Neo-geo stick to USB?

MoriyaMinakata

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Is it possible to make a connector to will allow me to use my neo sticks with my pc via usb?
I don't wanna hack up a stick, I just want to make something I can plug them into that would interface with usb.

I did some searching and saw something about using a Saturn usb pad To do basically what I am trying to do, but seems like all the links to the instructions are dead.

Can anyone help?
 

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You can also use a Neo Geo Stick 2 with a PS2->USB adaptor. But obviously it would cheaper to use an original AES stick(and some kind of adaptor thing).
 

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Cheapest way would be to hack a ps2 controller and solder to the points in the stick and then use a PSX to USB converter, overall cost is about $15. But of course using a USB game pad like MKL does would be cheaper.
 
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It seems to me that the Neo stick isn't nice enough to go through the bother.

Why not get a nice stick that's already setup for USB?
 

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It seems to me that the Neo stick isn't nice enough to go through the bother.

Why not get a nice stick that's already setup for USB?
what do u mean it isn't nice enough? the original AES sticks are just as nice as any arcade sticks u can get.
 

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Well, I have 2 AES sticks already...no sense in buying a usb neo stick if I can do it for cheaper.

I like those sticks. Much better playing games with those than a gamepad.
 

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I bought a "Tokn KB10 Classic Arcade Control Interface" which is a keyboard input (ps2) for this same reason. Cost me about $30 with shipping, has 4 button inputs, coin, start, power led, and stick directions. Its similar to the one that is posted just not USB. I don't want to hack off an end of a joystick so I haven't hooked it up yet. I have 2 CD pads that I was going to test first and I lost them in my room of electronics crap. Have no idea where they are, I'm pretty mad can't find them. :blow_top:
 

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This is my plan, Neo Stick into Comp, without modding stick.

Taking a really old computer joystick that has the "IBM" reversed NeoGeo connecter. Cutting that wire long then connecting that into my Tokn 10 connector. What I need is a electrical diaghram in plug veiw of Neo Geo. Anyone have that?
 

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Great that was exactly what I need. Another question I've noticed a lot of different controllers use the same colors. Is there a standard for the wire colors? Also is there a site I can find the Neo Pad color codes?
 

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Great that was exactly what I need. Another question I've noticed a lot of different controllers use the same colors. Is there a standard for the wire colors? Also is there a site I can find the Neo Pad color codes?

Sometimes pinouts change via color so it's best to use a multimeter to make sure the pin is correct. I had 2 belkin DB15 cables once and both had the same color wires inside but were wired differently.
 

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Yeah, I found a post with the Neo wire colors, but they don't match what the IBM wire codes are.

Hook the Tokn board up just guessing at the wires and I have no power in the joystick. Going to have to be a long trial and error to get this thing to work.

Also have a Hori SS fighting stick I'm thinking if modding to work for a Neo.
 

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I found some cheap "ps2 style" usb controllers on ebay for <5 each...so, just need to get some db15's and get to work. :)
 

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What did you search under to find them on ebay?
 

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what do u mean it isn't nice enough? the original AES sticks are just as nice as any arcade sticks u can get.

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I have a Madcatz TE that works great for PS3 & PC. Uses Sanwa joystick and buttons. Quite a bit pricier than your $5 ebay sticks though. If the AES stick makes you happy go for it, seeking perfection just makes you poorer. :help:

I was however disappointed to find that it won't work for PS2 games being played on a PS3. Guess I'll have to get a ps2 emulator for PC.

For me it comes down to fun vs. competitiveness. I have crappy old Happ sticks in my MVS and enjoy the shit out of it, but for a newer game you really want to get good at sub-standard sticks wont do.
 
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Help?

I can't find db15 connectors.
Stupidly, I thought Radio Shack would have something to do with electronics and carry these.
 

Xian Xi

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You can get them from mouser. They are in the parts thread sticky.
 

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My Tokn adapter doesn't seem to work nice.

And I lost the other post about I made when I was drinking.

Instead of destroying a controller with a usb end what about cutting into a usb cable?
 

Xian Xi

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My Tokn adapter doesn't seem to work nice.

And I lost the other post about I made when I was drinking.

Instead of destroying a controller with a usb end what about cutting into a usb cable?

You can just cut a USB cable but you need to know the pinout.
 
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