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RetroRadionics ArcadeR User Manual

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User Guide V1.2

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  • Page 1 User Guide V1.2...
  • Page 2 Sanwa JLF and is compatible with after-market accessories including restrictor gates, springs, actuators and handles. The ArcadeR features autofire on the primary fire button, and the option to reconfigure the secondary fire button. Feature Feature...

  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    • Neoprene shaft cover • Rubber washer to hold the dust cover down • Additional wiring harnesses. NOTE: Some ArcadeR’s may be shipped with a second restrictor gate. See the F.A.Q. for more details Setting up the ArcadeR To set up the ArcadeR for the first time, place the domed dust cover over the stick shaft.
  • Page 4 This requires the removal of the three screws at the base of the ArcadeR in order to open the case and gain access to the bottom of the stick mechanism.
  • Page 5 Using the ArcadeR (without modification) Straight out of the box, the ArcadeR is designed to work with 8 and 16 bit computers that used a regular 9-pin Atari-style joystick port. This includes: • Amstrad CPC machines • Atari 8-bit machines (VCS/2600, 400, 800, XL and XE series) •...
  • Page 6 The ArcadeR circuit board There are currently two versions of the circuit board used in the ArcadeR, version 1.5b and 1.5c. In some cases, making modifications to your joystick may require making changes to the circuit board itself. The pictures below show the location of key parts of the ArcadeR board.
  • Page 7 The ArcadeR is designed to be customisable and allows several changes to be easily made. In order to access the circuit board, remove the three screws at the bottom of the ArcadeR, and gently pull the two halves of the shell apart. All the components of the joystick (the stick mechanism, the buttons and the cable) can be unplugged from the circuit board.
  • Page 8 ▪ Using a needle, lever up the plastic pins of the 9- pin connector that hold pin 5 and 7 in place, while simultaneously pulling the wire out. • Note: working from left to right (with the yellow pin 1 on the left), pin 5 is black and pin 7 is blue.
  • Page 9 For PCB version 1.5c: ▪ Remove the circuit board from the ArcadeR to access the underside. ▪ Swap the jumper J1 from the middle-lower pins to the middle-upper pins.
  • Page 10 Note: This modification is only necessary to utilise the secondary fire button. IMPORTANT NOTE: bridging resistor R1 as mentioned above is for the Amiga ONLY. Using an ArcadeR with this modification on any other type of machine can cause damage to that device.
  • Page 11 • Enable the secondary and tertiary fire button on Atari 8- bit computers o PCB version 1.5b - Remove resistor R1 and bridge with solder, wire or a 0-ohm resistor. ▪ Connect a 330-ohm resistor between pins 5 and 7, and another between pins 9 and 7. o PCB version 1.5c - Add a jumper across the two-pin header on the underside of the circuit board (ensure the 9-pin cable is connected to “VCC on 7”)
  • Page 12 Multiple layers of heat shrink tubing can be used to thicken the bottom of the actuator, below the microswitches. • Convert the ArcadeR to sideways mode (with both fire buttons on the right-hand side) o Remove the restrictor gate from the bottom of the stick mechanism by gently pushing in the black tabs holding it in place.

  • Page 13: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    • What’s the extra piece of plastic in the box? o A restrictor gate. The restrictor controls the overall movement of the stick. o The ArcadeR design is based around a round restrictor, however some joystick mechanisms have been fitted with square restrictors – you’ll feel the diagonals more with these as the base of the stick sits in the corner.
  • Page 14 This is now included with all ArcadeR shipments • Why do I have to modify my ArcadeR to get it working properly on different computers? o It’s important to note that the ArcadeR will work fine as a single button joystick on all compatible machines.
  • Page 15 BTN1 on the PCB, meaning both buttons are now primary fire. o The right harness allows the secondary button to trigger Fire 2 and Fire 3 simultaneously. • Where can I find more information? o Join the ArcadeR Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708500252802400...

  • Page 16: Cable Wiring Diagram

    Cable wiring diagram The default cable wiring follows the Atari joystick standard. Standard PCB connector, viewed from above the PCB as mounted in the ArcadeR (all PCB variants) DOWN LEFT RIGHT Joystick connector, viewed from the end of the cable Second PCB connector, viewed from above the PCB as mounted in the ArcadeR (PCB 1.5c)
  • Page 17 • Enable the secondary and tertiary fire button on Atari 8-bit computers https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708500252802400/permalink/2756837941301964 • Convert the ArcadeR to sideways mode (with both fire buttons on the right-hand side) https://facebook.com/groups/2708500252802400/permalink/2730461907272901/ • Reduce the amount of travel in the stick https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708500252802400/permalink/2742351422750616...