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NEC PC-Engine/SuperGrafx => PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion => Topic started by: goldenegg on March 01, 2010, 02:28:05 PM
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I was wondering if an adapter exists to use TG16 pads on a PC-Engine. I've been looking around for a 8-pin DIN to mini DIN adapter, but have so far come up empty handed. My PCE pad is starting to act up (cleaning internal contacts don't help) and I have a box full of TG16 pads.
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Yes they do exist, and an adapter can also be made by someone if you can't find.
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Yes they do exist, and an adapter can also be made by someone if you can't find.
Any idea where I can find an adaptor or someone to make one?
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Well you are on the right website......LOL
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Depending on which PC Engine pad you have, you may be able to just take apart the pad, unplug the cord and plug it onto a tg16 one.
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there was another thread for this very same question just about two month ago, not?
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Depending on which PC Engine pad you have, you may be able to just take apart the pad, unplug the cord and plug it onto a tg16 one.
The pad I have is the one which came standard with the PCE Core Grafx. I'll open it up tonight and try to swap the cable, although I have a feeling the problem I'm experiencing is caused by the cable itself.
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you could do what I did and chop the connector off the TG pad, and wire the mini din connector in place.
hell I just twisted the wires and used tape instead of soldering it. Took like 5 minutes!
I had the same kinda problem. the buttons were getting flakey.
aside from that, getting a big female din and male mini din and hacking up an adapter aint no sweat. if you're not good at it, someone else around here will probably help out no problem
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you could do what I did and chop the connector off the TG pad, and wire the mini din connector in place.
hell I just twisted the wires and used tape instead of soldering it. Took like 5 minutes!
I had the same kinda problem. the buttons were getting flakey.
aside from that, getting a big female din and male mini din and hacking up an adapter aint no sweat. if you're not good at it, someone else around here will probably help out no problem
Do you still have the wiring diagrams you used? I'm going to go pick up a couple cable ends and wire them together this weekend.
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http://turbo.mindrec.com/files/din.pinouts
http://www.gamesx.com/controldata/turbocont.htm
That should be enough to get you started. Note that some of the other data on gamesx concerning turbo pads isn't 100 percent correct.
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Do you still have the wiring diagrams you used? I'm going to go pick up a couple cable ends and wire them together this weekend.
nah dude I just matched the colors. I either got lucky or theyre all the same.
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If you hack a Duo Tap the colors don't match at all, just FYI.
Do you still have the wiring diagrams you used? I'm going to go pick up a couple cable ends and wire them together this weekend.
nah dude I just matched the colors. I either got lucky or theyre all the same.
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If you hack a Duo Tap the colors don't match at all, just FYI.
Do you still have the wiring diagrams you used? I'm going to go pick up a couple cable ends and wire them together this weekend.
nah dude I just matched the colors. I either got lucky or theyre all the same.
better provide a wiring diagram then. :)
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better provide a wiring diagram then. :)
Nat made this dandy guide (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2893.msg36307#msg36307) many moons ago.
P.S. - It's called 'search'; look into it. :roll:
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there was another thread for this very same question just about two month ago, not?
no shit sherlock!
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P.S. - It's called 'search'; look into it. :roll:
Thanks dick! I wasn't the one looking for it.
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Thanks dick! I wasn't the one looking for it.
You're welcome. Considering you made a specific request for Duo_R to "provide a wiring diagram" for taps coupled with the fact that this thread is not about rewiring taps, it sure appeared that you were looking for one. :roll:
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yes, provide it for the person that actually needs it/asked for it. (the wiring diagrams)
:)
might want to reread that nested quote
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yes, provide it for the person that actually needs it/asked for it. (the wiring diagrams)
:)
might want to reread that nested quote
Heed your own advice. The O.P. (goldenegg) asked for wiring diagrams for pads not taps. You are the only person that asked for wiring diagrams for changing cords on a tap.
P.S. - It's called 'reading comprehension'; look into it. :P
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when did I say anything about taps? Pretty sure Duo_R mentioned the tap thing as an aside since the color-match concept wont work. Hell it might not even work in all cases for pads hence wiring diagrams being a great plan in any case.
lol.
I swapped the connectors on PADS. I said nothing to do with anything tap related.
what was that about reading comprehension? :dance:
arguing this point is pointless.
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ur right Arkhan
when did I say anything about taps? Pretty sure Duo_R mentioned the tap thing as an aside since the color-match concept wont work. Hell it might not even work in all cases for pads hence wiring diagrams being a great plan in any case.
lol.
I swapped the connectors on PADS. I said nothing to do with anything tap related.
what was that about reading comprehension? :dance:
arguing this point is pointless.
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hey dudes let's fight about stuff
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when did I say anything about taps? Pretty sure Duo_R mentioned the tap thing as an aside since the color-match concept wont work. Hell it might not even work in all cases for pads hence wiring diagrams being a great plan in any case.
lol.
I swapped the connectors on PADS. I said nothing to do with anything tap related.
what was that about reading comprehension? :dance:
Duo_R commented that "If you hack a Duo Tap the colors don't match at all, just FYI.", to which you responded "better provide a wiring diagram then." Considering that m1savage had already posted pad wiring diagrams and that the subject of Duo_R's message was taps (not pads), I used this little thing I like to call 'logic' and concluded that you were talking about wiring diagrams for taps.
arguing this point is pointless.
Indeed, though it helps kill some time at work. All in good fun, eh? :D
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sounds like you assumed instead of using logic
and MADE AN ASS OUT OF U AND ME LOLLELELEL.
:D
seriously though, wiring diagrams are now afoot, so let the soldering mishaps commence
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sounds like you assumed instead of using logic
Yeah, it's a pretty wild assumption to think that a response to another person's comment would pertain to the same subject matter. Silly me.
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somewhat back on topic...
if you have a bunch of TG pads, and don't want to mod them all, you can mod 1 tap and be gtg...
I can also make you a female din-8 to male mini-din cable... be like $20 shipped. Sounds like you know what yer doing tho. ;-)