USB Joystick to DB15

[Don Wright]

Originally Posted by team1307

This might be a stupid question but wouldnt it work if we found some way to convert db9 to db15? I know that 6 pins would have to be unused.. Is it a data collision problem?

There is no data to collide. The OI just uses the raw measurement from the joystick pots so it needs a 0-100K "signal". Most of the newer joysticks/pads uses an interpreter between these raw signals and the computer to convert them into RS232 or USB protocol.

Other than taking your joystick apart, disconnecting the joystick potsfrom the circuit board, meauring them to make sure they are 0-100K linear pots, and then rewiring them, you won't be able to use them.

[BrianBSL]

Most joysticks these days use some optical sensing technology instead of pots. Note if it has trim's or not, chances are if it doenst have trim's, it doenst use pots, it just checks for change, it could care less about absolute posistion.

[Josh Hambright]

One option to keep in mind, is to scrap the USB connector, and rewire the whole thing. Its quiet an undertaking but i have done it. We rewired a really nice flight sim joystick and throttle set to control a crab drive robot once. Just memorize those OI datasheets and get some db15 connectors and start splicing wires!