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PL1:

--- Quote from: yotsuya on January 16, 2013, 09:30:02 am ---Well, to be fair, the I-PAC is a keyboard encoder, and KADE is a joystick encoder. I'd like to see the KADE in action, but having used both types, my preference is still for keyboard encoders. I think the I-PAC is worth every cent.

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Well, mostly correct.

The I-Pac is a very worthwhile encoder and DEFINITELY beats the Xin Mo.  No question of that.

I agree that keyboard encoders are usually preferrable over gamepad encoders, especially if emulators besides MAME are in the mix.

The KADE is actually a hybrid encoder because it can be either a keyboard or gamepad encoder.  (There's also an LED button demo firmware available, but nevermind that now.)

KADE accepts inputs from joysticks/buttons, PS2 spinner/trackball/mouse, or raw optical input from a spinner/trackball/mouse -- requires a daughterboard.

It can send a variety of outputs including keystrokes, HID joystick/buttons, or spinner/trackball/mouse data based on what you connect to the inputs.

The biggest limitation is that it has 20 programmable inputs, plus shift/HWB (hardware button).

For now, I think the easiest and most common use for a single KADE is in a 1 player controller or for additional/aux. button support like BadMouth mentioned.

With 2 KADEs and a little creative shifted button assignment, you can wire up to a 4 player panel -- P1/P2 6-button, P3/P4 4-button.


Scott
robe_uk:
So to have a two player cp with six buttons you would need 2 KADEs verses the one IPAC, so comes down to pricing and the setup you are going with.  Any price indication for KADE yet and public release date? Am starting work on a xbox powered bartop and the KADE looks like it'll be a clean setup, although by the looks of it I'll need two for a 2 player 6 button setup.

404:

--- Quote from: robe_uk on January 17, 2013, 08:11:48 am ---So to have a two player cp with six buttons you would need 2 KADEs verses the one IPAC, so comes down to pricing and the setup you are going with.  Any price indication for KADE yet and public release date? Am starting work on a xbox powered bartop and the KADE looks like it'll be a clean setup, although by the looks of it I'll need two for a 2 player 6 button setup.

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with all due respect, you can buy a minimus for as little as 8 USD. Two new minimus units can be bought for the cost of a first-gen second hand ipac.
robe_uk:
That looks interesting, it's the heart of the KADE and the same guy working on it, I'll have to read full thread. Thanks

Update: ok it did morph into the KADE, can't wait for release
jimmer:

--- Quote from: BobA on January 16, 2013, 10:40:33 am ---To see comments of those who have used this controller search for Xin Mo.

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I've seen your review and it seems perfect for me. You are using the 2player version for Mame on windows7, which is exactly what I am planning.

But then I see 2 or more people have got lag with it, but I'm not clear what they were running so don't know whether to worry or not!

I'm tempted to try it. The 30? inputs is plenty, whereas other options with 20 inputs or so may restrict me right away or later if I configure my panel it for 2player fighters.



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