9 pin joystick to usb adapter

RedDwarf#2 · 19 Apr 2022 at 02:13

I will not use more than I USB port so a multi port device is needed. My PC is an enormous hassle to get out from under the table because I have to climb under the desk, reach around a large column, disconnect all the wires and then get out from under the table before I can pull it out. Then repeat that in reverse after putting it back. It's a similar process to access the rear connections to plug anything in except for not removing all the cables. That is just too big a hassle which is why I will not do it for a USB joystick adapter. It's just not an option for me. A hub would most likely increase the latency.

I have sent a message to Retro Lemon about the one which I thought was German, the domain shown on eBay is .de but I believe that it is actually Polish. I have asked a couple of questions. I did already send a message to the one on eBay some time back which has a fixed USB cable and he told me that the fixed cable was to reduce latency which I do not believe because I believe that it is just to cut costs IMO. That is a major issue for me because I avoid products with fixed cables at all costs. The latency on that one might be very low but that fixed cable is just too high a price.

Guest2 · 19 Apr 2022 at 08:08

RedDwarf#2 said:
I will not use more than I USB port so a multi port device is needed. My PC is an enormous hassle to get out from under the table because I have to climb under the desk, reach around a large column, disconnect all the wires and then get out from under the table before I can pull it out. Then repeat that in reverse after putting it back. It's a similar process to access the rear connections to plug anything in except for not removing all the cables. That is just too big a hassle which is why I will not do it for a USB joystick adapter. It's just not an option for me. A hub would most likely increase the latency.

I have sent a message to Retro Lemon about the one which I thought was German, the domain shown on eBay is .de but I believe that it is actually Polish. I have asked a couple of questions. I did already send a message to the one on eBay some time back which has a fixed USB cable and he told me that the fixed cable was to reduce latency which I do not believe because I believe that it is just to cut costs IMO. That is a major issue for me because I avoid products with fixed cables at all costs. The latency on that one might be very low but that fixed cable is just too high a price.

You do know that once an adapter is plugged it, the extension then goes to the 9 pin part so you can have it on your desk or somewhere near (not under desk, behind column or anything) At least it is with the monster joysticks one

RedDwarf#2 · 19 Apr 2022 at 23:28

Yes, I have done a similar thing in the past and it was a real PIA trying to stop the cable falling behind my PC when it was not connected to anything. Trying to keep a cable tethered with something on top of a cable to prevent it falling down. I loath crawling under the desk trying to reach stuff behind or worse if it falls to the left of my PC which it usually does because I cannot get to it that side without trying to fish stuff across.

Ravenger · 20 Apr 2022 at 09:23

One of the things I'm thinking of doing is modding the joystick that comes with the C64 Mini, removing the stick and switches, and adding a 9pin Joystick socket on the side, wired onto the board. This is an easy way to get a fully functioning USB 9 pin joystick adapter that also has the advantage of having extra buttons for menus on a separate base.

The stick itself is pretty poor, compared to the Microswitched version that came with the Maxi, and I don't use it so it's no loss to convert it.

Guest2 · 20 Apr 2022 at 10:17

I've also ordered on of these from Retronic Design, but it'll take a week to arrive

USB joystick adapter (Single Pack)
'Universal D-SUB9 Joystick adapter to USB' Compatible with most ’70 ’80 and ’90 era joysticks. Works on PC, MAC, Raspberry PI and more!

https://www.retronicdesign.com/en/store/

This sounds like it'll work well, also with a tank mouse - https://www.retronicdesign.com/en/all-mouse-firmware-updated-to-3-2a/