Hall Sensors Offer Drop-In Replacement for Drifting Game Console Joysticks

No bananas were harmed in the making of this Hall effect drift-proof joystick replacement. OK, not really — two bananas were turned to mush. But it’s OK, they’re just bananas, …read more Continue reading Hall Sensors Offer Drop-In Replacement for Drifting Game Console Joysticks

Exploring the Hall Effect for Haptic Feedback PS4 Joysticks

Modern gaming console controllers aren’t without their annoyances — Joy-Con drift, anyone? The problems might stem from design deficiencies, but we suspect that user enthusiasm and the mechanical stress it …read more Continue reading Exploring the Hall Effect for Haptic Feedback PS4 Joysticks

Bluetooth Interface Adds Rumble Feedback to Commodore 64 Games

A schematic explaining the workings of the Commodore 64's joystick port

Nothing says “1980s gaming” like a black joystick with a single red fire button. But if you prefer better ergonomics, you can connect modern gamepads to your retrocomputers thanks to …read more Continue reading Bluetooth Interface Adds Rumble Feedback to Commodore 64 Games