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USBify the Vectrex! Connect USB controllers, joysticks, and mice for PC and PlayStation 3/4/5.

Available from the OmberTech online store or on Tindie and Ebay.

Features

• Supports (official) Sony PlayStation controllers: DualShock 3, DualShock 4, and DualSense*
• USB HID class drivers attempt to support all USB v1 and v2 HID class controllers, joysticks, and mice
• Analogue joystick output to the Vectrex
• Vectrex joystick and button outputs can be mapped to any USB controller input in setup mode
• Auto-fire for any Vectrex button, with adjustable fire rate
• Five banks of settings can be saved permanently for PC and PlayStation controllers/joysticks
• Plug and play - No batteries or software required (some USB devices require external power)
• Comes with a Y-splitter cable for connecting a USB power-supply/charger (not included) for controllers that need more power
• Support for USB mice mapped to analogue Vectrex joystick movement in normal or wrap-around mode, with adjustable sensitivity
• Motion sensing input mode for PS3/4 controllers
• Touchpad input mode for PS4/5 controllers
• Experimental Bluetooth support for PS3/4/5 controllers (PS3 recommended) via some USB Bluetooth dongles
• Small size: 38x49x21mm with 150cm cable

* DualSense requires external power for USB connection, and others might too with low/old battery.

Usage Instructions

Tested USB Devices

Technical Descriptions

USBify uses a PIC24F microcontroller and a discrete DAC circuit. Firmware is GPL-licensed, and built from a Frankenstein-esque combination of existing USB libraries.

USBify Hardware

USBify Firmware

"Sony", "PS3", "PS4", "PS5", "PlayStation", "DualShock", and "DualSense" are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.