Atari 2600 wireless Joystick

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feitgemel
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Atari 2600 wireless Joystick

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Hi,
Did you ever think that the Atari joystick can be a wireless one ?

This video is demo of a project that transforms and original Atari joystick to wireless Joystick

The joystick signals are captured using an Adafruit 433 Arduino , with a lipo battery and On/Off switch.

The Arduino transmit radio signal for each position of the joystick and for the button as well
Another 433 Arduino "listens" to the radio signals , and transfer it a another Arduino micro that simulates signals of a joystick, connected to a raspberry Pi with an Atari emulator

This cool and functionality gives us a smooth and fun and modern experience using an original joystick
You can watch the video in this link :



Enjoy
Eran

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Re: Atari 2600 wireless Joystick

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@feitgemel FYI You had duplicated posts so I have deleted the original that doesn't have the image or YouTube link in it.
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