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The communication code will be released open-source, as part of my 8bit-Unity SDK (written for cc65, but the communication code can be picked-up and integrated into any other project such as OSDK or pure ASM). So far I have released 8bit-Slicks for free, will release 8bit-Unity for free (the code fo...

I started cleaning up the mess of wires, and soldering some DB9 connectors... I will post another update video this week-end. The concept as it has evolved up-to now is summarized in the picture below. I have already placed an order for 4 black cases ( See here ). One is for me, the others are for 3...

What you call a "slot" has a different meaning. It refers to different communication modes between the Arduino and Oric. (In effect, I emulate legacy joystick interfaces. The code for reading joysticks inside the arduino is the same). I am currently maxed-out on pins with the following per...

Today's update on the "8bit-Hub": (1) Implemented LCD screen. (2) Implemented PS2 mouse support. (3) Implemented PASE Interface. (4) Implemented Option for selecting boot mode (Ethernet+4Joy, Ethernet+2Joy+Mouse, PASE Interface) Todo next: Implement ALTAI or IJK (tbd). Start tidying the bi...

Thanks for these Symoon. I finally got the PASE interface working, but it was a battle!!
I will probably implement one more, you guyz prefer IJK or ALTAI?

I think PASE interface was quite popular in the early years. A few program patches were sold to let players use the joystick with popular games. Then came the programmable interfaces. Have you got any game disk patched for PASE, IJK or ALTAI, which I can load on the cumulus? I woud like to test my ...

Update of the day: I got the LCD screen working, and did some research on connecting a mouse. It turns out I can get a PS2 mouse working with only 2 pins. So my idea is to have a configuration mode: when the arduino boots up, if fire button is pressed on joy#1 then LCD display is used to choose from...

I would be interested, specially if you can managed to shove in some usable mouse support (see other post - Atari / Amiga style) :) That would be possible if I upgrade the UNO to a Leonardo. I could then integrate this functionality as well into my 8bit-unity API . Something to think about... I won...

Nice! I sure would if needed. Depends on the profiles you're looking for ;) Got a lot of hardware (Atmos, Oric-1), but to be honest, little time to focus on complicated tests. What kind of hardware/system would be useful to you at the other end of the ethernet cable? (mainly got PCs with Windows he...

Please see here for the next step of development: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1904&p=18698#p18698

I have created a small video showing my new "Arduinet" module for the Oric in action: https://youtu.be/uowtAeQaaJs The module supports ethernet connections (UDP/TCP), and 4 joysticks!!! With this latest progress, I might have the port of 8bit-Slicks ready in something like 2-3 months. So I...

Pretty sweet the Arduino! All I had left for the joystick were 4 analog pins, which could be used as digital inputs for only 4 switches. But with a little work to implement parallel voltage dividers, I can now read the joystick state from a single analog pin. So with a simple Arduino I can now read ...

Hmmm... each of these adapter implements a different pin-out.
Can you tell me roughly which ones are popular with already released games and worth supporting?
I can probably add some kind of switch to the Arduino to select operation mode.

I am going to start implementing Joystick support on the Arduino Ethernet board.

I heard that other joystick adaptors for the printer port exist out there.
I might as well try to make the Arduino compatible with those existing systems... is there any technical information on them?

Thanks for the positive energy ISS! This is going to be a multi-year project, with loads of future milestones such as more platforms, and more API functions (for things like tiles and scrolling).