KTRL CD32 - Amiga CD32 custom gamepad

MickGyver · 07 December 2016, 11:31

Hi fellow Amiga fans!

I have designed a small PCB with the electronics of a CD32 gamepad that can be fitted inside another gamepad (like the SNES style usb gamepad shown here). I'm happy with the result, I'd rather use a gamepad that don't have analog sticks etc. (like the PSX pad).

NOTE!: Read this post for the enhanced version (named KTRL CD32) and how to get one: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...6&postcount=95

EDIT: photo updated to show black gamepad model.

The SNES style gamepad is a good option since the buttons have the same colors (in other positions but they can be moved). Other gamepads that are able to fit the PCB can also be used.

I used an atari joystick extension cable since all 9-pins are needed.

I will sell kits to those interested in making their own gamepads (minus the gamepad and cable). I might also make some finished gamepads to sell.

Amigajay · 07 December 2016, 12:08

Excellent stuff!
I'm crap at making elec. stuff, so would be interested in buying a pad made by you!

amigoun · 07 December 2016, 13:00

Very nice idea! I prefer snes pad for gaming. Definitely interested in kit or full gamepad.

Predseda · 07 December 2016, 13:15

What about those stickers? Are they proper stickers, or some printed paper?

MickGyver · 07 December 2016, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predseda

What about those stickers? Are they proper stickers, or some printed paper?

The stickers on the picture are just printed with an inkjet printer on sticker paper (won't sell these, they are not good enough). I'm looking into how to get these made (maybe laser cut), any ideas on this? I can have them printed professionally (laminated etc.) but they still need cutting.

Amiga1992 · 07 December 2016, 17:12

I'm interested in a couple of kits! Count me in please.
Hope kits aren't very expensive

thgill · 07 December 2016, 17:25

I too am interested in several kits.

lantus360 · 07 December 2016, 17:42

interested here as well

wmsteele · 07 December 2016, 18:45

Excellent work, count me in

retrogamer · 07 December 2016, 18:49

Me too

I'd love to have one of these.

DamienD · 07 December 2016, 19:24

Very cool indeed witchmaster

Marlon_ · 07 December 2016, 19:26

I'm interested!

Twiggy · 07 December 2016, 19:41

Looks great! Interested in this!

Lazycow · 07 December 2016, 20:03

These stickers will perish, won't they?
Except that, nicely done! Good idea to use an extention cable to get all the pins.

HelloBeautiful · 07 December 2016, 22:39

Nice one.

jezry · 08 December 2016, 07:30

Il take 2 sets to. nice work

MickGyver · 08 December 2016, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazycow

These stickers will perish, won't they?

When I have them printed and laminated by a printing service they should last much longer. They still need manual cutting, though.

Daedalus · 08 December 2016, 14:32

Check out getting vinyl cut stickers, they'll be long lasting and not very expensive.

Predseda · 08 December 2016, 15:22

4 buttons for a CD32 pad then. Does anyone have an overview which CD32 games will not fully work with it as they also need shoulder buttons? In my mind it is Jetstrike and imho Simon the sorcerer, any others? Not sure with Roadkill at the moment.

MickGyver · 08 December 2016, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predseda

4 buttons for a CD32 pad then. Does anyone have an overview which CD32 games will not fully work with it as they also need shoulder buttons? In my mind it is Jetstrike and imho Simon the sorcerer, any others? Not sure with Roadkill at the moment.

This gamepad has shoulder buttons as well, they are just not visible in the photo, so all games will work.

07 December 2016, 11:31	#1
MickGyver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 643	KTRL CD32 - Amiga CD32 custom gamepad Hi fellow Amiga fans! I have designed a small PCB with the electronics of a CD32 gamepad that can be fitted inside another gamepad (like the SNES style usb gamepad shown here). I'm happy with the result, I'd rather use a gamepad that don't have analog sticks etc. (like the PSX pad). NOTE!: Read this post for the enhanced version (named KTRL CD32) and how to get one: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...6&postcount=95 EDIT: photo updated to show black gamepad model. The SNES style gamepad is a good option since the buttons have the same colors (in other positions but they can be moved). Other gamepads that are able to fit the PCB can also be used. I used an atari joystick extension cable since all 9-pins are needed. I will sell kits to those interested in making their own gamepads (minus the gamepad and cable). I might also make some finished gamepads to sell. Last edited by MickGyver; 25 June 2018 at 10:29. Reason: New gamepad photo

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07 December 2016, 12:08	#2
Amigajay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: > Posts: 2,881	Excellent stuff! I'm crap at making elec. stuff, so would be interested in buying a pad made by you!

07 December 2016, 13:00	#3
amigoun Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Czech Rep Posts: 599	Very nice idea! I prefer snes pad for gaming. Definitely interested in kit or full gamepad.

07 December 2016, 13:15	#4
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	What about those stickers? Are they proper stickers, or some printed paper?

07 December 2016, 17:12	#6
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	I'm interested in a couple of kits! Count me in please. Hope kits aren't very expensive

07 December 2016, 17:25	#7
thgill Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mason, Ohio / USA Age: 48 Posts: 391	I too am interested in several kits.

07 December 2016, 17:42	#8
lantus360 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 214	interested here as well

07 December 2016, 18:45	#9
wmsteele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 128	Excellent work, count me in

07 December 2016, 18:49	#10
retrogamer Zone Friend Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 44 Posts: 320	Me too I'd love to have one of these.

07 December 2016, 19:24	#11
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Very cool indeed witchmaster

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Marlon_ AmigaDev.com Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Age: 35 Posts: 625	I'm interested!

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Twiggy \m/ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon, U.K. Posts: 573	Looks great! Interested in this!

07 December 2016, 20:03	#14
Lazycow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 195	These stickers will perish, won't they? Except that, nicely done! Good idea to use an extention cable to get all the pins.

07 December 2016, 22:39	#15
HelloBeautiful Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Helsinki Posts: 84	Nice one.

08 December 2016, 07:30	#16
jezry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 53	Il take 2 sets to. nice work

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Daedalus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin, then Glasgow Posts: 6,334	Check out getting vinyl cut stickers, they'll be long lasting and not very expensive.

08 December 2016, 15:22	#19
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	4 buttons for a CD32 pad then. Does anyone have an overview which CD32 games will not fully work with it as they also need shoulder buttons? In my mind it is Jetstrike and imho Simon the sorcerer, any others? Not sure with Roadkill at the moment.

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