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by mattsimis
Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: USB Converter for MS Sidewinder 3DPro, PP, and FFP
Replies: 297
Views: 1039756

Presumably it doesnt work fully as the SW3dPro used Midi functions to get the full functionality (IRC) and that adapter explicitly states it doesnt support such functionality.

Surprised it worked at all though, good feedback!
by mattsimis
Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:32 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Any who built the 3DP to USB adapter still about?
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

I tried 1000pf Caps but 2watt 2.2kOHm resistors. Ill have to go buy more resistors to test lower.

I assume the Joystick works, was in a box here for years, I like it so much I never threw it out, but cannot test it else where either.
by mattsimis
Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:28 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Any who built the 3DP to USB adapter still about?
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Ah hi, the man himself! Since my PM to you I went out and got the exact Caps and Resistors (marked 222k Cap and 0.6w 2.2kOhm resistor), still the same : http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/mattsimis/hosted/3DP%20USB%20Adapter/IMG_0956.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/mattsimis/hosted ...
by mattsimis
Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Any who built the 3DP to USB adapter still about?
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Any who built the 3DP to USB adapter still about?

No one replying in the thread anymore. :( I built it, twice, most recently using this image as its the most similar to my parts (ie the DSUB): http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1znUBJ The Teensy v2 board can do its flashing tests just fine, but when I load 3DProR3.hex the LED just flashes ...
by mattsimis
Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: USB Converter for MS Sidewinder 3DPro, PP, and FFP
Replies: 297
Views: 1039756

Hi All, Just got the final parts to build one of these myself. Made up the boards as per this image: http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac225/Peacetilence/IMG_0083x.jpg Using Windows 7 x64. I can load the Blink slow and Blink fast to the Teensy 2.0 no problem. When I load 3DProR3.hex the led just ...
by mattsimis
Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: M$ Sidewinder 3D Pro on USB - 2?
Replies: 337
Views: 159506

Just want to add that Im interested in a completed converter too, kit form if there is limited supply of the complete version.