Re: Apple //c + //e Joystick

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Sean McNamara wrote:

>In article <d5f94842.0408241748.5307b355@posting.google.com>,
> BryanParkoff@yahoo.com (Bryan Parkoff) wrote:
>
>> I would want to connect Apple //c + //e joystick to Apple II+.  Where
>> can I obtain the pinout list that can convert from 9 pins to 16 pin socket.
>> Where do I obtain 16 pin socket that has built in wiring cable?
>
>I tried making an adaptor with the following pinout I generated from 
>information in the Apple ][ Reference Manual and the FAQ:
>
>D-9   I/O  Function
> 1 <-> 3   Pushbutton 1
> 2 <-> 1   +5V Power
> 3 <-> 8   Ground
> 4 <-> 7   Game Control 2
> 5 <-> 6   Game Control 0
> 6 <-> 4   Pushbutton 2
> 7 <-> 2   Pushbutton 0
> 8 <-> 10  Game Control 1
> 9 <-> 11  Game Control 3
>
>I found the 16 pin header at my local electronics store pretty easily.
>
>It hasn't worked, but I haven't tested it extensively to see if it's bad 
>soldering, and I only have one joystick, so I don't know if it has some 
>problem.
>
>I'd be interested to hear if you have success.

Those are the correct pinouts, so it's either the soldering or the
joystick that is the problem.

-michael

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