USB Joystick adapter is here!

[Mike Copioli]

Originally Posted by Sym

Am I right in saying that the next version would be consideribly cheaper to produce without the ARM chip?


Edit: I hope I'm not insulting anyone by saying this but to get an Xbox controller to plug into the adapter for sale you need to modify the connecter. Luckily, Microsoft uses a modified USB plug for all of their Xbox controllers. You can buy the adapter or make it (Soldering 4 contacts)..

The ARM chip is only one part of the cost. The major factor in the cost is the physical interface. We are taking data and converting it into analog and digital output. This is a very unusual thing to have to do. The logical way to interface to the O/I would be through a serial port or SPI. If all that was required was serial com, the Chicklets cost would be reduced significantly.

We do have hardware that does this. We will be releasing it after the FIRST season.

Mike Copioli
CTRE