Anyone tried to use wireless Megadrive pads?

alexh · 08 November 2009, 21:43

Just wondering if anyone had ever tried wireless megadrive pads with the Amiga or CD32?

If so which make / model?

RMK · 09 November 2009, 02:52

I haven't, but it's a good idea. Is it safe to just plug the mega drive pads straight in? If so, I'll have a look on ebay to see what I can see and if they dont work I'll just use them on the mega drive.

rkauer · 09 November 2009, 04:07

Nope, you need to make an interface. It is very small and easy to do:
http://aminet.net/package/docs/hard/appe_v32

alexh · 09 November 2009, 09:41

@rkauer

MEGADRIVE pads, not PSX dummy

I know that Megadrive pads work fine in Amiga without modification, slight mods are required if you want to support two fire buttons and lots if you want CD32 multi-button.

kixs · 09 November 2009, 09:52

The second generation Megadrive pads (with 6 buttons) doesn't work. If anyone knows how to make them work, let me know

alexh · 09 November 2009, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by kixs

The second generation Megadrive pads (with 6 buttons) doesn't work.

At all?

killergorilla · 09 November 2009, 11:10

If standard 6 button pads work then there is no reason the wireless ones won't either.

But you must remember that the MD wireless pads have a wireless receiver for both pads which won't fit into the spacing on an amiga's joystick ports so you'd need to use some extension leads or something similar.

If we are talking about the pads here:

Galahad/FLT · 09 November 2009, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

@rkauer

MEGADRIVE pads, not PSX dummy

I know that Megadrive pads work fine in Amiga without modification, slight mods are required if you want to support two fire buttons and lots if you want CD32 multi-button.

Not so, two of the buttons on a Megadrive pad work fine if the software supports it.

seuden · 09 November 2009, 11:40

I remember two buttons working on my Mega Drive pads when plugged into my A500, I didn't do any mods.

alexh · 09 November 2009, 14:07

My mistake, if two buttons work then to activate the third must have required a mod?

I know CD32 pad uses a serial interface to enable extra buttons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by killergorilla

you'd need to use some extension leads or something similar.

Sure, or a third party one like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=320445667963

What was worrying me was the Power, I think these get their power from the joyports and just wanted to make sure that the Amiga could provide the power on the correct pins to enable them to work.

kixs · 09 November 2009, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

At all?

If I remember correctly it doesn't work at all - nothing. I can try again later today (bought Megadrive just for the joypads).

rkauer · 09 November 2009, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

@rkauer

MEGADRIVE pads, not PSX dummy

<SNIP>

Oops!

At least you didn't called me "Doomy"...

asm1 · 09 November 2009, 21:34

I tried to use a 3- button Arcade power stick on my A1200. It powered up (lights) but the amiga wouldn't boot.
http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=47709

Apparently I need an adapter which I've not got round to getting yet. Something to do with circuit protection.

Hewitson · 13 November 2009, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by kixs

The second generation Megadrive pads (with 6 buttons) doesn't work. If anyone knows how to make them work, let me know

They do so. I've been using them for years on both C64 and Amiga.

kixs · 18 November 2009, 12:52

Guys you are correct. 6-button SMD gamepad works 100%. I bought brand new SMD with two of these controllers and tried only one. Now I tried the second and it works. I guess the 1st one is defective.

Since I never used gamepads - only joysticks (Amiga, Atari) and keys on PC - I'm really bad at playing Xenon II with it

Practice makes perfect?

08 November 2009, 21:43	#1
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09 November 2009, 02:52	#2
RMK Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 189	I haven't, but it's a good idea. Is it safe to just plug the mega drive pads straight in? If so, I'll have a look on ebay to see what I can see and if they dont work I'll just use them on the mega drive.

09 November 2009, 04:07	#3
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 58 Posts: 3,482	Nope, you need to make an interface. It is very small and easy to do: http://aminet.net/package/docs/hard/appe_v32

09 November 2009, 09:41	#4
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	@rkauer MEGADRIVE pads, not PSX dummy I know that Megadrive pads work fine in Amiga without modification, slight mods are required if you want to support two fire buttons and lots if you want CD32 multi-button.

09 November 2009, 09:52	#5
kixs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: EU Posts: 146	The second generation Megadrive pads (with 6 buttons) doesn't work. If anyone knows how to make them work, let me know

09 November 2009, 11:10	#7
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	If standard 6 button pads work then there is no reason the wireless ones won't either. But you must remember that the MD wireless pads have a wireless receiver for both pads which won't fit into the spacing on an amiga's joystick ports so you'd need to use some extension leads or something similar. If we are talking about the pads here:

09 November 2009, 11:40	#9
seuden uber cool demi god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent/England Posts: 2,073	I remember two buttons working on my Mega Drive pads when plugged into my A500, I didn't do any mods.

09 November 2009, 21:34	#13
asm1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Age: 44 Posts: 637	I tried to use a 3- button Arcade power stick on my A1200. It powered up (lights) but the amiga wouldn't boot. http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=47709 Apparently I need an adapter which I've not got round to getting yet. Something to do with circuit protection.

18 November 2009, 12:52	#15
kixs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: EU Posts: 146	Guys you are correct. 6-button SMD gamepad works 100%. I bought brand new SMD with two of these controllers and tried only one. Now I tried the second and it works. I guess the 1st one is defective. Since I never used gamepads - only joysticks (Amiga, Atari) and keys on PC - I'm really bad at playing Xenon II with it Practice makes perfect?

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