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Post by Andy on Jul 23, 2007 14:38:40 GMT
After I had my sms die on me the other day I turned to emulation to play some Wonderboy, but its not as fun using a keyboard, so I want to use my master system pad. I looked around the net but all I found was ppjoy, unfortunately that requires a a parallel port converter. is there anyway to use a sms pad by plugging it directly into my serial port? Any help would be great  |
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Post by Aypok on Jul 23, 2007 14:55:45 GMT
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Post by playgeneration on Jul 23, 2007 15:02:15 GMT
I've been on that site several times, but I've never noticed that before, only the USB one. Think I'll have to make one of them myself, probably have a serial port connector or two around here somewhere |
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Post by Andy on Jul 23, 2007 15:31:20 GMT
Thats the site I found before, Thats using a parallel port though and unfortunately isn't an option for me  I'm guessing theres no way to do it directly through the serial port? Thanks for the help though. |
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Post by playgeneration on Jul 23, 2007 15:41:46 GMT
I didn't notice when looking at that it used the parallel port, thought it was a serial port, forgetting that PC's just don't use 25pin serial ports.
Do you use your parallel port for something else, or just not have one?
You can get a PCI card with a parallel port on for a few quid on ebay.
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Post by rupert on Jul 23, 2007 16:06:46 GMT
why can't you jus use a USB port? Ive seen some for sale on ebay allready converted SMS pads with USB ends on. none on at the minute I don't think but some sight somwhere might be able to help..
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Post by Aypok on Jul 23, 2007 21:03:12 GMT
Thats the site I found before, Thats using a parallel port though and unfortunately isn't an option for me :( I'm guessing theres no way to do it directly through the serial port? Thanks for the help though. Doh, sorry - I thought that was using a 25 pin serial connector, but you're right - it is parallel. www.smspower.org/smscartpad/usb.htm seems to describe (to a limited degree) a USB version. Or were you looking for a pre-made solution, rather than going down the DIY path? |
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Post by Andy on Jul 23, 2007 22:13:59 GMT
Thanks for all the replies guys, I'm probably going to buy a PCI parallel port like playgeneration mentioned. Or I might try going about fixing my sms instead of all this emulation business. Thanks for all the help |
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Post by Stan on Jul 28, 2007 13:36:37 GMT
There's a guy online that is known for making controllers just for this purpose and selling them. His ID on eBay is bunnyboi, I forget the site.
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I'm guessing theres no way to do it directly through the serial port?
