I-PAC2 vs. KADE

[PTD]

What is the advantages and disadvantages of the I-PAC2 vs. KADE ?

Is a single KADE unit be able to be use for a 2-player cabinet?  Do I have to buy two KADE units for a 2-player cabinet ?

Are both the I-PAC2 and the KADE compatible with Hyperspin with all types of emulators and PC games ?

[keilmillerjr]

The Kade is only programmable via windows.
The Kade is made with one player in mind.

The iPac2 is programmable via windows, linux, and mac.
The iPac2 is made with 2 players in mind.
The iPac4 is the same as the iPac 2, but with 4 players in mind.

The keywiz is only programmable via windows.
The keywiz is made with 2 players in mind.

The lono2 is made with 4 players in mind.
The lono2 comes with a premade harness.

The mini pac is made with 2 players in mind.
The mini pac can also handle a spinner and trackball as well.
The mini pac comes with a premade harness.

I assume you can use wine or virtualbox to program windows only devices if you are using another os.

[PL1]

What is the advantages and disadvantages of the I-PAC2 vs. KADE ?

Number of inputs:
IPac2 - 32
KADE - 20

Type of encoder:
IPac2 - Keyboard
KADE - Keyboard, UHID Gamepad, several custom firmwares for consoles

Shifted functions:
Available on both encoders.

Cost:
KADE costs a bit less and if you are handy with a soldering iron, the KADE firmware can be used to program a Minimus AVR for even greater savings.

Is a single KADE unit be able to be use for a 2-player cabinet?  Do I have to buy two KADE units for a 2-player cabinet ?

Depends on the number of buttons and whether you want to use shifted functions.

If you want Joystick + 6 buttons per player (20 inputs) and several shifted admin buttons, you'll only need one KADE.

If you want Joystick + 6 buttons per player and several dedicated admin buttons, you'll need two KADEs.

Are both the I-PAC2 and the KADE compatible with Hyperspin with all types of emulators and PC games ?

Yes.  As far as the computer is concerned, the encoders are keyboards -- or a gamepad if the KADE is programmed with that firmware.


Scott