Autofire Circuit
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Autofire Circuit
Has anyone built one of these? I wouldn't mind having a go at one myself.
I have seen [this] one so far.
Searching the forum showed some posts that DS was looking to make some 555 based circuits. Which type would be better?
I have seen [this] one so far.
Searching the forum showed some posts that DS was looking to make some 555 based circuits. Which type would be better?
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Either will work.
To be honest, the best bet would be a PIC with some custom programming, but who can be arsed.
I have a **** of 555 chips now so I really should get on this soon. If you want me to send you some 555 to play about with, let me know.
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To be honest, the best bet would be a PIC with some custom programming, but who can be arsed.
I have a **** of 555 chips now so I really should get on this soon. If you want me to send you some 555 to play about with, let me know.
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Re: Autofire Circuit
I'd still love one that works without the extra +5v feed.
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Still trying to source some of the parts to "lovingly replicate" that JP one you got Cools...cools wrote:I'd still love one that works without the extra +5v feed.
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Cheers for the offer DS
Does the one I linked to need an extra 5v feed? Is it possible to build one without?
I have just found [this circuit] which says:
Does the one I linked to need an extra 5v feed? Is it possible to build one without?
I have just found [this circuit] which says:
But the drawing shows a 5v feed?This is a solution for those joysticks which don't have a +5V line
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That's for console stuff - sealed joysticks (where you might not have +5v coming in)FrancoB wrote:Cheers for the offer DS
Does the one I linked to need an extra 5v feed? Is it possible to build one without?
I have just found [this circuit] which says:
But the drawing shows a 5v feed?This is a solution for those joysticks which don't have a +5V line
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Re: Autofire Circuit
If you're using a sega cabinet, one of the pins on the bottom row of the p1 and p2 connectors is +5V, If you're using one of those then 5v shouldn't be a problem.
Sadly, any time you introduce a micro you're probably going to need voltage. Run some power up to your CP.
Sadly, any time you introduce a micro you're probably going to need voltage. Run some power up to your CP.
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Personaly I'm not fussed if it needs 5v as I'll be using it in a Sega cab and as you said there is 5v avaliable.
DS, is your 555 version adjustable?
DS, is your 555 version adjustable?
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Taito too.dieKatze88 wrote:If you're using a sega cabinet, one of the pins on the bottom row of the p1 and p2 connectors is +5V, If you're using one of those then 5v shouldn't be a problem.
Sadly, any time you introduce a micro you're probably going to need voltage. Run some power up to your CP.
I'm just keen to find out whether the 5v-less autofire is achievable, and if so HOW. I've read it can be done but never found out the method, and spoken to some very clever electronics bods who've not been able to give me a solid yes/no answer
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I have two autofire-units that you just hook up to the ground and action button(s). They are apparently very cheap on Yahoo. I can try to take some more pictures if you want me to, cools?cools wrote:Taito too.dieKatze88 wrote:If you're using a sega cabinet, one of the pins on the bottom row of the p1 and p2 connectors is +5V, If you're using one of those then 5v shouldn't be a problem.
Sadly, any time you introduce a micro you're probably going to need voltage. Run some power up to your CP.
I'm just keen to find out whether the 5v-less autofire is achievable, and if so HOW. I've read it can be done but never found out the method, and spoken to some very clever electronics bods who've not been able to give me a solid yes/no answer
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Yes please, that'd be great!
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Does that yellow pot / screw alter the frequency?
If so I really want one of them any idea what to search for on yhj emph?
If so I really want one of them any idea what to search for on yhj emph?
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It does indeed. The black wire goes into GND, and the blue ones goes into whatever buttons you want to have autofire. I have two units, one for each cab, because mostly you just use autofire on button A, and these wires will just about reach both A-buttons if you have a 2-player panel.markedkiller78 wrote:Does that yellow pot / screw alter the frequency?
If so I really want one of them any idea what to search for on yhj emph?
I'm gonna take some photos soon, just gonna locate the camera (just moved).
I don't know where to find them on Yahoo, but I do know that sven666 does know. *hint*
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Once you can get the photos it'll be a cinch for anyone to to duplicate them, hell even build them into an even smaller package That's about ten minutes soldering maximum, and really cheap too.
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I'll try to make out what that blue thing has printed onto it if it can't be visually identified by you lot.
Edit: It seems to say "474" or possibly "479".
I'll try to make out what that blue thing has printed onto it if it can't be visually identified by you lot.
Edit: It seems to say "474" or possibly "479".
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Q1: The chip - is that a standard micro controller or is it a PIC (i.e. programmable)? If it's PIC - can you rip the code and post it for us?
Q2: What is written on the side of the blue component (not the dial, the other thing)? Thing it's a cap, but not sure...
Q2: What is written on the side of the blue component (not the dial, the other thing)? Thing it's a cap, but not sure...
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I don't know what it is. I do have a broken unit (these things don't seem to like being in the loop when you're using a J-Pac) that I could send you for ripping. But I can't guarantee that it'll work.Devil Soundwave wrote:Q: The chip - is that a standard micro controller or is it a PIC (i.e. programmable)? If it's PIC - can you rip the code and post it for us?
Edit: For Q2, check my previous post.
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Re: Autofire Circuit
Nice. Going to build one myself. thanks for sharing.
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TC74HC04AP_07 - CMOS Digital Integrated Circuit Silicon Monolithic Hex InverterDevil Soundwave wrote:Q1: The chip - is that a standard micro controller or is it a PIC (i.e. programmable)?
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74HC04 - it's a standard hex inverter, costs peanuts.
16v 100uF capacitor. (Not battery)
Someone else will need to read the resistor values...
Can't make out the text on the pot, nor the little blue ceramic cap.
16v 100uF capacitor. (Not battery)
Someone else will need to read the resistor values...
Can't make out the text on the pot, nor the little blue ceramic cap.