{"title":"Keyboard controllers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"usb-2-0-male-type-a-to-usb-2-0-micro-male-type-b-black-30cm","title":"USB 2.0 male (Type A) to USB 2.0 micro male (Type B). Black.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis black cable provides a dependable link for quickly and efficiently programming firmware updates. It features a USB 2.0 Type-A connector for your PC, Mac, or Linux system and a USB 2.0 micro Type-B connector for the Raspberry Pi Pico W\/WH used by micro-USB SidecarTridge boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this cable for boards that have a micro-USB port. If your board has a USB-C port instead, pick the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/usb-c-male-to-usb-a-male-charging-and-sync-cable-usb-2-0\"\u003eUSB-A to USB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/usb-c-male-to-usb-c-male-charging-and-sync-cable\"\u003eUSB-C to USB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SIDECARTRIDGE","offers":[{"title":"30 cm","offer_id":48913396957517,"sku":"SDCRT0017","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":48913396990285,"sku":"SDCRT0014","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3746\/7981\/files\/usbA_to_usbB_30cm_980354c1-d092-4330-81b5-425ce8e22eb7.png?v=1707908463"},{"product_id":"sidecartridge-croissant-keyboard-emulator-for-atari-st-ste","title":"SidecarTridge Croissant Keyboard Emulator for Atari ST\/STe","description":"\u003ch3\u003eInternal IKBD keyboard emulator for Atari ST and STE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SidecarTridge Croissant is an internal keyboard emulator that brings modern Bluetooth input to the Atari ST and STE without turning the machine into an external-box project. It plugs inline on the 7-pin internal keyboard header and behaves like the IKBD the operating system expects. The original keyboard path stays available as a pass-through whenever you want stock behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Spain. For the Atari ST and STE with the 7-pin internal keyboard connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal inline install\u003c\/strong\u003e: plugs into the 7-pin internal keyboard header inside the Atari case. No external dongle, no ribbon hanging off the side, no permanent motherboard modification on supported machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Bluetooth input\u003c\/strong\u003e: pair a Bluetooth keyboard plus the matching mouse or supported gamepad and use it on the Atari while keeping the machine behaviourally honest. Built around the IKBD model the operating system expects, not a simplistic key-translation layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal keyboard pass-through\u003c\/strong\u003e: pass-through mode keeps the original Atari input path active. Boot stock when you want stock behaviour, switch to Bluetooth when you want a modern setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoot-time mode selection\u003c\/strong\u003e: pick Bluetooth or pass-through at boot and Croissant keeps that mode on future power-ons until you change it. No jumpers, no rework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi web configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: set pairing and the default startup mode from any modern browser. Croissant exposes its own Wi-Fi access point on first setup and joins your network afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField-updatable firmware\u003c\/strong\u003e: firmware updates land through the on-board micro-USB connector. No JTAG, no programmer, no Atari-side rituals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBluetooth and pass-through, not USB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCroissant is a Bluetooth and pass-through product. It does not take USB input devices. If you want to plug in USB keyboards, mice or gamepads, or you have an Atari Mega ST or Mega STE, the right product is the external \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/sidecartridge-souffle-keyboard-emulator-for-atari-mega-st-ste\"\u003eSouffle dongle\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCroissant plugs into the Atari motherboard's internal keyboard header, and the original keyboard ribbon cable reconnects to the Croissant board. It can start in Bluetooth mode, providing modern wireless input while behaving like the Atari expects, or in pass-through mode, where the original keyboard path stays active. The default startup mode is set through the built-in web interface over Wi-Fi. For day-to-day use the device runs inside the computer with no external enclosure or dongle. The micro-USB connector is mainly for first-time setup and firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires opening the computer and removing the internal metal shield. The shield acts as a Faraday cage and blocks the 2.4 GHz Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals Croissant needs, so it stays out for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the Atari and remove the internal metal shield. It stays out; the shield blocks the 2.4 GHz radio Croissant needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the 7-pin internal keyboard connector on the motherboard and disconnect the original keyboard ribbon cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the Croissant board on the motherboard header, making sure the connector orientation is correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect the keyboard ribbon cable to the Croissant board so the pass-through path is wired up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on the Atari and follow the Wi-Fi setup flow from any modern browser to pick the default startup mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull step-by-step in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sidecartridge.com\/quickstart\/sidecartridge-croissant-atari-st\/\"\u003eCroissant quickstart\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sidecartridge.com\/sidecartridge-keyboard\/hardware-installation\/\"\u003ehardware installation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAtari model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari 520 STF \/ STFM (7-pin internal keyboard connector)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari 1040 STF \/ STFM (7-pin internal keyboard connector)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari 1040 STE (7-pin internal keyboard connector)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari \"short ST\" motherboards C070115 \/ C070243\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported (18-pin connector, external PSU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari Mega ST \/ Mega STE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported (use the external Souffle dongle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari TT \/ Falcon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported (different keyboard architecture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility ultimately depends on the connector on your motherboard, not the model badge. Open the case before you order if you are not sure which connector your machine uses. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sidecartridge.com\/sidecartridge-keyboard\/compatibility\/\"\u003ecompatibility guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the full breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroissant board fully assembled and tested, latest stable firmware preloaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal 7-pin keyboard header connector ready to mate with the Atari motherboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePass-through path for the original keyboard ribbon cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board micro-USB connector for firmware updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou provide a Bluetooth input device of your choice plus a micro-USB cable for firmware updates. A modern phone or laptop is enough to run the web configuration interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector to Atari: internal 7-pin keyboard header, IKBD-compatible signalling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput support: Bluetooth keyboards plus supported mice and gamepads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal input path: pass-through for the stock Atari keyboard and joystick wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: browser-based, served over Wi-Fi (access point and station modes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware update: on-board micro-USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard revision: CROISSANT-IKBD REV1.1.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe internal metal shield must come out and stay out. It is a Faraday cage and blocks the 2.4 GHz signals Croissant needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a homebrew product for hobbyists who enjoy running real Atari hardware and are comfortable opening the case. It is not a sealed appliance with a single-vendor warranty stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware downloads live on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sidecartridge.com\/downloads\/sidecartridge-croissant-atari-st\/\"\u003eCroissant firmware page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the device? Follow the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sidecartridge.com\/quickstart\/sidecartridge-croissant-atari-st\/\"\u003equickstart guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SidecarTridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53564182790477,"sku":"SDCRT0051","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3746\/7981\/files\/KEYBOARD-EMULATOR-CROISSSANT-PERSPECTIVE.png?v=1774007375"},{"product_id":"sidecartridge-souffle-keyboard-emulator-for-atari-mega-st-ste","title":"SidecarTridge Souffle Keyboard Emulator for Atari Mega ST\/STE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOut of stock - component shortage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThe reception to the Souffle was overwhelming and the first batch sold out in 48 hours. New batch production is on hold due to a parts shortage at some electronics factories in China. No firm restock date yet. Click \"Notify me when available\" to be emailed as soon as it returns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExternal IKBD keyboard emulator for Atari Mega ST and Mega STE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SidecarTridge Souffle is the external member of the SidecarTridge Keyboard Emulator family. It connects to the Mega ST and Mega STE keyboard port through a 1 m coiled RJ11 6P4C cable, taking the place of the original keyboard and behaving like the IKBD the computer expects. A built-in USB hub brings modern keyboards, mice and gamepads to the machine, while two native Atari outputs keep your original mouse and joysticks working. It is a strong fit for any Mega whose original keyboard is missing or no longer works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Spain. For the Atari Mega ST and Mega STE keyboard connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal plug-in replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e: connects to the Mega ST and Mega STE keyboard port through a 1 m coiled RJ11 6P4C cable, in place of the original keyboard. No opening the machine, no motherboard modification, no soldering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 4-port USB hub\u003c\/strong\u003e: four USB-A ports on board for modern keyboards, mice and gamepads. Plug in the input devices you already own and use them on the Atari with IKBD-native behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Atari mouse and joystick outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: two DB9 outputs keep your original Atari mouse and joysticks fully working, side by side with the modern USB devices. Nothing about the classic input path is lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Bluetooth input\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bluetooth Classic and BLE support for keyboards, mice and gamepads. Pair wireless devices straight to the Mega and keep the machine behaviourally honest, built around the IKBD model the computer expects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi web configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: set pairing, keyboard layout, mouse speed and auto-fire from any modern browser. Souffle exposes its own Wi-Fi access point on first setup and joins your network afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField-updatable firmware\u003c\/strong\u003e: firmware updates land through the on-board micro-USB connector. No JTAG, no programmer and no Atari-side rituals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouffle dongle fully assembled and tested, latest stable firmware preloaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 m coiled RJ11 6P4C cable for the Mega ST and Mega STE keyboard port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-port USB hub is built into the board. You provide your USB or Bluetooth input devices plus a micro-USB cable for setup and firmware updates. A modern phone or laptop is enough to run the web configuration interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower the Souffle over micro-USB first and open the Wi-Fi web setup from any modern browser to choose its operating mode (USB or Bluetooth) and pair your input devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower off the Atari and unplug the original keyboard from the Mega ST or Mega STE keyboard connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the Souffle coiled cable to the keyboard port using its RJ11 6P4C plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug in your input devices: USB devices into the built-in hub, and your original Atari mouse or joysticks into the DB9 outputs if you want to keep using them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on the Atari and start using it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull step-by-step in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sidecartridge.com\/quickstart\/sidecartridge-souffle-mega-st\/\"\u003eSouffle quickstart\u003c\/a\u003e. Reference for Bluetooth pairing, keyboard layouts, mouse speed and firmware updates is in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sidecartridge.com\/sidecartridge-keyboard\/\"\u003ekeyboard emulator documentation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAtari model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari Mega ST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari Mega STE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari 520 \/ 1040 ST \/ STF \/ STFM \/ STE (internal 7-pin keyboard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse the internal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/sidecartridge-croissant-keyboard-emulator-for-atari-st-ste\"\u003eCroissant board\u003c\/a\u003e instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari TT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks in theory, use at your own risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtari Falcon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported (different keyboard architecture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouffle is the external option for the Mega keyboard port. For machines with the internal 7-pin keyboard connector, the internal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/sidecartridge-croissant-keyboard-emulator-for-atari-st-ste\"\u003eCroissant board\u003c\/a\u003e is the right fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector to Atari: 1 m coiled cable, RJ11 6P4C, in place of the original Mega keyboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB input: built-in 4-port USB-A hub for keyboards, mice and gamepads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Atari outputs: two DB9 outputs for the original Atari mouse and joysticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless: Bluetooth Classic and BLE, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput behaviour: full IKBD emulation, multiple keyboard layouts, adjustable mouse speed, programmable auto-fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: browser-based, served over Wi-Fi (access point and station modes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware update: on-board micro-USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrocontroller: RP2350.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard revision: SOUFFLE-IKBD REV1.2.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully external. No opening the machine, no shield removal and no motherboard modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean way to bring a Mega back to life when its original keyboard is missing or no longer works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a homebrew product for hobbyists who like experimenting. It is not a sealed appliance with a single-vendor warranty stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the device? Follow the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sidecartridge.com\/quickstart\/sidecartridge-souffle-mega-st\/\"\u003equickstart guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SidecarTridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54188912279885,"sku":"SDCRT0052","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3746\/7981\/files\/KEYBOARD-EMULATOR-SOUFFLE-BOX-PERSPECTIVE.png?v=1782842807"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/collections\/keyboard-controllers.oembed","provider":"SidecarTridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}