📰 New article from RetroRGB
Joypad OS – Open Source Controller Adapter Firmware Platform
https://retrorgb.com/joypad-os-open-source-controller-adapter-firmware-platform.html
Forget AI-generated slop—this is the real deal. Robert Dale Smith, a veteran of retro controller mods, just dropped Joypad OS: an open-source firmware platform that turns any controller adapter into a smart, customizable input hub. Think of it as “Linux for gamepads”—it translates signals between old SNES pads and modern Switches, routes inputs like a traffic cop for buttons, and does it all in real time. No fluff. Just years of sweat, solder, and solid code.
What’s wild? It’s Apache-2.0 licensed, so devs can fork it, tweak it, or build their own “universal translator” for controllers. Want your NES controller to work with a PS5? Done. Need to remap buttons on-the-fly during a speedrun? Easy. This isn’t a gimmick—it’s the backbone of the next wave of retro-modding.
Robert’s been at this since before “AI” meant anything more than a fancy buzzword. His work? Clean, intentional, and built to last. And if you’re into hardware hacks or just love seeing old-school ingenuity thrive? Go check out his GitHub. Or better yet—patron him. Because this is the kind of project that keeps retro gaming alive, one button press at a time.