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Nick (at) 64HDD
Aug 12, 10:42 am
Hi All,
I've been quietly working on a small interface to adapt joypads and enhance their functionality for Commodore and Atari users. Currently support is for Sega Genesis/Megadrive and PC analog controllers, and am finalising support for SNES joypads. For details visit http://www.64hdd.com/64jpx/
The enhancement modes I've included allow you to "cheat" or enhance your experience in a range of games such as racing, sport, platform and blasters. I'm not so familiar with "beat'em up" type games where you have combination moves that may be simulated by 64JPX - any info/help/suggestions appreciated
Whether the interface becomes a "product" depends on interest and feedback over the next couple weeks.
Cheers,
Nick
Announcing: 64JPX - JoyPad eXpander (fwd)
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64JPX Update (fwd)
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From: Nick(at)64HDD
Date: Tue, August 26, 2008 1:12 pm
Hi All,
The PCB has gone out for manufacture. The final PCB ended up being very similar in size to the prototype shown.
Now I need to finalise orders for the parts; the micro being the most expensive - and so I am hoping to avoid ending up with a huge stockpile of them!
Plans are to support a variety of versions based on feedback. Currently on the list to offer are:
Sega only
Sega/PCanalog combo
Sega/SNES/NES combo
SNES/NES enhanced combo
I was surprised by the interest in the older NES controller since it doesn't have many extra buttons, but due to the interest I have decided to support.
Note: SNES/NES controllers have a specialised connector. The cheapest hack is to splice a DB9 connector into the original controller cable. Instructions will be supplied for this, but will require some soldering skills. eBay has SNES/NES extension cables for sale. I have a limited number which I can also provide as pre-made pin-adaptors on a first-come-first-served basis.
I will be working on finalising the software whilst I await the components from suppliers. Last chance for some brainstorming if people want extra enhancement functions!
A dual-ported version worked out to be more expensive than two individual interfaces, so has been dropped.
Website has been updated with some extra pictures.
http://www.64hdd.com/64jpx/
Discount pricing will be given to those that pre-order by 28Aug2008. The early pre-order information you supply will help me estimate and budget for the parts that need to be purchased.
Cheers,
Nick
From: Nick(at)64HDD
Date: Tue, August 26, 2008 1:12 pm
Hi All,
The PCB has gone out for manufacture. The final PCB ended up being very similar in size to the prototype shown.
Now I need to finalise orders for the parts; the micro being the most expensive - and so I am hoping to avoid ending up with a huge stockpile of them!
Plans are to support a variety of versions based on feedback. Currently on the list to offer are:
Sega only
Sega/PCanalog combo
Sega/SNES/NES combo
SNES/NES enhanced combo
I was surprised by the interest in the older NES controller since it doesn't have many extra buttons, but due to the interest I have decided to support.
Note: SNES/NES controllers have a specialised connector. The cheapest hack is to splice a DB9 connector into the original controller cable. Instructions will be supplied for this, but will require some soldering skills. eBay has SNES/NES extension cables for sale. I have a limited number which I can also provide as pre-made pin-adaptors on a first-come-first-served basis.
I will be working on finalising the software whilst I await the components from suppliers. Last chance for some brainstorming if people want extra enhancement functions!
A dual-ported version worked out to be more expensive than two individual interfaces, so has been dropped.
Website has been updated with some extra pictures.
http://www.64hdd.com/64jpx/
Discount pricing will be given to those that pre-order by 28Aug2008. The early pre-order information you supply will help me estimate and budget for the parts that need to be purchased.
Cheers,
Nick
64JPX now available (fwd)
From: Nick @ 64HDD
Date: Sep 23, 10:29 am
Hi all,
64JPX is now available for sale from the www.64hdd.com website. For those who haven't been following developments, 64JPX is a micro based interface which allows connection of Sega, SNES, NES and/or PCanalog controllers to be used with Commodore and Atari compatible systems. In addition to doing the signal conversion, the interface offers a number of "enhancement" modes tailored to various game genre. http://www.64hdd.com/64jpx/ has all the info.
Enjoy,
Nick
Date: Sep 23, 10:29 am
Hi all,
64JPX is now available for sale from the www.64hdd.com website. For those who haven't been following developments, 64JPX is a micro based interface which allows connection of Sega, SNES, NES and/or PCanalog controllers to be used with Commodore and Atari compatible systems. In addition to doing the signal conversion, the interface offers a number of "enhancement" modes tailored to various game genre. http://www.64hdd.com/64jpx/ has all the info.
Enjoy,
Nick