Joystick to PC Connection

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From: Bill
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 15:00

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I'm looking for some technical info on joystick connection to a PC game 
port.  I know the game port pin out, but it is somewhat cryptic as to the 
actual hookup.

What I want to do is use an analog joystick from an old computer system on 
my PC.

I know, joysticks are cheap, why bother.  Well, I like this joystick 
layout, plus, being a hardware hacker, I can't resist.

The joystick I want to use contains 2 potentiometers and 2 pushbuttons.
How should they be connected to the game port?

Thanks,
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