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Cpc paddle

issalig·cpc_paddle·hw/cpc_paddle.kicad_sch

Cpc paddle

About the Cpc paddle PCB

Cpc paddle is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by issalig, published on GitHub. It is a board, with 4 components from 3 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Arduino_Nano_v3.x, from the AVR/Arduino family. By type, the board carries 2 switches, 1 module and 1 connector.

From the project

A custom hardware and software project to interface a paddle controller with the Amstrad CPC using the joystick port.

A custom hardware and software project to interface a paddle controller with the Amstrad CPC using the joystick port.

In summary, the system reads an analog value from a potentiometer and writes it digitally to the Amstrad CPC's joystick pins.

- Resolution Details: The project supports both 7-bit (0-127) and 10-bit (0-1023) resolutions. The 7-bit version is the default. - Joystick Mapping: In the default 7-bit mode, the data bits are written to the pins of Joystick 2. This is designed specifically to avoid interfering with programs or games that are using Joystick 1. - Fire Button…

Main components on the Cpc paddle

Arduino_Nano_v3.x

Cpc paddle bill of materials (BOM)

4 components, 3 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Arduino_Nano_v3.x
A1
1
Conn_01x03
J1
2
SW_SPST
SW1, SW2

Cpc paddle design files

The KiCad project lives in the issalig/cpc_paddle repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Cpc paddle: common questions

What microcontroller does the Cpc paddle use?

The Cpc paddle is built around the Arduino_Nano_v3.x, from the AVR/Arduino family.

How many components are on the Cpc paddle?

4 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Cpc paddle design files?

From the issalig/cpc_paddle repository on GitHub, which has the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Cpc paddle design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with issalig. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Cpc paddle without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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