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Difference between Mini-Pac and Mini-Pac Opti. ?

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GeoMan:

Besides the Harness & USB cable, what are the differences between these two Mini-Pacs, as listed on Andy's site?

Mini-Pac Standard - Board Only and Mini-Pac Opti. with Harness & USB cable

For example, can you connect a Spinner/Trackball to Mini-Pac Standard, assuming that you use a USB connection? Or you need the Mini-Pac Opti.?


Nephasth:

It says right on his site. The standard is for joysticks and switches only. The opti can be used with optical devices such as trackballs and spinners.

GeoMan:


--- Quote from: Nephasth on June 11, 2013, 08:13:18 am ---It says right on his site. The standard is for joysticks and switches only. The opti can be used with optical devices such as trackballs and spinners.

--- End quote ---

Still it is not clear if the difference is only the harness/USB - the general diagram for Mini-Pac shows trackball & spinner connections. And the main Mini-Pac page says that if connected by USB cable you can connect 2 trackballs & 1 spinner. (Trackballs require +5V for the led)

I'd like to hear from someone who actually uses them.


Nephasth:

Seems pretty clear to me.

happyfunball:

I have like 4 or 5 minipacs and the only difference is the trackball/spinner harness. they are identical otherwise, but it is confusing.

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