This board is supposed to be connected to a Commodore 64 to enhance the functionality of joysticks and paddles. The board combines many different joystick related functions under one hood.
The features:
The Joy-Control 64 board rev. 1.1 (May 2017)
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Switching joysticks and paddles between port 1 and 2
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Support of 1, 2 and 3-Button joysticks.
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Support of SEGA Megadrive 3-Button Controller
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Enhanced Keyman64 functionality for SEGA Megadrive 6-Button Controller
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Automatic distinction between SEGA 3- and 6-Button Controller.
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The rapid fire function is adjustable for each (up to four) of the paddle fire-buttons individually (9 steps from 500ms to 50ms).
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Adjustable rapid fire functions while playing.
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The rapid fire frequency is adjustable for each of of the three fire-buttons individually (9 steps from 500ms to 50ms).
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Each fire-button is freely programmable with each joystick function. (e.g. joystick-UP to fire-button 2)
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LEDs and digit display dots indicates the current fire frequency.
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All functions are usable at the same time.
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The programed functions are working in combination with the rapid fire functions.
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Different modes choosable for port 1 and port 2 (Joystick, Paddle, Sega Megadrive Controller).
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All settings are automatically stored in the on-board flash memory. The memory survives "Reset" and "Power-Off".
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User interface to display the current settings (Digit display and LEDs).
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"Reset" restores the default settings.
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"Recall" restores the settings in use before "Reset" or "Power-Off".
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"Stand-Alone" Mode. Using a external 5V battery or power supply (switchable including indicator LED).
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Automatic detection whether is "Stand-Alone" or "Plugged-In" mode active.
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Choosable Joystick, Paddle and SEGA Test-Modes. To check the usual joystick and paddle functions and also to check for high contact resistance and short needle pulses.
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Models for a 3D printed housing.
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"Joy-Control 64" Logo.
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Keyman64 support (optional).
Technical details:
A short introduction video to show the main functions
Testing of the optional Keyman64 support. For more informations about the Keyman64 click the picture.
Joy-Control 64 and the 3D printed housing
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Maximum power consumption: 110mA at 5V.
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Maximum latency at Paddle Mode: 0,001 seconds (1ms).
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Maximum latency at Joystick Mode: 0,0004 seconds (0,4ms).
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Maximum latency at SEGA Mode: 0,0003 seconds (0,3ms).
Programming and testing
An improvised adapter to program and test the ATMEGA2560 before they are soldered to the board.
Test Setup: C64 Reloaded, Turbo Chameleon 64, SD2IEC, Keyman64 and Joy-Control 64
LINKs and DOWNLOADs
Last Update: 31.08.2019
This page shows the Joy-Control 64 board.
A short introduction video to show the main functions