Re: Need Joystick for GS

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <3202CF83.130A@inlink.com>, "Doug S." <dougs@inlink.com> wrote:

>RUBYWAND wrote:
>> 
>>      Finding a good quality new Apple II joystick could be difficult. If
>> you build a PC-to-Apple converter you can walk into any computer-stuff
>> shop and pick out the PC stick you want.
>> 
>> Rubywand
>
>Can anyone supply me with the pinout info for converting a PC joystick to
>Apple II?

It needs more than simply rewiring the joystick.  The PC and Apple II
joysticks use different resistances, so you need to add four capacitors to
compensate.

The switch is also wired to connect to the opposite power rail.  A little
careful experimentation may be needed to verify that the joystick is not
attempting to use the power rail for something unexpected, and if not,
then you can wire up the "wrong" power rail to get the button to work.

I don't have the exact details handy (and I'm not likely to be able to
find them - I'd have to work it out again from the circuit diagrams).

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