KTRL CD32 - Amiga CD32 custom gamepad - Page 14

12 June 2018, 10:54

Managed to assemble my updated kit yesterday,.. Mayhap it is just my general inexperience with SMD's, shaky hands or rather painful inflammation of wrist in my main hand, but when I connected the finished pad to my CD32, it would not even start. No smoke, no flames, and the machine still works fine afterwards with a regular joystick.

Troubleshooting ahoy!

I'm dubious about the cable connections, for one thing, I think I have them correctly connected... Maybe. Shorted joints on the main chip, shall check... Someone with more knowledge about the inner workings of an Atari DB9 joysticks, what could cause the actual console to not start?

MickGyver · 12 June 2018, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumimono

Managed to assemble my updated kit yesterday,.. Mayhap it is just my general inexperience with SMD's, shaky hands or rather painful inflammation of wrist in my main hand, but when I connected the finished pad to my CD32, it would not even start. No smoke, no flames, and the machine still works fine afterwards with a regular joystick.

Troubleshooting ahoy!

I'm dubious about the cable connections, for one thing, I think I have them correctly connected... Maybe. Shorted joints on the main chip, shall check... Someone with more knowledge about the inner workings of an Atari DB9 joysticks, what could cause the actual console to not start?

Worst case scenario is that you have a short between +5V (pin 7) and GND (pin 8). You need to use a magnifying glass or something to inspect the board. I advise you not to connect the controller to the CD32 again before you know there are no shorted connections.

jotd · 12 June 2018, 21:02

got my KTRL pad yesterday, didn't have the time to test but looks very slick!

Twiggy · 15 June 2018, 12:11

I'm pretty sure I'm on the list somewhere! I hope?

MickGyver · 16 June 2018, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by twiggy

I'm pretty sure I'm on the list somewhere! I hope?

Yep, I will send you a message now, you are third from the top of the list.

jotd · 16 June 2018, 21:49

I have tested my controller on a 1200 and it's perfect. Don't you hate when the original CD32 controller "pad" rotates and you lose a life? cannot happen there.

The only issue is that I don't dare using it too much, don't want to wear it off

Acill · 18 June 2018, 06:02

I assembled one of my two pads this evening and tested it out on one of my A500's since it was setup and ready to use. WOW!!! This is one fantastic pad! I love the feel of it. Great work my friend!

E-Penguin · 18 June 2018, 12:58

Put me down for an assembled one please!

amiga1260 · 18 June 2018, 20:34

I want to change the order from 3 assembled to 1 assembled and 2 kits.

Anachronist · 19 June 2018, 07:36

I'd like to order two of the assembled enhanced pads. Please message me with the payment and shipping instructions- thank you!

MickGyver · 19 June 2018, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acill

I assembled one of my two pads this evening and tested it out on one of my A500's since it was setup and ready to use. WOW!!! This is one fantastic pad! I love the feel of it. Great work my friend!

I'm glad you like it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

I have tested my controller on a 1200 and it's perfect. Don't you hate when the original CD32 controller "pad" rotates and you lose a life? cannot happen there.

The only issue is that I don't dare using it too much, don't want to wear it off

That's good to hear!

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Penguin

Put me down for an assembled one please!

Ok, you are on my list!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anachronist

I'd like to order two of the assembled enhanced pads. Please message me with the payment and shipping instructions- thank you!

You are on my list, I will give you more details later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amiga1260

I want to change the order from 3 assembled to 1 assembled and 2 kits.

Ok, noted!

Daedalus · 19 June 2018, 10:51

Can you put me down for a full kit please? Thanks!

MickGyver · 19 June 2018, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daedalus

Can you put me down for a full kit please? Thanks!

Sure thing!

phantomphanatic · 20 June 2018, 00:39

Hi,
How much are you selling these for with postage to the UK?
Thanks

20 June 2018, 22:48

Hi,

I'd like to order one enhanced assembled pad. Please send me details. Thank you!

MickGyver · 21 June 2018, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantomphanatic

Hi,
How much are you selling these for with postage to the UK?
Thanks

That would currently be 44€ (incl. airmail shipping).

Quote:

Originally Posted by edem

Hi,

I'd like to order one enhanced assembled pad. Please send me details. Thank you!

I have you on my list, I will be in contact later!

wairnair · 24 June 2018, 11:12

Hi, I'm interested in a fully assembled pad. Can you please give me a quote with shipping to Hungary? Thanks!

24 June 2018, 17:06

Hi,
I received mine + 2 kits yesterday, it is great.
Up to now, I tried it only with 2 buttons on my Vampirized A600, it seems OK.
Thanks

-Acid- · 25 June 2018, 01:30

Forget what I said earlier about not being able to get it to work as a 2 button pad. I was using a port saver lead and just realised it's not fully wired - it works perfectly directly connected to my A4000

MickGyver · 25 June 2018, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by wairnair

Hi, I'm interested in a fully assembled pad. Can you please give me a quote with shipping to Hungary? Thanks!

That would be 44€ with airmail shipping, same price for entire Europe. Should I add you to my list?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro68k

Hi,
I received mine + 2 kits yesterday, it is great.
Up to now, I tried it only with 2 buttons on my Vampirized A600, it seems OK.
Thanks

Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Acid-

Forget what I said earlier about not being able to get it to work as a 2 button pad. I was using a port saver lead and just realised it's not fully wired - it works perfectly directly connected to my A4000

Hey, that's good to hear!

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12 June 2018, 10:54	#261
Kumimono Posts: n/a	Managed to assemble my updated kit yesterday,.. Mayhap it is just my general inexperience with SMD's, shaky hands or rather painful inflammation of wrist in my main hand, but when I connected the finished pad to my CD32, it would not even start. No smoke, no flames, and the machine still works fine afterwards with a regular joystick. Troubleshooting ahoy! I'm dubious about the cable connections, for one thing, I think I have them correctly connected... Maybe. Shorted joints on the main chip, shall check... Someone with more knowledge about the inner workings of an Atari DB9 joysticks, what could cause the actual console to not start?

12 June 2018, 21:02	#263
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,162	got my KTRL pad yesterday, didn't have the time to test but looks very slick!

15 June 2018, 12:11	#264
Twiggy \m/ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon, U.K. Posts: 573	I'm pretty sure I'm on the list somewhere! I hope?

16 June 2018, 21:49	#266
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,162	I have tested my controller on a 1200 and it's perfect. Don't you hate when the original CD32 controller "pad" rotates and you lose a life? cannot happen there. The only issue is that I don't dare using it too much, don't want to wear it off

18 June 2018, 06:02	#267
Acill Tech Guru Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 189	I assembled one of my two pads this evening and tested it out on one of my A500's since it was setup and ready to use. WOW!!! This is one fantastic pad! I love the feel of it. Great work my friend!

18 June 2018, 12:58	#268
E-Penguin Banana Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Darmstadt Posts: 1,213	Put me down for an assembled one please!

18 June 2018, 20:34	#269
amiga1260 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Gennep/The Netherlands Posts: 66	I want to change the order from 3 assembled to 1 assembled and 2 kits.

19 June 2018, 07:36	#270
Anachronist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 71	I'd like to order two of the assembled enhanced pads. Please message me with the payment and shipping instructions- thank you!

19 June 2018, 10:51	#272
Daedalus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin, then Glasgow Posts: 6,334	Can you put me down for a full kit please? Thanks!

20 June 2018, 00:39	#274
phantomphanatic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: BIRMINGHAM Posts: 23	Hi, How much are you selling these for with postage to the UK? Thanks

20 June 2018, 22:48	#275
edem Posts: n/a	Hi, I'd like to order one enhanced assembled pad. Please send me details. Thank you!

24 June 2018, 11:12	#277
wairnair Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Budapest Posts: 355	Hi, I'm interested in a fully assembled pad. Can you please give me a quote with shipping to Hungary? Thanks!

24 June 2018, 17:06	#278
Astro68k Posts: n/a	Hi, I received mine + 2 kits yesterday, it is great. Up to now, I tried it only with 2 buttons on my Vampirized A600, it seems OK. Thanks

25 June 2018, 01:30	#279
-Acid- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Shields Posts: 812	Forget what I said earlier about not being able to get it to work as a 2 button pad. I was using a port saver lead and just realised it's not fully wired - it works perfectly directly connected to my A4000

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