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x-arcade:

Just a heads-up that in response to feedback and extensive beta-testing with customers, Xgaming has updated the electronics / encoder of the X-Arcade Controller in Feb. of this year with the following updates:

http://www.xgaming.com/pages/new-x-arcade-pcb

This new revision board is included in all X-Arcade Tanksticks or BYO or PCB kits purchased after Feb, 2014 and will be incorporated into any Solo/Dual purchased after Dec 1st, 2014. 

Other updates:
15 Simultaneous Button Presses
New encoder design can handle 12 simultaneous inputs/key commands and 3 additional using the modifiers (CTR, ALT, SHIFT). 

Change Programmed Modes Without Pressing Load Button
Due to feedback from customers, we removed the requirement to press the load button to change modes (which could be difficult if your controller or PCB is mounted in a cabinet), modes are changed (and loaded automatically) based on the position of the Mode switch.

Uses Arrow Keys For Player 1
No more issues with pressing the num-lock key as this board uses the arrow keys (not num-lock keys).

Improved Speed
Newly designed board circuitry provides performance and speed matching any current encoder. 

Any questions or comments, feel free to contact support at xgaming.com or contact.xgaming.com

Xgaming


BadMouth:

 :cheers: for fixing the issues.

Having to press that button on the back to load alternative settings was an ongoing annoyance.


x-arcade:

We are truly sorry, but our intentions were to make life easier for X-Arcade owners. Since the mode switch is located on the back of the unit, we were worried customers would accidentally change the mode and then be confused why their controller settings had changed.   

It turned that we under-estimated the usage of the programming function for different emulators/games, so we hope you guys appreciate it.

Xgaming

BadMouth:

Is the new board a drop-in replacement for the old one?
(switch in same place, connectors all the same, etc)

x-arcade:


--- Quote from: BadMouth on August 26, 2014, 04:23:29 pm ---Is the new board a drop-in replacement for the old one?
(switch in same place, connectors all the same, etc)

--- End quote ---

That's correct, drop-in replacement.

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