Has anyone built joysticks with USB output?

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...figured I'd get a decent response in this forum.

I'd like to know if anyone has made joysticks/controllers for their PC with USB attachment. Did you manufacture/make the internals yourself or did you hack an existing controller/joystick?
 
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I use:

PSII->USB converter.... With a Hacked PS1 pad for use with neo/custom sticks/pads.
 
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toodles said:
I have with an interface box (http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86830).
It used a hacked USB gamepad. Its pretty easy to do, and even easier if you get the GP-Wiz (http://www.groovygamegear.com/cgi/surfshop/shop.cgi)
With the GP-Wiz at $20, there isn't a real reason to make the circuit yourself, and it would require a lot of work (PIC programming).
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Awesome. I do believe this is exactly what I need. Thanks, toodles! I wasn't sure if such a thing were possible/economical for a small market.
 
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Isn't there primarily one IC that everyone uses to encode signals to USB? There's a site that sells kits to convert console pads to usb, but I can't look for the site now (gotta get to class). It shouldn't be too hard to make your own circuit...
 
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It can be done. The link below if for schematic and code for a MIDI gamepad -> USB interface, and converting it to be a neogeo->USB adapter or the main pcb for a stick would be easy. Uses a 16C765 PIC.
http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en011980

Even if you had the PIC programmer already, the PIC, crystal, USB plug, usb cable, misc components, and protoboard would likely run you $15. Plus the time it takes to modify the PIC code to support digital axes (axii? axees? what the plural of axis is). Nah, I'll pay the $20 if I even need usb support again.
 
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Toodles, might you possibly be able to supply another link to your srk.com post/your picture gallery? The link isn't working anymore.
 
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