Suggestions for converting Saturn pad to wireless.

Hi,

I have a couple of Saturn wireless joypad, I am thinking of converting one of them to Bluetooth since I love playing Gigawing in MAME with a wired Saturn pad.

I was thinking of using the MSI Bluetooth pad but it is impossible to find in stock anymore (http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/266305332/MSI_Bluetooth_Gamepad_for_Mobile_Phone_PDA_Computer.jpg). It would have been perfect since it is so small and I could use stock battery holders in the Saturn pad.

So I was wondering have you any suggestions for a Bluetooth joypad that would be good to use for such a project, for example would a PS3 joypad work? would it fit (looks like it is 2 circuit boards stacked).

Looking for feedback, thanks!

 

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It'd be terrible to see a Saturn packed hacked up just for use as a bluetooth controller using that as a craptacular base. Better off with an original implementation that you plug the controller into that way you could use, oh I don't know, every Saturn controller ever made wirelessly?

 

Here you go!

http://www.mediafire.com/?a3b5qc8g6uqb7k3

 

I already have a wired Saturn pad connected to USB.

What is inside the file you posted btw?

 

the file is a pdf with instructions / tutorial of how to make a wireless controller, just downloaded n had a look, its safe.

 

It's not exactly the easiest project to take on, but it's pretty awesome if you can pull it off.

Also, sorry for posting a blind download link. Should have provided a little more info.

http://nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=4393.0

 

Interesting, thanks.

The official wireless Saturn joypad has space for two AA batteries but a USB rechargeable battery is very nice IMHO. I was thinking of connecting it to my PC, already got a wired SS pad converted to USB.

I was thinking of using this but dont know if it would fit: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ecea/