The OrbShield

This is the OrbShield, a small circuit board which interfaces with the Arduino microcontroller to convert serial gaming devices to USB HID plug-and-play controllers. It was designed for the SpaceTec SpaceOrb 360, a 6-degree-of-freedom controller for 3d games, and currently supports the SpaceOrb 360 and the Spaceball 2000, 3000, and 4000 series of 3-d CAD controllers.

It has been tested to work with Arduino software version 0016.

Contents:

• Download

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• Building the OrbShield
  • Inventory
  • Add DB9 Socket
  • Add the 20-pin DIL socket
  • Solder the DIP switch
  • Add Resistors R1 and R2
  • Add R3 and Diodes D1 and D2
  • Add the USB socket
  • Add the headers
  • Add the MAX233
  • Dock the board with the Arduino

• Programming and Use
  • Compatible Devices
  • Programming the orb
  • Normal Use
  • OrbShield concepts and demos