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| popsicle:
Is it possible to use a usb trackball that comes with 3 button support and use this exclusively to operate mame only trackball games? I'm trying to save $ on a keyboard encoder. I'm thinking use button 3 as a shift/coin key (button 3 + button 1 = player 1 start, button 3 + button 2 = player 2 start, all three buttons = exit). Too messy? Too cheap---I'm attempting to get by the auto-censor and should be beaten after I re-read the rules--? |
| degenatrons:
The Sparkfun PS/2 trackball is worth a look - if you have an available PS/2 mouse port. It comes with wiring for 3 buttons and spade connectors are included. They work well IMO and are good value at $15. https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10758 |
| Bambam1963:
You could hack a keyboard, but it really is not worth the effort. You will need one eventually if you want to try other games. An i-Pac 2 is pretty cheap and easy to set up. John |
| chopperthedog:
For golden tee and world class bowling holding all 3 buttons are already functions within a game. For my GT cab I went with a keyboard hack for the 5 buttons needed (left, right, start, coin and exit) which allow the mouse buttons to remain untouched for admin purposes. Also I have found that none of the trackball games in my playing rotation use specific player 1&2 start buttons. good day. |
| DarthMarino:
You could always do something wacky like make coin trackball up and one of the buttons at the same time. Just create combinations you know you will never do by accident during the actual game. It can't hurt to put the games on free play and eliminate coin altogether. |
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