PSX/PS2 -> DC Adapter FAQs

[System_1]

*Originally posted by friedtofu *
**Actually i just cleared off solder between two points and the damn thing works. this is retarded. but i’ve gotta work out the R1 R2/L1 L2, etc. i had them connected and was playing megaman my friend lent me and it only does the r2 attack thing. but i just tried street fighter third strike on my dreamcast and the stick wouldn’t work, but it is a japanese game, so maybe that has somethign to do with it
i’m about to figure out he shoulder buttons the post it.
-kyle **

did you ever get it to work?

[System_1]

is this the Total Control Plus?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4303&item=8105882080&ssPageName=STRK:MEBWA:IT

It looks different than the Total Control Plus on Lik-sang.com

Is this a good converter?

[Dreaded_Fist]

thats the Dragoncast.

The level six converter is wrong on the list. L is L1 and L2, R is R1 and R2. Start and select both convert to Start.

Innovation Converter:
VMU = yes
Other Controllers = sega saturn
Keyboard = yes
Mapping = L -> L1, R1
R -> L2, R2

Most of these converters either convert both the L’s buttons to L, and R’s to R, or the 1’s buttons to L and the 2’s buttons to R. So if you map your stick up like this:

HP=L1
HK=R2

it should work with both kinds of converter.

[System_1]

is the dragoncast a good converter, aside from the VMU fit issues? I can’t find the total control plus (which seams to be the best one as far as I can tell) on ebay.

[neoKEN]

I have an Innovation adaptor.

Innovation
VMU = yes
Other Controllers = ?
DualShock Vibration = ?
Keyboard = yes
Saturn = yes
PSX = yes
Mapping = ?

ASCII FT2 works fine on it. It use all 6 buttons on the right for 3S. However for 3S using the SC2 stick , I get a repeated button while 1 button is missing. 5 different attack while 1 is a replica of the other.

[Dreaded_Fist]

the dragoncast is a good converter. I have one and the vmu fit just fine on it. It’s actually quite snuggy and won’t slip off easily.

NEOKEN: I already post the informations for the Innovation Converter:

[System_1]

so according to the information that was posted, it only maps L to L1/L2, and R to R1/R2. Doesn’t it have a switch on it? That doesn’t re-map right?

[Dreaded_Fist]

*Originally posted by fragment *
**so according to the information that was posted, it only maps L to L1/L2, and R to R1/R2. Doesn’t it have a switch on it? That doesn’t re-map right? **

Nope, it doesn’t have a remap switch.

[System_1]

forgive me if this is a stupid idea, but do you think you guys that posted info on the converters could go back and edit your posts and add in a rating (scale of 1-5, 5 being “works excellent”) on each of the converters? I imagine that some work better than others. It would also be useful to know what joystick you tested it with.

thanks!

[topknot]

*Originally posted by friedtofu *
**Actually i just cleared off solder between two points and the damn thing works. this is retarded. but i’ve gotta work out the R1 R2/L1 L2, etc. i had them connected and was playing megaman my friend lent me and it only does the r2 attack thing. but i just tried street fighter third strike on my dreamcast and the stick wouldn’t work, but it is a japanese game, so maybe that has somethign to do with it
i’m about to figure out he shoulder buttons the post it.
-kyle **

did you split your ground wire so that it connects to all the components?

[System_1]

*Originally posted by topknot *
**
did you split your ground wire so that it connects to all the components? **

what exactly did you mean by this post? You are asking if there is a ground wire daisy chained to the ground on all the microswitches?

Also, this is the result of two RO joysticks and a PX > DC (dragoncast) converter:

Both the the converters seam to work fine. However, one of my RO joysticks does not work with either converter. One of them has a Black cable, and the other a light grey cable. The light grey cable does not respond at all when connected to the dreamcast. The black cable RO stick however works perfectly! I am going to take apart both of them to figure out waht is different. I believe the actual PCB is the same. One thing is the daisy chain ground was connected a little different, but every microswitch IS grounded. Also, the light grey RO stick works with a Saturn converter and PS1/PS2 without any problems, so I am not sure what is going on. Any ideas?

[topknot]

oh just asking about the daisy chain
i have a grey cable ro joystick and i am going to get converters
i hope its not a problem with all of them

[System_1]

ok this is weird, I opened up the grey one, and everything looked normal. Looking at the PCB I noticed that a few solder connections didn’t look very solid. I used a solder Iron and just reheated the few spots, plugged it in and it worked! I then turned everything off and plugged in a VMU to see if it works. Boot back up and the joystick doesn’t work again, with or without VMU. This is kinda screwy and I can see why people go for sony PCB’s.

[System_1]

ok get this, one of my RO joysticks only works on a certain dragoncast adapter when in the 1p slot with a VMU inserted. Weird huh? Oh well, at least it works.

[THChardcore]

Okay, both my current psone dual shock sticks are wired so that…
R1 = Fierce punch
R2 = Roundhouse kick

I was told this is the best way to have them wired as it is the most friendly with DC converters. What converter would you say I need from the list above. I’m leaning towards the Total Control plus, will this work with no problems?

Thanks

[Magician]

Does anyone know of a DC adapter that will allow you to plug up a SATURN pad AND will work CORRECTLY (meaning that you can utilize the standard 6 buton layout, instead of use’n the shoulder buttons) w/ Street Fighter 3rd Strike (aka 3S)?

Just so that people know, Total Control Plus 5 does NOT fit this description. For some reason, when you play 3S, you can NOT use the appropriate Fierce and Roundhouse buttons. You still have to access those w/ the shoulder buttons which UTTERLY defeats the purpose of use’n the saturn pad. :lame:

If anyone has any suggestions on how much it’d cost and where to get it it would be much appreciated. Peace

[System_1]

Okay, both my current psone dual shock sticks are wired so that…
R1 = Fierce punch
R2 = Roundhouse kick

I was told this is the best way to have them wired as it is the most friendly with DC converters. What converter would you say I need from the list above. I’m leaning towards the Total Control plus, will this work with no problems?

Thanks

This
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41053&item=8133702348&rd=1
is the converter you want to use. R1 and R2 are treated as two different buttons by it.

[agxlover]

Anyboy want to buy my total control plus ps2 to dc controller converter? $20 shipped. I also have the InPin ps2 to ps3 adapter. $30 shipped.

Also have ATI wonder elite (remote edition) TV tuner for the pc (Like New). Selling for $60

[Sazae]

Holy shit. Nearly 5 year old thread necro and all you do is put your post in the totally wrong forum. Go to the trading outlet.

[Kyle]

I was really into this thread until I saw your post. Go here:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/forumdisplay.php?f=226