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* 15-pin Gameport Gamepad
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* Mapping USB Gamepad to PC Mouse/Keyboard
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From the very first IBM PC in 1981 until the end of PS/2 ports in early 2000s, this Protocol Card covers it all!
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#### Apple Desktop Bus (ADB)
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* ADB Keyboard
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* ADB Mouse
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* Mapping USB Gamepad to ADB Mouse/Keyboard
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Of course, more are planned after launch!
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From Apple IIGS in 1986 to PowerMac G3 in 1999, and everything inbetween!
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#### More to Come!
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Of course, more Protocol Cards are planned after launch!
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## Promo Video
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* Fully Open-source
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* Powered by Raspberry Pi
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## How it Works
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USB4VC consists of two halves: **Baseboard** and swappable **Protocol Cards**.
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The Baseboard contains user buttons, OLED screen, and a Raspberry Pi. It handles UI and input events, which are processed and sent to Protocol Card.
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Baseboard contains user buttons, OLED screen, and a Raspberry Pi. It handles UI and input events, which are processed and sent to Protocol Card.
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Each Protocol Card has a dedicated microcontroller and the appropriate connectors for the target computer.
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Protocol Cards plug into the Baseboard. Each has a dedicated microcontroller and the appropriate connectors for the target computer.
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By splitting duties, RPi can focus on input parsing, and P-Card handles timing critical signal generation, resulting in a flexible architecture and reliable performance.
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By splitting duties, RPi can focus on input parsing, and Protocol Card handles timing critical signal generation, resulting in a flexible architecture and reliable performance.
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USB peripherals can be connected via cables, wireless dongles, or Bluetooth.
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### What does USB4VC stand for?
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USB for Vintage Computers. Although come to think of it, it's perfect for vintage consoles too 🤔!
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USB for Vintage Computers. Although come to think of it, it's perfect for vintage consoles too! 🤔
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## Questions or Comments?
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Feel free to ask in official [Discord Chatroom](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB), raise a [Github issue](https://github.com/dekuNukem/USB4VC/issues), [DM on Twitter](https://twitter.com/dekuNukem_), or email `dekunukem` `gmail.com`!
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PC app for USB flash drive updates and gamepad mapping
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USB gamepad only tested on xbox one controller, very likely will not fully work on others
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complete technical information
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## Software Updates
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Once up and running, you can now update USB4VC via **a USB flash drive** instead of burning entire SD cards.
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Once up and running, you can now update USB4VC via **a USB flash drive** instead of burning SD cards from scratch.
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This process will be streamlined via a [PC companion app](pc_configurator) that I'm working on, but for now let's do it manually!
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Thank you very much for the interest and support of USB4VC!
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This pages contains information about the upcoming Kickstarter campaign. More will become available as I finalise the launch plan.
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Please consider [signing up launch notification](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) and join our [Discord Chatroom](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB) for the latest news and updates!
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More information will become available as I finalise the launch plan.
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## Launch Timeline
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Please note this is a rough estimate, timing might change depending on circumstances such as component availability and feedback results.
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#### February - March 2022
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* Public Beta Testing
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* Work on Improvements, More Protocols and Protocol Cards
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Timing might change depending on circumstances such as component availability and feedback results. This is just an estimate.
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## Launch Date, Duration, and Funding Goal
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Exact launch date has not been determined yet, but I'm aiming for **early March 2022**.
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Funding goal is planned to be around **5000GBP** for the first production run. Costs include components, manufacturing, accessories, shipping and expenses.
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As mentioned before, more information will be updated here as I finalise the launch plan.
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As mentioned before, more details will become available as I finalise the launch plan. So please consider [signing up launch notification](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) and join our [Discord Chatroom](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB) for latest developments.
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## Rewards
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* **`Three reward tiers`** are planned.
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* Exact pricing is still under consideration, but is expected to be under 100 USD.
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* USB4VC will be shipped in **`kit form`**. You can [put it together](kit_assembly.md) in less than 10 minutes, **`no soldering needed`**.
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### Tier 1: Baseboard + Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) Protocol Card
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* USB4VC Baseboard
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* USB4VC Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) Protocol Card
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* Acrylic Front & Back Plates
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* Fasteners
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* Silicone anti-flip feet
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* Free stretch goal rewards! (to be determined)
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### Tier 2: Baseboard + IBM PC Compatible Protocol Card
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* USB4VC Baseboard
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* USB4VC IBM PC Compatible Protocol Card
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* Acrylic Front & Back Plates
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* Fasteners
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* Silicone anti-flip feet
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* Free stretch goal rewards! (to be determined)
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### Tier 3: Baseboard + IBM PC + ADB Protocol Card
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* USB4VC Baseboard
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* USB4VC Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) Protocol Card
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* USB4VC IBM PC Compatible Protocol Card
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* Acrylic Front & Back Plates
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* Fasteners
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* Silicone anti-flip feet
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* Free stretch goal rewards! (to be determined)
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### Optional Extras
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* You can purchase required cables as add-ons, or get them somewhere else.
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* Extra goodies will also be included with every order **`for free`** if **`stretch goals`** are met.
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* Extra goodies will be included with every order **`for free`** if **`stretch goals`** are met.
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## Shipping
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### Shipping Methods
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USB4VC will be shipped from **`United Kingdom`**.
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If you're already in UK, it will be posted via **[`Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For`](https://www.royalmail.com/sending/uk/signed-for-1st-class)**, which should arrive next-day.
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* End-to-end tracking
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* Signature on delivery
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## Stay Updated / Get in Touch / Questions & Comments
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Please consider [signing up launch notification](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dekunukem/usb4vc-usb-inputs-on-retro-computers) and join our [Discord Chatroom](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB) for the latest news and updates!
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You can also raise a [Github issue](https://github.com/dekuNukem/USB4VC/issues), [DM on Twitter](https://twitter.com/dekuNukem_), or email `dekunukem` `gmail.com`
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This document contains technical information for USB4VC, which should be helpful for tinkering, contributing, and making your own Protocol Cards.
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## IBM Protocol Card
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## Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) Protocol Card
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## Baseboard
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Still mostly under construction, aiming to added more details before public release in April. In the meantime, if you have any particular technical questions or comments, l[et me know!](#questions-or-comments)
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## Linux Input Event Codes
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USB4VC will send out keyboard and mouse event on SPI regardless of whether a protocol card is inserted or not. Although it will display appropriate options for switching protocols if the protocol card ID is recognized.
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If you want to
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SPI Format, AVR based arduino probably wont work, suggested to use STM32, include link.
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RPi Header pinout, explain what each pin does.
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Current limits etc.
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## Questions or Comments?
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Feel free to ask in official [Discord Chatroom](https://discord.gg/HAuuh3pAmB), raise a [Github issue](https://github.com/dekuNukem/USB4VC/issues), [DM on Twitter](https://twitter.com/dekuNukem_), or email `dekunukem` `gmail.com`!
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