KTRL CD32+ (new version of the KTRL CD32 gamepad)

MickGyver · 23 September 2019, 18:12

I have just finished designing and implementing a new version of my KTRL CD32 gamepad. It has all the features of the original KTRL CD32 plus:

Amiga/gamepad output to output conflict fixed. Due to the implementation of the original CD32 gamepad (and my previous KTRL CD32 gamepad), pin 6 (fire1) will have a output to output conflict every time the buttons are read by the Amiga. The Amiga sets this pin as an output and pulls it LOW while the gamepad will output a HIGH signal. This conflict is very short (a few microseconds), but causes ringing or erroneus signals and can result in unreliable gamepad functionality. The KTRL CD32+ will not cause this conflict and might be more reliable on some problematic Amigas (mainly A1200 machines).
Fully compatible with the Commodore 64. The original CD32 gamepad (and my previous KTRL CD32 gamepad) has pull-up resistors on some pins which will result in some keys not working on the C64 while the gamepad is plugged in. These pull-up resistors are required for reliable CD32 gamepad functionality. On the KTRL CD32+, you can easily disable these pull-up resistors (alternative two-button mode), resulting in full C64 compatibility. With an optional two-button adapter, you will even get two button functionality in some C64 games.
Can store default settings. The KTRL CD32+ has a default preset, as well as the four other presets, that will be loaded at start-up if it has been stored.
Uses less components and has better positioning of LED pins and right shoulder button pins -> faster assembly time.
Printed instructions with cheat sheet. Optional laminated stickers for the button symbols and DPAD.

I will sell kits (possibly also PCBs with presoldered SMD components) on Amibay and a VERY limited amount of assembled gamepads. These include the gamepad, box, printed instructions and the optional laminated stickers (stickers require cutting).

UPDATE 2021-06-12: I am selling assembled ones for 42€ (+24% VAT inside EU) in my shop at daemonbite.com/shop

The Amibay thread is here: http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php...ther-computers)
Thorough building instructions: http://www.daemonbite.com/ktrl/ktrl-cd32-plus.html

alpine9000 · 24 September 2019, 00:00

I’m interested in an assembled game pad. Want to make sure Metro Siege works well with this controller!

eXeler0 · 24 September 2019, 00:27

Interested in one fully assembled kit.
I have the old version, but this new one sounds cool.

lmimmfn · 24 September 2019, 00:46

Interested in a fully assembled game pad

nujack · 24 September 2019, 00:50

I‘m also interested in a fully assembled Kit. How much for postage to Germany?
Maybe I can show it on Amiga34 if I receive it in time.

Estrayk · 24 September 2019, 01:03

Interested in one fully assembled kit.

Damion · 24 September 2019, 06:15

Interested in a gamepad (or even just a PCB!) if any remain

nickey · 24 September 2019, 08:03

Interested in a fully assembled game pad also...

BSzili · 24 September 2019, 11:20

I'll wait for the kits and loose pre-soldered PCBs

donnie · 24 September 2019, 19:06

Interested in an assembled one

DamienD · 24 September 2019, 20:20

Oh no, not another thread where 10 million people say "Interested in..."

Remember that this is a "News" thread guys and therefore broadcast across the whole abime.net.

Please keep it for updates to the product from MickGyver / comments related to these updates.

If you are "Interested in..." then send him a PM where he can keep track of these requests.

Picard · 24 September 2019, 21:08

Good job creating these pads, thank you.
I'm also interested these maybe 1-2 units.Since i never got chance to get older one.

DamienD · 24 September 2019, 21:15

*cough*

See post directly above yours Picard...

MickGyver · 24 September 2019, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

Oh no, not another thread where 10 million people say "Interested in..."

Remember that this is a "News" thread guys and therefore broadcast across the whole abime.net.

Please keep it for updates to the product from MickGyver / comments related to these updates.

If you are "Interested in..." then send him a PM where he can keep track of these requests.

Yes, please PM me for requests. I will assemble only a very limited amount, I will create a sales thread over at Amibay as soon as I have the time (I'm currently on a short trip). I will PM the ones who has declared interest thus far!

earok · 26 September 2019, 08:02

Looking really nice. I loved the previous iteration

lmimmfn · 09 October 2019, 03:22

Thanks very much MickGyver, arrived today, packaging and assembly are top notch as is programmable buttons and looks fantastic. Still figuring it out but jump button in Turrican 2 is a godsend. Well done mate, thanks its fantastic

scu98rkr · 09 October 2019, 09:51

interested in fully assembled

demon-knight · 09 October 2019, 13:00

Sweet, PM sent

tooloudtoowide · 09 October 2019, 19:00

interested in pcb with components

eXeler0 · 12 October 2019, 00:21

Just wanted to say that I've received the gamepad and tried it out. Works great and looks and even package are very nicely done. (you get a manual! :-)

23 September 2019, 18:12	#1
MickGyver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 643	KTRL CD32+ (new version of the KTRL CD32 gamepad) I have just finished designing and implementing a new version of my KTRL CD32 gamepad. It has all the features of the original KTRL CD32 plus: Amiga/gamepad output to output conflict fixed. Due to the implementation of the original CD32 gamepad (and my previous KTRL CD32 gamepad), pin 6 (fire1) will have a output to output conflict every time the buttons are read by the Amiga. The Amiga sets this pin as an output and pulls it LOW while the gamepad will output a HIGH signal. This conflict is very short (a few microseconds), but causes ringing or erroneus signals and can result in unreliable gamepad functionality. The KTRL CD32+ will not cause this conflict and might be more reliable on some problematic Amigas (mainly A1200 machines). Fully compatible with the Commodore 64. The original CD32 gamepad (and my previous KTRL CD32 gamepad) has pull-up resistors on some pins which will result in some keys not working on the C64 while the gamepad is plugged in. These pull-up resistors are required for reliable CD32 gamepad functionality. On the KTRL CD32+, you can easily disable these pull-up resistors (alternative two-button mode), resulting in full C64 compatibility. With an optional two-button adapter, you will even get two button functionality in some C64 games. Can store default settings. The KTRL CD32+ has a default preset, as well as the four other presets, that will be loaded at start-up if it has been stored. Uses less components and has better positioning of LED pins and right shoulder button pins -> faster assembly time. Printed instructions with cheat sheet. Optional laminated stickers for the button symbols and DPAD. I will sell kits (possibly also PCBs with presoldered SMD components) on Amibay and a VERY limited amount of assembled gamepads. These include the gamepad, box, printed instructions and the optional laminated stickers (stickers require cutting). UPDATE 2021-06-12: I am selling assembled ones for 42€ (+24% VAT inside EU) in my shop at daemonbite.com/shop The Amibay thread is here: http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php...ther-computers) Thorough building instructions: http://www.daemonbite.com/ktrl/ktrl-cd32-plus.html Last edited by MickGyver; 12 June 2021 at 17:06. Reason: Available assembled

24 September 2019, 21:08	#12
Picard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Espoo/Finland Posts: 50	Good job creating these pads, thank you. I'm also interested these maybe 1-2 units.Since i never got chance to get older one. Last edited by Picard; 24 September 2019 at 21:25.

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24 September 2019, 00:00	#2
alpine9000 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 881	I’m interested in an assembled game pad. Want to make sure Metro Siege works well with this controller!

24 September 2019, 00:27	#3
eXeler0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 2,946	Interested in one fully assembled kit. I have the old version, but this new one sounds cool.

24 September 2019, 00:46	#4
lmimmfn Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 672	Interested in a fully assembled game pad

24 September 2019, 00:50	#5
nujack Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Leipzig/Germany Age: 49 Posts: 458	I‘m also interested in a fully assembled Kit. How much for postage to Germany? Maybe I can show it on Amiga34 if I receive it in time.

24 September 2019, 01:03	#6
Estrayk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Spain Posts: 511	Interested in one fully assembled kit.

24 September 2019, 06:15	#7
Damion Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: US Posts: 315	Interested in a gamepad (or even just a PCB!) if any remain

24 September 2019, 08:03	#8
nickey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Thessaloniki/Greece Posts: 5	Interested in a fully assembled game pad also...

24 September 2019, 11:20	#9
BSzili old chunk of coal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hungary Posts: 1,289	I'll wait for the kits and loose pre-soldered PCBs

24 September 2019, 19:06	#10
donnie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: sthlm Posts: 226	Interested in an assembled one

24 September 2019, 20:20	#11
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Oh no, not another thread where 10 million people say "Interested in..." Remember that this is a "News" thread guys and therefore broadcast across the whole abime.net. Please keep it for updates to the product from MickGyver / comments related to these updates. If you are "Interested in..." then send him a PM where he can keep track of these requests.

24 September 2019, 21:15	#13
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	cough See post directly above yours Picard...

26 September 2019, 08:02	#15
earok Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Auckland Posts: 3,539	Looking really nice. I loved the previous iteration

09 October 2019, 03:22	#16
lmimmfn Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 672	Thanks very much MickGyver, arrived today, packaging and assembly are top notch as is programmable buttons and looks fantastic. Still figuring it out but jump button in Turrican 2 is a godsend. Well done mate, thanks its fantastic

09 October 2019, 09:51	#17
scu98rkr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Twyford Posts: 90	interested in fully assembled

09 October 2019, 13:00	#18
demon-knight Blitter Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: England Posts: 50	Sweet, PM sent

09 October 2019, 19:00	#19
tooloudtoowide Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Warsaw, POLAND Posts: 2	interested in pcb with components

12 October 2019, 00:21	#20
eXeler0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 2,946	Just wanted to say that I've received the gamepad and tried it out. Works great and looks and even package are very nicely done. (you get a manual! :-)

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