MSX Joystick

From HwB

Available on MSX & X68000 computers.

[edit] Pinout

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9 PIN D-SUB MALE at the computer.

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9 PIN D-SUB FEMALE at the joystick cable.

Pin Name Dir Description
1 /FORWARD <-- Forward
2 /BACK <-- Backward
3 /LEFT <-- Left
4 /RIGHT <-- Right
5 +5V --> +5 VDC (50mA max)
6 /TRG1 <-> Trigger A / Output 1
7 /TRG2 <-> Trigger B / Output 2
8 OUTPUT --> Output 3
9 GND --- Signal Ground

Note: Direction is Computer relative Joystick.

Warning: Pin 5 is +5V on MSX and Mouse Button 2 on Amiga. Since Amiga mousebutton is active low, connecting an Amiga mouse to a MSX and pressing mousebutton 2 will shortcut the supply voltage.

[edit] Contributions

[edit] Sources

  • Mayer's SV738 X'press I/O map