The PROWLER DIY section
Do-It-Yourself Atari Jaguar Paddle Controller
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by
Andrew Hague BSc.
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Introduction
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Here is an ASCII schematic circuit diagram for connecting up your own paddle
controller to the Jaguar. It doesn't discuss the construction but does give an
idea of the components you require and how they are connected. You will need
a basic knowledge of electronics and soldering. This does not work with
Tempest 2000 (see pt. 3)
NOTE: This is for information only. If you decide to build a rotary controller
using
these notes then I cannot be held responsible if what you attach it to blows
up. At this current time of writing this design has not been tested in
any way. It only follows some backwards engineering of the joypad and hacking
with some code on an Atari Falcon.
Copyright
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Copyright 1995 Andrew Hague
The author distributes this document to the public domain for study, use, and
modification. He does request that the comment at the top of each file,
identifying the original author be retained.
This document is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty. Andrew
Hague disclaims all warranties with regard to this document, including all
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness, in no event shall Andrew
Hague be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any
damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an
action of contract, negligence or other tortious action, arising out of or in
connection with the use of this document.
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You will require for the full implementation;
Basic (need for the guts of the device):
1 x 15 pin HD D-type plug and hood.
2m x 15 core wire.
Lots x bits of wire.
2 x buttons (SPST - push to make).
1 x 1M Linear rotatary variable potentiometer.
1 x big dial or knob for the potentiometer.
A hand sized box.
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[...] == Button, make/break, preferably debounced.
Pins on HD15
6 --------------------------|
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4 -------[Pause]------------|
3 ------[Fire B]------------|
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10 -------------------------|
(left or right pin of potentiometer is connected to pin 7 and the centre pin
is connected to pin 15.)
Pin
7 ------| _ 1M Linear Potentiometer
-/ \
( O )---15
-\_/
n.c. ---|
Joypad pin numbering from the front of the jaguar, back of a HD15 D-type plug.
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5 / ..... \ 1
10 | ..... | 6
15 \ ..... / 11
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PROWLER The Atari Console Disk Magazine February 27, 1996
Copyright (c) 1996 All Rights Reserved Issue No. 01