Raph_friend
Grand Master
I suggest that you acquired your equipment soon. The release is right there.
Open Source USB2DB15 for Supergun adapter
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Interesting. My method was to just buy broken ps and Xbox fightsticks I like and rewire since db15 is so easy. It doesn’t get any more direct if you are concerned with input lag. This is cool to not have to hack up working sticks. I suspect it will be a pain to get working with all the various controllers though.
Raph_friend
Grand Master
For end users will be just plug n play, for devs, some nights haha
You guys work fast. Keen to do some lag and compatibility tests when it’s ready.
Raph_friend
Grand Master
Beta testers report are no lag, but will be nice a professional test!
Raph_friend
Grand Master
Public Beta is open!
Raph_friend
Grand Master
What we are working now:
- Beta testing a POLLING OVERRIDE function for lower (more yet) the input lag. Already on the repository;
- A parse code for understand better new controllers and add to the code;
- Remapping funcion.
- Beta testing a POLLING OVERRIDE function for lower (more yet) the input lag. Already on the repository;
- A parse code for understand better new controllers and add to the code;
- Remapping funcion.
Once my PCB is finished I shall be sharing everything. I can't release info now as it's not finalised nor tested.
I'm currently using an Arduino Uno, USB host shield and a hacked in DB15 connector. I have a PCB shield I've designed that docks to the Uno / USB host shield stack which will streamline this setup. Aside from having to solder 1 x female DB15 connector to the PCB, there is no other soldering required. Everything simply docks together. It's one option to get started with minimal work required, assuming one owns or is willing to purchase an Uno and the USB host shield.
I'm currently using an Arduino Uno, USB host shield and a hacked in DB15 connector. I have a PCB shield I've designed that docks to the Uno / USB host shield stack which will streamline this setup. Aside from having to solder 1 x female DB15 connector to the PCB, there is no other soldering required. Everything simply docks together. It's one option to get started with minimal work required, assuming one owns or is willing to purchase an Uno and the USB host shield.
This is the end design of the PCB. It's going into fabrication tomorrow.
Prey to the arcade Gods that it works otherwise it's back to the drawing board.
Prey to the arcade Gods that it works otherwise it's back to the drawing board.
Once thoroughly tested and confirmed working I'll be releasing all resources for free, in keeping with the open sourced nature of this project.
The PCB design file, Gerber's, BOM, Pick & Place file, schematic, everything.
Hope I get it right first time around as funds are a little tight to bare the burden of a faulty PCB.
The PCB design file, Gerber's, BOM, Pick & Place file, schematic, everything.
Hope I get it right first time around as funds are a little tight to bare the burden of a faulty PCB.
Has there been any lag testing or comparison with other DB15 to USB options?
Definitely keen to see the results if so, and also a list of tested sticks/pads and supported compatibility.
Definitely keen to see the results if so, and also a list of tested sticks/pads and supported compatibility.
Raph_friend
Grand Master
I was doing a side by side with UD, but just a empiric test, i don't see any lag. As it is a Open Source project, everyone is free to analyse the code and test as wish.
Of course, we are doing our best to improve it.
I don't have the equipment nor knowledge on how to perform a proper lag test, but I did do a basic 'human' test.
Connecting the USB2DB15 to controller port 1, and a standard Neo-Geo controller to controller port 2. Opened an input test screen, hit a button of each controller at the same time. There was absolutely zero perceivable difference.
I realise that's a pretty crude analysis and totally inadequate to be used as a form of measurement, it certainly is enough to have shown lag had it existed in a great amount.
I definitely notice and feel the lag on my Switch, RPI etc, and I'm not feeling any with the USB2DB15. So that's a good sign.
Connecting the USB2DB15 to controller port 1, and a standard Neo-Geo controller to controller port 2. Opened an input test screen, hit a button of each controller at the same time. There was absolutely zero perceivable difference.
I realise that's a pretty crude analysis and totally inadequate to be used as a form of measurement, it certainly is enough to have shown lag had it existed in a great amount.
I definitely notice and feel the lag on my Switch, RPI etc, and I'm not feeling any with the USB2DB15. So that's a good sign.
Confirmed working sticks:
Retrobit Saturn 2.4G via wireless USB receiver
8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth via USB cable
Hori Fighting Commander 3 - PS3
Hori Fighting Commander - PS4
MadCatz Street Fighter IV Tournament Edition - PS3
Official Sony PlayStation PS3 DS3
Official Sony PlayStation PS4 DS4
Official Microsoft Xbox One
Razer Panther - PS4
Hori Real Arcade Pro PS3 / PS4 / Xbox One
Brook Universal Fighting Board
More to come, that's all we've had access to to test.
Retrobit Saturn 2.4G via wireless USB receiver
8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth via USB cable
Hori Fighting Commander 3 - PS3
Hori Fighting Commander - PS4
MadCatz Street Fighter IV Tournament Edition - PS3
Official Sony PlayStation PS3 DS3
Official Sony PlayStation PS4 DS4
Official Microsoft Xbox One
Razer Panther - PS4
Hori Real Arcade Pro PS3 / PS4 / Xbox One
Brook Universal Fighting Board
More to come, that's all we've had access to to test.
plasia
Grand Master
I will be following this with great interest.
Simon
Student
This is a really amazing project! I've been wishing for something like this for a while! 
I'm wondering if this would work with the Brook Retro Board? I'm thinking of picking one up, if it wont I'll have to dual mod it with the Universal Fighting board.
I'm wondering if this would work with the Brook Retro Board? I'm thinking of picking one up, if it wont I'll have to dual mod it with the Universal Fighting board.
Raph_friend
Grand Master
I don't know that PCB from Brook, but we can try make it work! Join us on discord when you get your gear!This is a really amazing project! I've been wishing for something like this for a while!
I'm wondering if this would work with the Brook Retro Board? I'm thinking of picking one up, if it wont I'll have to dual mod it with the Universal Fighting board.
I see two microchips being used. I'm assuming one is an Atmega 328pu but what about the other?This is the end design of the PCB. It's going into fabrication tomorrow.
Prey to the arcade Gods that it works otherwise it's back to the drawing board.
Simon
Student
Its the one used on the usb shield I think