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I-PAC and Happs Trackball interface
TRIBOY:
I am a newbie and have read Project Arcade and newbie links but I can't find the answer.
I have my control panel figured out and I want to make wiring "as simple as possible"
This is what I have
(2)8 way joysticks with (6) pushbuttons on each stick
(1)Happs Trackball with (3) pushbuttons and USB/PS-2 conect.
(4)player/coin up buttons,(1)pause and (1)exit button
I will be using the I-Pac to interface pushbuttons and joysticks into PS-2 port
and will plug in the Happs Trackball into USB.
Will this work? Will the I-PAC and track ball work indeependantly?
Or do you need to connect the trackball into the I-PAC system?
I want to use the trackball for navigation on windows and use it for gaming.
Any advice/links appreciated!
Thanks
- r e n d e r -:
You got it. The trackball will show up like a normal mouse.
Hoagie_one:
a standard Ipac doesnt support trackballs or spinners, you need an optipac, or minipac with optic harness
TRIBOY:
--- Quote from: Hoagie_one on September 23, 2004, 01:55:44 pm ---a standard Ipac doesnt support trackballs or spinners, you need an optipac, or minipac with optic harness
--- End quote ---
Thats my question? Do I need to tie the trackball into the I-Pac with an optipac?
Because I want to order the Trackball with a USB/PS2 connection, which I am assuming you can just plug into the computer?
Thanks
Hoagie_one:
TRY TO GET THE PS2\USB VERSIONS. THEY WILL SAVE YOU MONEY BUYING AN OPTIPAC.
UNLESS YOU WANT MULTIPLE TRACKBALLS AND SPINNERS
I BELIEVE YOU CAN JUST BUY AN ADAPTER FROM OSCARCONTROLS TO ATTACH A NORMAL HAPPS TRACKBALL