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shrunkenmaster:
I'm currently scratch-building an Asteroids cabaret and am wondering what the current status is regarding control interfaces. All I need is something that will accommodate 6 buttons - what's the cheapest/best option these days?

Slippyblade:
On the cheap side of things you could always just pick up a $5 USB gamepad and hack it.  Though for reliabilty I'd go with one of the off-the-shelf options like a KeyWiz, iPac, or Kade.  For a simple setup like yours, I'd go with a Kade.  If you don't mind soldering then the DIY kit is only like $22.  If you don't want the cool-guy interface board, you can find 16k minimus boards that will support the Kade Loader software for as cheap as around $6.
Louis Tully:
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shrunkenmaster:
Been so spoilt with all the recent interfaces that I totally forgot about the good old game pad hack!! Thanks chaps, gives me something to go on. Didn't want to fork out for a posh gizmo, plus I'm quite happy with a bit of soldering  :applaud:
GeoMan:

--- Quote from: shrunkenmaster on May 01, 2014, 04:58:13 pm ---Been so spoilt with all the recent interfaces that I totally forgot about the good old game pad hack!! Thanks chaps, gives me something to go on. Didn't want to fork out for a posh gizmo, plus I'm quite happy with a bit of soldering  :applaud:

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The response time is usually not so good with cheap game pads. I would suggest a MiniPac (the cheaper version). It can also drive a Spinner & Trackball in the future if you need it.
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