PC Gameport with MIDI
From HwB
Some soundcards have some MIDI signals included in their Gameport. Ground and VCC has been used for this.
Pinout
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 |
Notes:
- Direction is Computer relative Joystick.
- 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.