I want to test something and for this I need a certain cable. I have prepared a picture for this:
One end is a plug that connects to a Wiimote and the other end is a standard USB female head. Does anyone know if there is one available and if not how to build one ourselves? Thanks.
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USB and Wiimote accessory port aren't compatible, they use different communication protocols.
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Thanks for the reply. Well, that's a bummer. Isn't there an adapter availabe that converts between the two communication protocols?webhdx wrote:USB and Wiimote accessory port aren't compatible, they use different communication protocols.
I was hoping to get something like this, except the gamecube female head replaced with a USB female head.
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I assume you want to use any kind of usb controller on your wii U (thats how I interpreted it). The problem here is controllers are made differently and send different signals. You need something to interpret the signals and convert them too the standard that the wii u uses. It's not just a cable. It has a piece of software too. We don't know what kind of USB you want to plug in, so it's kind of hard.Cubelover wrote:Thanks for the reply. Well, that's a bummer. Isn't there an adapter availabe that converts between the two communication protocols?webhdx wrote:USB and Wiimote accessory port aren't compatible, they use different communication protocols.
I was hoping to get something like this, except the gamecube female head replaced with a USB female head.
It would be easier if you said exactly what you want to do, but I don't think it's possible to do what I think you want to do without making it yourself.
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I was looking to replace the Classic Controller with a standard USB HID controller. If the USB connection works, it opens up more interesting options.
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You will need to interpret the USB signals with a chip or some software of any kind you want and convert different signals and the protocol itself. The USB has 4 pins, while the gamecube has 6(?) pins. The button signals are not universal either. An xbox controller could send button_1 signal when you press the A button, and a logitech could send button1. (This is not exactly how it is, but simplified) This means a logitech controller plugged into the xbox would send the wrong signal, and absolutely NOTHING would happen. To be honest I doubt you'll find a product for the situation since all controllers are different (mostly). Best chance is making your own, which I can't exactly do for you (I lack both equipment and knowledge in the field).Cubelover wrote:I was looking to replace the Classic Controller with a standard USB HID controller. If the USB connection works, it opens up more interesting options.
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USB HID isn't a protocol by itself, it's a standardised method for describing a protocol. So joysticks and controllers all communicate differently but use a common (but very complicated) language to tell a PC/console what to expect.