? The one in the photo with the screws either side are too big for A600. I guess I can always use an extender cable.

11 May 2012, 11:07	#19
crazyc Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gravesend - UK Posts: 927	I would be really interested in this - just getting back into the Amiga and having issues with old joysticks - but have some PS2 controllers around.

12 May 2012, 02:21	#20
seb132 French in Australia Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gold Coast Age: 52 Posts: 507	I'd like to buy two of these on my side, if ever chance comes again.

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