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by Overkill211
Sat May 10, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
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Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

I shipped out my last 2 boards, today. I'm now sold out, unless substantial interest is expressed.
I found it interesting that 4 of the 5 boards I made went international - Netherlands, UK, Sweden, Germany. I would have expected more "local" interest.
To my buyers, a big thank you.
by Overkill211
Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:45 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

I now only have 2 boards left.
by Overkill211
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

I still have 3 of my adapter boards available.
by Overkill211
Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

Yeah, the 3DPro and Precision Pro use pin 13 on the DA-15 for one of their axes, which is not used on the FFBPro adapter (as presented on the website). This was the sole reason my adapter had the extra components... I was building it for the possibility somebody could change the program code to supp...
by Overkill211
Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: USB Converter for MS Sidewinder 3DPro, PP, and FFP

I have also constructed adapter boards for the FFBPro. Have the info posted in the other thread, relating directly to the FFBPro. http://www.descentbb.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19061&start=60 Primary differences: - I added traces and a capacitor and resistor to connect pin 13 of the DA-15 to P...
by Overkill211
Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:50 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

Thanks, Osterac. It appears the Wheel has the exact same pinout as the FFBPro, so my mod to add pin 13 is unnecessary - except for the non-FFB sticks. So, it looks like somebody just needs to whip up the configuration info, and map the protocols to get the wheel working. As my programming skills for...
by Overkill211
Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

Just got the whole thing working last night. Very cool! It works beautifully. I still have the Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel if anyone wants me to do tests on it, I don't know if there is still a future plan to add support for it. I'm wondering if you'd post a photo of the pins on the DA-15 plug ...
by Overkill211
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

First board is safely in it's new home in the Netherlands. Just 4 left, now.
by Overkill211
Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

If you can find a small enough box to accommodate it, and don't mind that the mini-usb will be recessed, then probably.
I didn't really design for a box... sorry. Works perfectly on a slot-mount plate, or mounted directly to a case wall. I plan on case-mount, myself.
by Overkill211
Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

I added those to re-connect pin 13 on the DB-15 connector. These are connected to B6 on the Teensy. It has no effect on current operation, but I figured that if someone changed a bit of code, the adapter could support the non-FFB Sidewinder sticks that use Pin 13, instead of 11. If not, oh well... a...
by Overkill211
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:42 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1041771

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

For those interested, I've whipped up a PCB adapter board to plug the pin-type Teensy 2.0 board into. Just something I really wanted to try building. I've missed my FFPro, ever since I "upgraded" to the FF2. The newer stick just never felt as well laid-out as the original. Some games reall...