# PC Gameport+MIDI

Some soundcards have some MIDI signals included in their Gameport. Ground and VCC has been used for this.

(at the computer)
(at the joystick cable)

15 PIN D-SUB FEMALE at the computer.
15 PIN D-SUB MALE at the joystick cable.

Pin | Name | Dir | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | +5V |  | +5 VDC
2 | /B1 |  | Button 1
3 | X1 |  | Joystick 1 - X
4 | GND |  | Ground
5 | GND |  | Ground
6 | Y1 |  | Joystick 1 - Y
7 | /B2 |  | Button 2
8 | +5V |  | +5 VDC
9 | +5V |  | +5 VDC
10 | /B4 |  | Button 4
11 | X2 |  | Joystick 2 - X
12 | MIDITXD |  | MIDI Transmit
13 | Y2 |  | Joystick 2 - Y
14 | /B3 |  | Button 3
15 | MIDIRXD |  | MIDI Receive

Note: Direction is Computer relative Joystick.
Note: Use 100 kohm resistor.

Circuit Cellar Online has an great article about how to connect MIDI devices to your MPU401 compatible (SoundBlaster etc) soundcards gameport.

Contributor: | Joakim Ögren

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