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[Taiko] Wii Tatacon to USB Converter

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montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
They're here!

Building...
SPOILER


Complete!


2 important notes
  • The cases aren't ready yet. If you purchase now you won't get a case.
    I underestimated some costs and the price had to be raised to $25. Shipping is still free!
If you are happy with this, go buy them here! I will ship all purchases within 3 business days of payment. :)

While you're at it, the Chrome web app is now public. You will need it to configure buttons, LEDs, debouncing, and for future firmware updates.
Thievsly
3 posts
Joined January 2016
Thievsly
Ahhhh, yissss! I been creeping on this thread for ages! My order has been made!
MakkipMaster
5 posts
Joined December 2015
MakkipMaster
heck, i've only got 20$ :// next time for sure! ^^
Bauxe
1,624 posts
Joined August 2012
Bauxe
Ordered mine, looking forward to it!
Catgirl
472 posts
Joined June 2013
Catgirl
I'll pass on this first batch actually because I can't use it right now, but I'm looking forward to see footage of people playing and using one, that would be pretty cool!
FluffyHuggie
6 posts
Joined December 2013
FluffyHuggie
Ill be waiting for the cases to come out so when will that be, and also how much stock do you have because I surely wouldn't want it to run out and I won't be able to buy it! :( :(
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie

FluffyHuggie wrote:

Ill be waiting for the cases to come out so when will that be, and also how much stock do you have because I surely wouldn't want it to run out and I won't be able to buy it! :( :(
I have 12 left. If I run out, I will simply order more :)

Cases.... fortnight? I don't have a 3D printer so there's a lot of shuffling getting other people to print them for me.
FluffyHuggie
6 posts
Joined December 2013
FluffyHuggie

montymintypie wrote:

FluffyHuggie wrote:

Ill be waiting for the cases to come out so when will that be, and also how much stock do you have because I surely wouldn't want it to run out and I won't be able to buy it! :( :(
I have 12 left. If I run out, I will simply order more :)

Cases.... fortnight? I don't have a 3D printer so there's a lot of shuffling getting other people to print them for me.
Alright then I'll be waiting to order it when you announce the cases thanks!
afureru
2 posts
Here since the beginning
afureru

FluffyHuggie wrote:

montymintypie wrote:

Ill be waiting for the cases to come out so when will that be, and also how much stock do you have because I surely wouldn't want it to run out and I won't be able to buy it! :( :(
I have 12 left. If I run out, I will simply order more :)

Cases.... fortnight? I don't have a 3D printer so there's a lot of shuffling getting other people to print them for me.
I also was insterested on your case, but I'm afraid you run out of converters by the time you get them ready...

Would you make your 3D models available for people printing their own cases? In that case, I think I could ask a friend of mine to print it for me :)
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie

afureru wrote:

Would you make your 3D models available for people printing their own cases? In that case, I think I could ask a friend of mine to print it for me :)
Absolutely! The unfinished cases are in .scad format in the Github repo. When they are finished, I'll also release .stl files which any 3D printer supports!
FluffyHuggie
6 posts
Joined December 2013
FluffyHuggie
Oh and if you have time can you show us a example like a video or something that shows the usb converter and a tatacon in use so I could see the lag free results and just how hard or soft you need to hit, but you dont have to I'm just curious :D
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie

FluffyHuggie wrote:

Oh and if you have time can you show us a example like a video or something that shows the usb converter and a tatacon in use so I could see the lag free results and just how hard or soft you need to hit, but you dont have to I'm just curious :D
Give me a couple of days to clean my desk and sure ;)
FluffyHuggie
6 posts
Joined December 2013
FluffyHuggie
ALRIGHT heheh :)
XOlifreX
19 posts
Joined April 2014
XOlifreX
OMG! :D
Definitely buying one in the near future!
Great work, montymintypie! :)
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
I'm about to order more boards, but I wanted to ask people's opinions - currently there's a USB A port on the converter. It's like a USB flash drive or a dongle of sorts.

Would people prefer micro USB, like on their phone? Pros: can get a longer cable out of it. Cons: If you don't have a cable already it's 1 extra thing you need.
FluffyHuggie
6 posts
Joined December 2013
FluffyHuggie

montymintypie wrote:

I'm about to order more boards, but I wanted to ask people's opinions - currently there's a USB A port on the converter. It's like a USB flash drive or a dongle of sorts.

Would people prefer micro USB, like on their phone? Pros: can get a longer cable out of it. Cons: If you don't have a cable already it's 1 extra thing you need.
I would want it to be just the USB for computer, more easier just plug it in right away right?
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
I have just ordered 50 more boards, same style as the first batch. I estimate 1.5 months delivery. Hopefully they don't have component supply issues again!

Still working on the cases - 3D printing comes with its own set of challenges.

I have about 5 boards left from the first batch.
Bauxe
1,624 posts
Joined August 2012
Bauxe
My converter just came in today! Will test out and see if it's worthwhile.
Thievsly
3 posts
Joined January 2016
Thievsly
Got mine in the mail just now, unfortunately my drum decided to stop functioning this morning... so I have no way of testing it at this time :| if anyone has a spare one that I can borrow, I would be very grateful. I was planning on doing a series of videos.

Edit: the Aussie candies were a nice touch.
Korrui
75 posts
Joined April 2014
Korrui
Wow they look amazing (OCD is satisfied that they are all aligned)
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
Thanks for everyone's support! The first batch is now sold out.

I expect the second batch by late April/early May. By then I should hopefully have nailed the case design too. People who have purchased this batch will be able to 3D print their own case :)
Korrui
75 posts
Joined April 2014
Korrui

montymintypie wrote:

Thanks for everyone's support! The first batch is now sold out.

I expect the second batch by late April/early May. By then I should hopefully have nailed the case design too. People who have purchased this batch will be able to 3D print their own case :)
Do you still have mine on hold? It's fine if you don't I can wait until the next batch but I will be able to buy it this weekend(Hopefully).
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie

AnimeGod2205 wrote:

Do you still have mine on hold?
Yes! I wouldn't sell it after holding it so long, that'd just be rude.
Korrui
75 posts
Joined April 2014
Korrui

montymintypie wrote:

AnimeGod2205 wrote:

Do you still have mine on hold?
Yes! I wouldn't sell it after holding it so long, that'd just be rude.
Thanks!
Thievsly
3 posts
Joined January 2016
Thievsly
Anyone who needs one before May can pm me. I can't really afford a new drum with a baby on the way... $25 shipped. US buyers only.
MakkipMaster
5 posts
Joined December 2015
MakkipMaster
Ah! Mine came today! (I hadn't said earlier, but I had scrapped up enough money to buy one! ;3) I can't test it now since i'm actually still remodeling my drum, but I can do it later. I can update then! Thanks so much @montymintypie!! :D! (For the little gifts too :33)

EDIT: I had finished fixing my drum, and i've gotta say, this works wonders! I love it so much. There's no delay at all for me. I can now play songs that are not on TnT Wii with a tatacon, and effectively! Thank you again!! :3!
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montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
Excellent to hear @MakkipMaster :)

New updates - I bought a 3D printer. Delivery sometime next week. If all goes well, this means I can add cases to all future converters for no extra cost :)
Korrui
75 posts
Joined April 2014
Korrui
Thats awesome!
Korrui
75 posts
Joined April 2014
Korrui
Woohoo finally got mine. It looks amazing. Works perfectly! I love the LED's. Great job. I was wondering if you could send me a 3d printed shell that I could add to it? I'd be willing to pay extra for it.
Loc
3 posts
Joined November 2014
Loc
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montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
Super duper easy. Completely plug and play, with the Chrome app to change the key bindings.

3D printing is hard and the next batch is still being produced. Thank you all for your patience.
Korrui
75 posts
Joined April 2014
Korrui

Loc wrote:

I´ve been thinking for a while to use a tatacon, is it easy to install this?
Yes it is! You simply plu in the tatacon to the device, then plug the device in to your computers usb slot. Simple as that!
Chry
21 posts
Joined May 2013
Chry
Hey awesome project monty. I had bought a tatacon and all the wii crap a while back but once i got osu open I found myself drowning in lag ;-;
poor tatacon has been sitting in the closet for months now thanks to that. I wish i had known about your project beforehand. Do you have that next batch(with cases) finished yet? I'd love to have a converter.
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie

Chry wrote:

Do you have that next batch(with cases) finished yet? I'd love to have a converter.
Still waiting - will email to determine the production delay. Cases are improving and almost ready :)
Chry
21 posts
Joined May 2013
Chry
Great no problem. Will patiently be waiting~ :) :D :D :D :D :D
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
Received information from supplier:
-PCB has been ready.
-All of materials will be got on May 23.
-PCBA assembly will be started on May 24.
-The goods will be shipped on May 25.
Thus new estimate is Mid June for more stock :)
mizuki-chan
333 posts
Joined April 2016
mizuki-chan
Would be awesome, if that works...
Thinking about getting a tatacon drum maybe.
montymintypie
85 posts
Joined October 2012
Topic Starter
montymintypie
To all those following, thanks again for the patience :)

If you're thinking of buying one, could you fill this survey on case colour? I'll be able to offer white, black, blue and red and would like to know roughly how much to print of each. If there's big demand for another colour I will buy more filament.

PCBs have shipped and I should receive them within 2 weeks. It may take a bit longer to start shipping since that'll coincide with my exams for this semester. But almost there :D
mizuki-chan
333 posts
Joined April 2016
mizuki-chan

montymintypie wrote:

could you fill this survey on case colour?
Done.
Looking foward to get one, even if it will take a while :D
Aitortxo_old
1 post
Joined June 2016
Aitortxo_old
First of all, hi to the community. Noob here. Made an account just to write in this thread and discovered Osu! on the way :D

I wanted to congratulate montymintypie for such awesome board, one of the coolest I've seen in my life and this comes from someone with several Cave PCBs at home. I wanted to buy a couple of boards with blue and red boxes although my daughter would prefer pink :D I'll be checking for updates. Keep up the good work!
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