Re: [Tuxnes-devel] misc info/questions

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On Wed, 11 Apr 2001, Rigel wrote:

> I wanna use a NES controller for tuxnes.  I've heard this is possible,
> what do all ya (pronounce "all ya" as one word, as on oddworld2) have to
> say about it.  Specifically, how do I build a little adapter from NES
> proprietary plug to standard joystick?

I use a snes pad.  The directions on how to hack these things up for an
x86 box can be found with the newer linux kernels in
linux/Documentation/joystick-parport.txt, joystick.txt, and
joystick-api.txt

its a really simple process of hacking the things up, it took me roughly a
half hour to solder a new plug in place of a snes plug, and I was being
picky/anal about it.  I went with the recommendations of doing a direct 5v
connection instead of doing multiple pins to get power from the parallel
port.

If you want to make an adapted and keep your prized nes controller plug in
one piece, you can find extension cables on the web that will have the
correct female port for you to hack.

Im planning on building myself a switch box to allow snes, nes and db9
plug controllers to plug in, and be js0-3.  Its not so handy for tuxnes as
it is for mame, but your tuxnes playing may benefit from such a beast as
well.

GOOD LUCK!

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