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* 5V and GND are exchanged with each other, and,  
* 5V and GND are exchanged with each other, and,  
* on CPC+ the buttons must be connected to a "select" line (instead of to GND).
* on CPC+ the buttons must be connected to a "select" line (instead of to GND).
   Pin CPC+         PC
   Pin CPC+             PC
   1  Ground        +5V
   1  GND (Pot common)  +5V
   2  /Fire 1       Player 1 Fire 1
   2  /Fire 1           Player 1 Fire 1
   3  X1            Player 1 X (lt/rt)
   3  Pot X1            Player 1 X (lt/rt)
   4  /Joystick 1   GND
   4  /Joystick 1       GND
   5  +5V           GND
   5  +5V               GND
   6  Y1            Player 1 Y (up/dn)
   6  Pot Y1            Player 1 Y (up/dn)
   7  /Fire 2       Player 1 Fire 2
   7  /Fire 2           Player 1 Fire 2
   8  Ground        +5V (Soundblaster: GND)
   8  GND (Pot common)  +5V (Soundblaster: GND)
   9  Ground        +5V
   9  GND (Pot common)  +5V
   10  /Fire 1       Player 2 Fire 1
   10  /Fire 1           Player 2 Fire 1
   11  X2            Player 2 X (lt/rt)
   11  Pot X2            Player 2 X (lt/rt)
   12  /Joystick 2   GND (Soundblaster: Midi TxD)
   12  /Joystick 2       GND (Soundblaster: Midi TxD)
   13  Y2            Player 2 Y (up/dn)
   13  Pot Y2            Player 2 Y (up/dn)
   14  /Fire 2       Player 2 Fire 2
   14  /Fire 2           Player 2 Fire 2
   15  Ground        +5V (Soundblaster: Midi RxD)
   15  GND (Pot common)  +5V (Soundblaster: Midi RxD)
* Two analogue joysticks could be connected by using an Y-cable. The Fire signals are the same as for the normal (digital) joystick port. Joystick 1 buttons should be connected to Pin 2,4,6, and joystick 2 buttons to Pin 10,12,14. Like the digital [[Joystick Y-cables]] the analog Y-cable should have '''diodes''' in the button lines.
* Two analogue joysticks could be connected by using an Y-cable. The Fire signals are the same as for the normal (digital) joystick port. Joystick 1 buttons should be connected to Pin 2,4,6, and joystick 2 buttons to Pin 10,12,14. Like the digital [[Joystick Y-cables]] the analog Y-cable should have '''diodes''' in the button lines.
* The A/D inputs have an input range of 0V (data = 00) to 2.5V (data = 3Fh), and an input impedance of 180k to Vcc.
* The A/D inputs have an input range of 0V (data = 00) to 2.5V (data = 3Fh), and an input impedance of 180k to Vcc.

Revision as of 03:43, 3 February 2010

Analogue Joystick Port (15 Pin SUB-D, female) (CPC Plus only)

The Analogue CPC+ Joystick port is somewhat similar to standard PC Joystick ports - with two important differences:

  • 5V and GND are exchanged with each other, and,
  • on CPC+ the buttons must be connected to a "select" line (instead of to GND).
 Pin CPC+              PC
 1   GND (Pot common)  +5V
 2   /Fire 1           Player 1 Fire 1
 3   Pot X1            Player 1 X (lt/rt)
 4   /Joystick 1       GND
 5   +5V               GND
 6   Pot Y1            Player 1 Y (up/dn)
 7   /Fire 2           Player 1 Fire 2
 8   GND (Pot common)  +5V (Soundblaster: GND)
 9   GND (Pot common)  +5V
 10  /Fire 1           Player 2 Fire 1
 11  Pot X2            Player 2 X (lt/rt)
 12  /Joystick 2       GND (Soundblaster: Midi TxD)
 13  Pot Y2            Player 2 Y (up/dn)
 14  /Fire 2           Player 2 Fire 2
 15  GND (Pot common)  +5V (Soundblaster: Midi RxD)
  • Two analogue joysticks could be connected by using an Y-cable. The Fire signals are the same as for the normal (digital) joystick port. Joystick 1 buttons should be connected to Pin 2,4,6, and joystick 2 buttons to Pin 10,12,14. Like the digital Joystick Y-cables the analog Y-cable should have diodes in the button lines.
  • The A/D inputs have an input range of 0V (data = 00) to 2.5V (data = 3Fh), and an input impedance of 180k to Vcc.
  • Not sure if the POTs on the CPCs analog X/Y inputs are to be wired to 5V or GND (or to both)? And, how they are wired on PCs accordingly?

Softwares using Analog Joystick

Tennis Cup 2 ( Cartridge ) allows player 2 to use Analog port.