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First Machine/ Johnny Nero into MAME
Woodstock:
--- Quote from: emphatic on April 15, 2011, 04:02:30 am ---Also, component video is WAY better than S-video.
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I have read that also. So pretty much I should just get a S-video to Component adapter? Or would this not be the best way?
My video card has an option for: VGA, S-Video, and a DVI output.
Also.. I know I'm not at the end of my 1st project yet... but Id really like to thank those who have helped me so far. It really makes a difference to a new person like myself to have great people who know what they are doing with this stuff, helping me out. Thanks so much! :cheers:
Woodstock:
Ok.. Ive decided to go with the Happ Competition sticks.. I guess I can deal with the 8 way only and get a better stick at a later time. Now my issue is.. knowing enough to get the right encoder for everything im wanting to do.
I looked and found this.. http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_81&products_id=306 The LED-Wiz+ GP. Since I will be lighting a few of my buttons I will need something like this right? Also.. is says it has 16 inputs... but an 8 way joy would take 8 different places on that board right? I don't know if the 16 inputs would be enough if that's the case. Should I be looking at something else for my encoders? I-Pac maybe? .. What I'm asking I guess is... is there a encoder that does everything? (Lights, trackball, joys, and buttons) Or do I have to buy multiple encoders? What would be the best way? :dunno
Encryptor:
No that's not right. An 8-way joystick uses 4 inputs.
Encryptor
drventure:
Encryptor's right. An 8way joystick has 4 switches (and hence 4 inputs) just like a 4 way, it's just that the two sticks have different "restrictions" that prevent them from moving in certain ways.
For an 8 way, there's no restriction, and you can engage 2 switches at a time, say, up and left.
In a 4 way, the movement of the stick is restricted such that you can only engage 1 switch at a time, either up, down, left or right but never more than 1 simultaneously.
Woodstock:
Ahhh! I see! Thanks for that clarification! I could have (and should have) checked the bottom of the 8 way sticks to see that they only had 4 inputs.. I don't know why that didn't connect in my mind. :banghead: So what would you guys recommend in terms of a good interface/encoder? I know some people have personal preferences.. just wondering what would best suit my needs.. from the places Ive looked.. it looks like I may have to get something like the KeyWiz, and then for lighting.. the LED-Wiz, and then OptiPac for trackball? :dunno If I can get all in one, id rather do it that way. Just not seeing anything that looks like it would do all, and have enough outputs. Im going to read up today to find the best way to get Component video from my PC, so I can buy the proper adapter. I want things looking the best they can.
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