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LS-30 rotary sticks
paigeoliver:
Xybots isn't a proper rotary game at all. It is an 8-way with a left-right twist.
PL1:
--- Quote from: paigeoliver on June 20, 2013, 10:33:15 pm ---Xybots isn't a proper rotary game at all. It is an 8-way with a left-right twist.
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True, but Xybots can work just fine in MAME with a mechanical (not optical) rotary since all three encoders (GGG, Ultimarc and KADE) will output one "left turn" character per left turn click, and one "right turn" character per right turn click. (they use relative positions, not absolute)
Since I don't have a rotary yet, I just remapped the controls so Button 1 turns left, 2 is fire, and 3 turns right. ;D
I still catch myself trying to twist the stick to turn sometimes. :lol
Scott
Vigo:
Oh man, I am so stoked to play some of these rotary games for the first time in years. I used to love Ikari Warriors and Guerrilla War. There are plenty more that I never played as well. I vaguely remember what Time Soldiers was like. Rotary always went by the wayside for me with my home cab builds, so even if this is a half-ass cab, I know I am gonna love it.
Didn't know Kade had the rotary bit yet. It is sure shaping up to be quite a tasty encoder. :notworthy:
@Gray: I'll keep tool tip in mind as an option. I think I am gonna do a lot of play testing before I figure out exactly what I will do to make em a little less ugly.
RandyT:
Just in case this is important to you, and for the sake completeness, it should be mentioned that the GP-Wiz40 also includes a special "Front-line" mode, which can be activated by front end software "on the fly" as needed. Pulse timing is also adjustable to ensure proper function with different software, and input is handled in a way which ensures that pulses aren't missed with rapid turns, while maintaining the proper pulse rates.
Vigo:
--- Quote from: RandyT on June 21, 2013, 01:54:16 pm ---Just in case this is important to you, and for the sake completeness, it should be mentioned that the GP-Wiz40 also includes a special "Front-line" mode, which can be activated by front end software "on the fly" as needed. Pulse timing is also adjustable to ensure proper function with different software, and input is handled in a way which ensures that pulses aren't missed with rapid turns, while maintaining the proper pulse rates.
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That's definitely important to me. I'm still looking for the best working solution. :cheers:
I plan on keeping this cab as a dedicated rotary control machine and I would like to go with the slickest solution when all is said and done, and it still sounds like the GP-wiz is the best out of box route. It looks like I will be needing 24 inputs, and would also prefer to not have to spread out the controls across multiple encoders, especially since I have other long-term plans for those ZD's. 8)