The bumps.
Whats the update on it?
~Goodbye
the flash part is working fine; the DC-DC converter is being annoying and problematic. I may end up writing it off and keeping the flashes bare and simple; anyone that needs a DC-DC converter can cheaply get something like this: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8290
The flash part on the ones I’ve put together have always needed a little tweaking; I’m thinking that the cause is light from the other transmitters, which means I need the housing. Which means I need to figure out how to use the new CNC machine.
Right now, Im finishing up things on releasing the universal pcb; as soon as that’s released (i.e. I get PSX working. USB is done already as is Neogeo and the bootloader for USB programming) then I focus on the CNC machine. Then I get the housing, and testing more protos with the housing on.
Toodles,
The folks over here at Lizard Lick wouldn’t be opposed to carrying these on the website, hell, we could sell complete units… Might be able to help you out with production costs as well if it will move the chains on this project. Not trying to butt-in or anything, just offering a hand…
Thanks,
Appreciated. I’ll let you know when I get a production batch made.
What does the DC-DC converter do?
Read the thread.
Hey Toodles
Trying to talk to you on MSN but you are never on 
(at least not when I am).
Just wondering if there is any progress ^_^?
Not since last post. I’m hammering a couple of things out on the UPCB, and once I have it tested and working with PS3 support, the UPCB will go on the back burner and I’ll get to work on figuring my CNC machine out and testing the flashes with housings.
Hopefully Monday. I always go over to my PS3 owning friend’s house for Heroes. 
So I’ll be able to test it then.
Just a quick question, do all these optical sticks (sanwa, ascii, toodle’s prototype) draw a lot of current? After hearing all this stuff about blowing your controller port, I was wondering I could could get away with a battery setup to power the optical stick, or would that eat batteries up too quickly?
Keeping the thread alive, aka bump.
I understand you’re still working on your other project, but it doesn’t hurt to atleast keep this one up with present times.
~Goodbye
I’m still trying to work my CNC machine at this point. I have a usable copy of the program that takes the G-Code and drives the mill (Mach3). I have the software for drawing the part up (SolidWorks). What I’m missing is the software in the middle, called ‘tool path’ software. This is the software that takes the part you give it from SolidWorks, and figured out how the bit should move to carve it. Those instructions are the G-Code that I feed to Mach3.
So far, every piece of software I’ve found that does this is >$1,000; there are no demo copies that will output real G-Code to test out with.
If anyone has any tool path software recommendations please PM me.
I’ve used MasterCAM before but that’s not really free… Or, if the part is relatively simple, you can do the G-code yourself.
Would this one help? I think it can convert SolidWorks-files, what do you think?
The evaluation demo won’t output usable G-Code from what I can tell. I think I got a hookup for a copy of one that will though. Stay tuned
I got the real deal (not demo).
You got PM…
Bump for great justice.
Oh, never seen this thread before !
I’m definitely interested in buying 1 such PCB when all problems are sorted. I’ve never had a sanwa flash in my hands and would really like to test this out.
PS: Toodles, you’ll have a PM in 2 days for ordering MC Chtulhus from you (and Imps)
EDIT: I’d expect to pay around 20-25$+ DC-DC converter for a DIY kit
Take a look at the date pre-bump. I don’t think these will be done, at least in the immediate future, until Toodles isn’t busy anymore at the very least.
That said, I’m totally down for 2 if these ever do come out
In for 2!:wgrin: