In article <1993Jan3.181902.2440@gmuvax2.gmu.edu> esaffle@gmuvax2.gmu.edu (Ed Saffle) writes:
> After having completely cleaned up my storage closet I found an old
>joystick that I used with the atari 2600 and the Commodore 64/128
>when I was younger. The stick is in REALLY good shape, and I don't have
>one for my 386. Now the quesiton is, can I build an adapter that will
>make this possible? Being realistic about all this, it should be possible,
>but I have no idea how to do it, and I *have* heard rumors that such a thing
>exists. Anyone know how?
>
>Ed
This will not be as easy as it looks since both joysticks are of different
type. The Atari joystick has four swithches that are either turned on or
off depending on the position of the stick. But the IBM joystick has two
analog position meters that track the position of the joystick, this allows
for a level of flexibility and added control ability. I don't think thaT one
can be easily converted to the other.
Also, a good IBM joystick cost $20 - $30 so why would you even consider spending hours trying to convert an old, cheap ATARI2600 joystick??? I suggest that
you buy a new joystick and use your time at something more constructive.
