HIDTEST

3.0-1

Available versions

3.0-1 3.1-1 3.2-1 (latest)

This utility lets you test a lot of Human Interface Devices that can be connected to the MSX, either directly or by using adapters. It was formerly known as JOYTEST, but it got renamed since now supports a lot more devices than just joysticks and joypads.

List of fully supported devices that are automatically detected:

1. Native MSX devices

   • Joystick (default)
   • Mouse
   • Trackball
   • Touchpad
   • Keyboard (directional keys, SPACE and GRAPH)
   • Light gun (Plus-X Terminator Laser protocol)
   • Light Pen (note: Only the Sanyo interface was tested. The MSX2-BIOS V9938 light pen support is implemented but still require testing)
   • Micomsoft XE-1AP analog joypad
     • Micomsoft XE-1AJ analog joypad (has the same protocol as the XE-1AP)
     • Sharp Cyberstick CZ-8NJ2 (has the same protocol as the XE-1AP)
   • PWM protocol devices
     • MSX-Paddle
     • Yamaha MMP-01
   • Vaus Arkanoid paddle

2. Joymega adapter devices

   • Sega Megadrive 3-button joypad
   • Sega Megadrive 6-button joypad
   • Sega Megadrive MK-1654 Multi-tap (and compatibles)

3. Joysat adapter devices

   • Sega Saturn digital joypad
   • Sega Saturn analog joystick

4. PWM devices via adapters

   • IBM DA-15 joysticks
   • Atari 2600's dual-paddles

Warning: Never connect any Megadrive device directly to the MSX as it can damage your computer and/or the device! Always connect them using a joymega adapter. You can buy one in the MSX community, or DIY following the instructions shown here: http://frs.badcoffee.info/hardware/joymega-en.html

Devices that are detected, but have no drivers:

• Sega Saturn mouse

Only planned

• Panasonic FS-JH1 joywheel (there's no doc available about its protocol yet)

Package

HIDTEST.zip

Individual files

HIDTEST.COM

README.TXT

Default install directory

A:\HIDTEST