Tucson Logic creates new electronics to make life easier and more fun.
For product availability and other questions, please reach out to sales@tucsonlogic.com.
At its core, TL is a group of friends with diverse tech backgrounds who enjoy working on projects together. We develop hardware and software both independently and as a consultancy. If you have an idea that needs electricity, get in touch with us at ideas@tucsonlogic.com.
Products
JVS-Bridge
The JVS-Bridge is a mini JVS I/O board for coin-operated video games. It can be used like a typical I/O board, taking its input from a set of switches and responding to a JVS game that wants input. Or, it can be connected to a USB host, and will respond on the JVS bus with the control inputs it receives over the USB.
In standalone mode, the JVS-Bridge supports 2 players, each with one lever and 8 action buttons. In USB-controlled mode, it supports 4 players, each with one lever and 8 action buttons, and 4 8-bit analog input channels.
The JVS-Bridge may be incompatible with some Taito Type X systems. The X2 is confirmed to work, but issues have been reported for the X.
Downloads:- Standard Firmware (2020.06.13)
- Two players with 1 eight-way joystick and 8 action buttons each.
- Analog Firmware (2020.09.22)
- Replaces second-player buttons (J6 pins 13, 14, 15, 16) with 3V analog input channels.
- Firmware Updater (Windows, 2021.03.15)
- Firmware Updater (Source, 2021.03.15)
- Open-source release (2022.02.26)
- The source code for the firmware, licensed under the GPLv3.
- Quick-start guide (2020.10.12)
$50, shipped in the US. For international orders, please e-mail us at sales@tucsonlogic.com.
Lip Widget
The Lip Widget is a plug-and-play USB MIDI breath controller. It enables musicians to add expression and authenticity to their digital music through the use of air pressure created by the breath. The mouthpiece is printed using PETG, a food-safe, non-leaching plastic.
The calibration process is easy: (1) push and hold the button, (2) blow into the mouthpiece, and (3) release the button. When initially plugged in, a red light means the device needs calibration. The light turns green when calibrating, blue when reporting MIDI values, and purple if pressure is maxed out. The light brightens as pressure increases.
If you are interested in printing the mouthpiece yourself, modifying its design, or incorporating it into a larger controller, please reach out to ideas@tucsonlogic.com to request the 3D model or discuss collaboration. We are also evaluating assistive technology use cases to serve similar functions to sip-and-puff devices.
$100, shipped in the US. For international orders, please e-mail us at sales@tucsonlogic.com.
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