- #JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER HOW TO#
- #JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER ZIP FILE#
- #JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER SERIAL#
- #JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER PC#
- #JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER FREE#
This step is optional, but I find this tweak as a very nice improvement to the Suncom joystick. Start with the PIC, then resistors/capacitors, then solder the JST programming connector. If you are not familiar with it, there are a lot of tutorials on Youtube. Then connect all the wires.Īssembling PIC and res/caps: This stage is mostly SMD soldering. Then on the other side, assemble LEDs and switches. First you should assemble the PIC, the programming connector, and all capacitors and resistors. The PCB is 2 layered with components on both sides. PCB AssemblingĪfter obtaining the parts and PCB you will need to assemble it. (see detailed instructions on the product page).
#JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER ZIP FILE#
Just select and buy the “ 2Layer Green PCB 5cm x 10cm Max“, note the order #, and send them an email with the Gerber zip file attached. For merely 15$ you can get 10 pieces using this fine website: IteadStudio.
The simplest way to have this PCB is to get it manufactured on line.
#JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER FREE#
Gerber files: gerbers_suncomf15_5by10_Green_HASL_1.6mmįeel free to use/change/distribute these files. Here are all the files you need in order to make this PCB yourself: All other components are just capacitors/resistors and the salvaged parts. The new PCB I designed is based on Microchip’s PIC18F25K50. Add an extra wire to each POT as in the following photo, and take note of the pin names: Applying VCC and GND to the POT ends, gives a voltage on the return pin that is relative to the POT dial position. For this we need 3 wire per pot – VCC, GND, and return. The new PCB used DA converters to detect POT state. (these parts are rather standard, so they can be replaced with new ones if needed)įurther preparations: The original game-port used only 2 wires per potentiometer it used a very unreliable method to measure the pots state. Carefully remove the 4 tact buttons, the slider switch and the 5 LEDs. Salvage necessary components: Some parts are needed to be salvaged from the main PCB, to be used on the replacement one. By default its on, so we do not need the direct button wiring) (There is a button in the grip just under the POV lever, that selects if the 4 main buttons will be send using the com chip or using the 4 direct wires. The other 4 wires coming from the grip are the original game port buttons and we don’t need them. 5 of the wires coming from the grip must be carefully noted and marked before disconnection: GND, PR, CS, D0-D1, and Pi-P/S There are 4 wires connecting the pots, and 9 wires connecting the grip. Using a soldering iron start removing all wires from the PCB. Remove the PCB: Unscrew the 5 PCB holding screws. Unscrew the base screws and remove the metal base. Reveal the base screws by pealing off the rubber pads. Open the base: remove the suction cups by unscrewing them. We now need to carefully remove the base PCB taking notes of some wiring connections. This also eliminate the need to replace the PCB in the grip.
#JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER SERIAL#
Turns out its a simple parallel to serial converter, easily handled by a microcontroller. I had to reverse engineer this communication since the communication chip was too old to find a datasheet for. The joystick itself contains 2 PCBs inside, one at the base that controls all programmable functions and keyboard emulation, and another one inside the grip that collects all button presses and communicate them with the base PCB. This function is now obsolete since a USB joystick can support as many buttons as needed. It has a programmable feature to set what key is mapped to which button.
#JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER PC#
This function was necessary since PC Game-port supports only 4 buttons. The SFT joystick, aside from Game-port connector, have a keyboard bypass connector that enables the joystick to convert joystick buttons into keystrokes. The PCB have several extra inputs to accommodate for extra inputs/axis. This project is intended to replace the hardware of a Suncom f15 Talon joystick, but with little tweaks can be used for other types of joysticks. Note: This project requires basic electronics understanding and soldering skills, And of course, everything provided here is given as-is, use it wisely and on your own risk. I will also provide PCB schematics and PIC firmware.
#JOYSTICK MIDI CONVERTER HOW TO#
In this post I will explain in detail how to convert an old Game Port joystick to USB using pic microcontroller.
So, you want to convert your good old Suncom F15 Talon joystick from this: This project intend to revive old PC Game port type joysticks by converting them to modern USB HID game device.
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