Ipac4 problems!!

[GameSharkz]

Whats up forum got a question.. I have an I pac4 and all the buttons work accept a few when u press them only stays pressed for a second then goes off with out letting go and its left and right on all the joysticks and 3 out 6 buttons on rest.. Ive checked n rechecked the wiring its not that and also replaced switches n not that..any ideas? Oh and ive tried on 2 different pcs

[GameSharkz]

And ive googled for 2 days now n nothing..lol

[Turnarcades]

This is going to sound obvious but check your earths (GRD). When we've experienced issues like this it's usually a bad earth or somewhere two exposed pieces of metal making contact that shouldn't be. Failing that, try changing the PC cable you are using (PS/2 or USB).

If you need a replacement part, drop Andy an e-mail and I'm sure he'll sort you out.

[GameSharkz]

Thanks for the quick reply ive checked gnd and not that I have a ps2 ipac but im using a laptop that only has USB so im using a adapter kind of figured it might be the problem but doesnt make sence why some buttons stay pressed and some dont

[Turnarcades]

Maybe, but in our experience most cable adapters didn't work correctly with the I-PAC family, so you may want to consider contacting Andy anyway for advice.

[Savannan]

Try this...

bring up your software that tells you which button is on or off


carefully unplug all the wires that are NOT in question.  see if the problem still exists....then start from there.

or

are you sure you have the microswitches wired up correctly on those problem switches? maybe you have a wire to NO istead of NC

[AndyWarne]

The behavior described occurs if a PS/2 to USB converter is used. All I-PACs are USB devices and dont need a converter. If this is not the problem drop me an email and I am sure we can sort it.
Also dont forget the switch which is defined as the "I-PAC shift" (Start1 by default) will pulse the key ewhen released only.
andy@ultimarc.com

[X3MIST]

This thread has partially answered my question. I have the same problem. When I connect the iPac with a PS/2-to-USB convertor, the switch turns on for a second, then turns off. But if I connect the iPac directly to the mouse or keyboard PS/2 port on the motherboard, the controls are completely unresponsive. I don't know what else to do. I have the iPac 2 if that makes any difference.

[AndyWarne]

If the board is working with a converter (albeit with the converter problem you mentioned) then it must work without it. Note that PS/2 ports cant be hot-plugged, the PC needs to be powered off/on after connecting a device to a PS/2 port. If this is not the problem drop me an email and we can look into it: andy@ultimarc.com