Re: Wireless joystick for the Apple II?

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Sam Latella wrote:
> I guess making a longer joystick cable would be much easier for me from a
> technical standpoint.
>
> So how long of a cable could I make?  

I've used twisted pair up to about 100 feet with no sign of problems
unless the wire is routed near a source of electrical noise (just like
a shorter cable).

>    Also, can I connect two joysticks at
> the same time.

Yes, using either a manufactured or homebuilt adapter.

The internal 16-pin game port (not available on the IIc or IIc+) has
support for two joysticks and three pushbuttons.

The pinout of the connector is available in the Reference Manual and
in several places online.  The wiring of a joystick is available
online in Sather's books _Understanding the Apple II_ and _Understanding
the Apple //e_.

-michael

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