gillius

Hmm check this out, it seems like a generic serial driver. If one could find source for it you could extend it to other controllers, or find a way to convert SNES into RS232 compatible:

http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a...oftware&id=334

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FoxxOTG

My original idea was to use an el-cheap-o plastic case to use as a base to add on any hardware i need, like a chopped up controller, small AAA battery pack and electronics. I was going to try and design this to you can play in landcape mode, like the PSP.

True, it would be easier to code for the serial port rather than the IR port, but I assumed there was some kind of software allready available that will let you learn IR commands from a remote and allow you to control a PPC. I figured something like this could be generally universal for anyone, rather than model specific.

It should be generally cheaper to get the parts needed as well. If you can just hit a local electronic parts shop and a game store for the parts, the only thing you might actually pay shipping for would be your case. Shipping is the one thing that kills me. Im sure some of us would even have the parts laying arround the house (I know I do).

Ive looked into the Gravis Serial Controller thing for Pocket PC. I cant find the gamepad needed for a decent price, and I dont have a serial port connector for the Axim yet. Also, I think the gapepad itself spits out an actual serial signal. Other serial controllers use an actual matrix array hooked into the different bus' of the port and detect when each pin is either high or low.

As for the SNES being converted into standard RS-232, do you mean in volatge levels, or in protocol? Voltage level conversion would be easy, protocol however would be a task. Its not ASCII VT100 or anything of the such. The SNES controller is allready an 8-bit serial device. If someone knows how to code, I can help explain the gooey details of how the SNES controller works. Perhaps if i can find a willing coder to collaberate on this we can come to some kind of soloution to most Axim gamers main problem.

Anyone wiling to try a whack at this, PM me ;}