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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: galam on July 12, 2013, 03:59:44 PM

Title: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: galam on July 12, 2013, 03:59:44 PM
are there any joystick options for a turboduo?  I have an OG turbo stick for my TG and I don't think there is any type of converter for it to work with a duo, but are there any options out there?  I don't ever recall seeing a stick for the duo, but maybe there were some PCE one's that would work with a US duo?
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: turbokon on July 12, 2013, 04:04:11 PM
Contact tggodfrey, he sometime sales tg16 to duo/pce controller connector cable.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: galam on July 12, 2013, 04:05:37 PM
Contact tggodfrey, he sometime sales tg16 to duo/pce controller connector cable.

shit, really?  I would love to be able to use my original one with the duo.  That would be perfect.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: turbokon on July 12, 2013, 04:09:21 PM
Yep, that's what I use sometime and plus it provide some much needed cord extension too.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: galam on July 12, 2013, 04:17:57 PM
Yep, that's what I use sometime and plus it provide some much needed cord extension too.

NICE!  That would certainly be an added bonus.
You sir, may have just gotten my wife laid tonight.  :clap:
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: hoobs88 on July 12, 2013, 04:39:52 PM
I know of 2 sticks that will work with a Duo...the Imagineer and the Hori. Other than those, you would need a TG16 to Duo adapter to us the Turbo Stick on the Duo
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: galam on July 12, 2013, 04:46:01 PM
I know of 2 sticks that will work with a Duo...the Imagineer and the Hori. Other than those, you would need a TG16 to Duo adapter to us the Turbo Stick on the Duo

Yeah, I'm going to need to look into the converter.  I assume that is my path of least resistance at this point.  A quick ebay search doesn't seem to pull anything up.  I may have to reach out to tggodfrey as turbokon mentioned.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: BigusSchmuck on July 12, 2013, 07:15:43 PM
I know of 2 sticks that will work with a Duo...the Imagineer and the Hori. Other than those, you would need a TG16 to Duo adapter to us the Turbo Stick on the Duo


Yeah, I'm going to need to look into the converter.  I assume that is my path of least resistance at this point.  A quick ebay search doesn't seem to pull anything up.  I may have to reach out to tggodfrey as turbokon mentioned.

Turbo sticks rule enough said. Shouldn't be that hard to find a converter. Just a thought, has anyone tried using a keyboard converter from din to mini din like this one? http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10416&cs_id=1041601&p_id=1173&seq=1&format=2
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: jperryss on July 13, 2013, 02:54:18 AM
Isn't the Duo port the same as all of the Japanese PCE stuff? If so, the XE1 is also an option, but I don't see them come up for sale very often.

http://magweasel.com/2009/07/16/i-love-the-pc-engine-xe-1-pro-he/

But as everyone else said, if you like the Turbo Stick, getting an adapter is probably your best bet. Seems like something anyone who does mod work could probably whip up fairly easily.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: tggodfrey on July 15, 2013, 04:33:53 AM
There is also the ASCII stick but it has gotten a bit expensive (75.00 + shipping).  I have one and like it a lot but I got it for 45.00 new.  I wouldnt pay anymore.

I do make the adapters to use a Turbostick on a duo.  Thats actually my day to day setup.  I have to look and see what i have currently ready to ship.  Either way I have the materials on hand to make you a 6' adapter.  More than likely it will be white though.  I dont think I have any black cables.

Galam, I will check out the shelf stock and reply back to your PM in the next day or so.

Terry
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: MrFlutterPie on July 15, 2013, 08:39:25 AM
I know of 2 sticks that will work with a Duo...the Imagineer and the Hori. Other than those, you would need a TG16 to Duo adapter to us the Turbo Stick on the Duo


Yeah, I'm going to need to look into the converter.  I assume that is my path of least resistance at this point.  A quick ebay search doesn't seem to pull anything up.  I may have to reach out to tggodfrey as turbokon mentioned.

Turbo sticks rule enough said. Shouldn't be that hard to find a converter. Just a thought, has anyone tried using a keyboard converter from din to mini din like this one? http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10416&cs_id=1041601&p_id=1173&seq=1&format=2



I would love to know if this would work as well.  I need to use my Avenue 6 pad on my Turbo.  This seems like a really simple and cheap solution.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: jperryss on July 15, 2013, 08:41:53 AM
I know of 2 sticks that will work with a Duo...the Imagineer and the Hori. Other than those, you would need a TG16 to Duo adapter to us the Turbo Stick on the Duo


Yeah, I'm going to need to look into the converter.  I assume that is my path of least resistance at this point.  A quick ebay search doesn't seem to pull anything up.  I may have to reach out to tggodfrey as turbokon mentioned.

Turbo sticks rule enough said. Shouldn't be that hard to find a converter. Just a thought, has anyone tried using a keyboard converter from din to mini din like this one? http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10416&cs_id=1041601&p_id=1173&seq=1&format=2



I would love to know if this would work as well.  I need to use my Avenue 6 pad on my Turbo.  This seems like a really simple and cheap solution.


The item in the Monoprice link looks to be a gender changer and not an adapter, so I'm not sure how it would work.

Also, again...anything for the PCE or PCE Duo will work on a US Duo. It's only the TG16 that has the stupid oversized controller port. Right?
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on July 15, 2013, 08:45:16 AM
This thread wasn't nearly as dumb as I had hoped it would be....
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: Necromancer on July 15, 2013, 08:59:54 AM
The item in the Monoprice link looks to be a gender changer and not an adapter, so I'm not sure how it would work.

It's the wrong connector too (6 pin).
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: GohanX on July 15, 2013, 09:01:00 AM
jperyss: Right.

I swapped the cable on a PCE tap with a TG16 controller, and PRESTO! Instant 5 port PCE to TG16 controller converter. Nat had a guide for it if you want to search, you have to swap a couple of cables around but it's not difficult.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: tggodfrey on July 15, 2013, 02:23:21 PM
I dont understand why anyone would want to alter a turbo tap or any controller when the adapters are only 13.00 for a 6' adapter/extension?  It makes no sense to me.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: galam on July 16, 2013, 12:11:26 AM
There is also the ASCII stick but it has gotten a bit expensive (75.00 + shipping).  I have one and like it a lot but I got it for 45.00 new.  I wouldnt pay anymore.

I do make the adapters to use a Turbostick on a duo.  Thats actually my day to day setup.  I have to look and see what i have currently ready to ship.  Either way I have the materials on hand to make you a 6' adapter.  More than likely it will be white though.  I dont think I have any black cables.

Galam, I will check out the shelf stock and reply back to your PM in the next day or so.

Terry

Appreciate it man. I don't care about the color, so no worries there.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: Necromancer on July 16, 2013, 02:31:16 AM
I dont understand why anyone would want to alter a turbo tap or any controller when the adapters are only 13.00 for a 6' adapter/extension?  It makes no sense to me.

Do your adapters cause the same troubles as using an extension with a Tap?
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: tggodfrey on July 16, 2013, 02:40:43 AM
The games I have tried, no.  I havent had time to try everyone though.
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: MrFlutterPie on July 16, 2013, 03:19:46 AM
I dont understand why anyone would want to alter a turbo tap or any controller when the adapters are only 13.00 for a 6' adapter/extension?  It makes no sense to me.

Because some of us live outside the U.S ;)
Title: Re: dumb question, but hey...I'm a dumb guy
Post by: xelement5x on July 16, 2013, 08:38:22 AM
There is also the "innovation arcade stick multi-system joystick".  I picked one of those up on the cheap a bit ago and it has support of a lot of systems.

EDIT:  Just remembered it was for the PCE and Turbo Duo, sorry.