I attempted to order some v6 and v7 boards from JLCPCB but they’re out of some of the necessary components. Are there alternative components I can point the system to in order to proceed with the order?
I perused PCBWay and a few others but their ordering process is not as easy (for a noob like me) as JLCPCB. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
The resistors are very common and generic parts and can be replaced by anything with the same package and value, but these specifically save you $3 per component type because they’re “basic” parts and JLC has them already loaded on the machine. I see that they’re in stock right now.
I don’t know of a drop in replacement for the digital potentiometer, but you can preorder it at JLCPCB and they will get them for you.
I see that the optocoupler can’t be preordered but it should be easier to find a drop in replacement for it. VOS617A-7T (C190671) or LTV-356T-A (C17565970) may work and can be preordered. Check the orientation of the part because sometimes on JLCPCB even parts with the same package have a different default orientation on the footprint.
All that said, unless you specifically need the v7 for an existing PlayStation Access controller setup, I’d consider using another HID Remapper (perhaps v5 or v6 depending on what else you need) together with a Brook FGC2 adapter for PS5 compatibility. You could even plug a PlayStation Access controller into that if you want it in your setup.
When I originally made the v7 board, FGC2 wasn’t an option, but right now it’s what I would use. You can plug everything you need into HID Remapper, configure it all in one place and use the Brook adapter for console compatibility.
Hi Mr. Fedoryński! Firstly, Thank you very much for creating this project! The amount of detail you’ve you’ve included reveals how much time and effort you’ve put into it! I’m sure its merely a fraction of what you’ve truly done, but it is recognized and greatly appreciated!
Thank you for the heads-up! I tried ordering just last night (EST-US) and the screen shot of the v7 I included was the result.
I was able to complete and save the v6 order in my account for later processing. Hopefully this means they’re in the process of restocking the components necessary to build the v7 boards. I just tried the order process while typing this reply and it looks like all that is missing is the DIP potentiometers and phototransistors. I’ll hold off a little longer and try the v7 order in the near future.
Yes, one of the v7 boards was going to go a dual PS Access Controller rig project with the necessity for the analogue inputs; I see this board VERY useful in another upcoming project.
I was going to use a v6 board in place of a Hori Flex Controller for a friend. Far too many negatives for the Flex Controller: Too expense, overly proprietary and impossible to find!
Although I do not have an Xbox Adaptive Controller on my desk yet, one of the v6 boards will most certainly be connected to it just for experimentation.
Other than than accessibility gaming, the capabilities for these units are pretty awesome! For the world of accessibility, its an invaluable tool!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for the kind words.
Just to be clear, what I meant was that instead of doing:
X → HID Remapper v7 → PS Access controllers → PS5
you could do:
PS Access controllers + X → any non-v7 HID Remapper → Brook FGC2 → PS5
and achieve pretty much the same result, perhaps even with additional flexibility.
Yes, but am I correct in assuming that utilizing the FGC2 in combination with the HID Remapper v7 (with proper programming) can basically replace a PS5 Access controller minus five or six digital inputs? This would be extremely helpful as most semi or fully immobile individuals already have joysticks and switches they are comfortable with already in place. This would be a more natural transition for them. Gaming aside, HID Remappers could be used with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices.
I zeroed in on the v7 because of the analog GPIOs. Am I wrong or can these be programmed as inputs as well as outputs? As I mentioned above, using existing external joysticks would be key.
The PS Access controllers are shaped in such a way that they are not as accessible for a lot of disabled individuals. I’d argue (as I mentioned, I do not have one yet) that the Xbox Adaptive Controller is a far better execution. Sure I could possibly use an Xbox Adaptive Controller in conjunction with an FGC2 and get similar results but the HID Remapper seems to be far more flexible in what it can do.
I may be reading too far into this…
I can’t wait to get an HID Remapper and see what it can do!
Thank you once again!
Yeah, if you don’t care about the PlayStation Access controller for its physical features then you don’t need it at all. I only mentioned it because I know some people like it and even want to use it on other platforms than the PS5.
The 3.5mm jacks on the v7 board are all output only.
On the v6 board the jacks are input/output, but digital only.
The XAC is a neat device and HID Remapper is a good companion for it. You can plug HID Remapper into one of the USB input ports on the XAC to adapt devices that are not directly compatible with it, or you can do it the other way round: plug the XAC into HID Remapper to use it with the Nintendo Switch/2 etc.
Ah, now I understand why you suggested the v5 or v6 with the FGC2! I apologize for this!
I have watched most of your YouTube videos, which is how I learned about the HID Remapper to begin with. I suppose if one were to have only analog joysticks and not USB type they could use HID Remapper v6 with a HID Remapper v8 per analog joystick.
Would you have any plans for another version of HID Remapper with analog inputs? Maybe something with four to six analog inputs (or combination input/output) and sixteen digital input/outputs? AND four USB ports? Ha! One can dream!
As always thank you! I also have you to thank for making me feel comfortable ordering from JLCPCB!
