12 December 2023, 11:57 | #1 |
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"Loose" Joystick/Gamepad autoswitcher (unplugs itself !)
Hi everyone !
I use a mouse/joystick autoswitcher (esp. since I use my 1200 in a cabinet). The KMTech one (which is unfortunately incompatible with CD32 pads, BTW). It works well but, it fits loosely in the db9 ports and frequently gets unplugged when I pull my A1200 (which is on a slider drawer of my arcade cabinet). I tried to use a db9 extension cable but the switch doesn't work anymore when used with it. Any idea on how to fix it ? An alternate version (hopefully cd32 compatible ?) or another adapter ? The problem is my 1200 doesn't have its shield anymore, but a 3D printer part with no holes to screw the autoswitcher... Thx so much for your help !! |
12 December 2023, 12:20 | #2 |
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Hot glue maybe?
If the shield is missing and you can not screw in the plug, other adapters will not solve your issue. |
12 December 2023, 12:44 | #3 |
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Hmm... Yep, actually, other db9 connectors I have are not loose at all (and require a bit of force). Contrary to the db9 connector of this switch...
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12 December 2023, 15:38 | #4 |
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Was the DB9 extension cable definitely an extension cable and not just a normal one where some of the pins are swapped over? If you have a multi meter you could test 1 goes to 1, 2 goes to 2 etc
Hot glue probably work as suggested and could be scrapped off later on |
12 December 2023, 18:03 | #5 |
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Well, my arcade stick and my wireless tank mouse both work when directly connected to the extension cable, but not when the autoswitcher is connected to the extension cable
cheers & thx for the reply |
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