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RandyT:


The GP-Wiz49 with DRS Technology (Digital Restrictor Selection (TM) ) is the ultimate solution for using a 49-way joystick on a PC and includes 23 additional digital inputs for use with other controls.

DRS Technology allows a single 49-way Joystick to take the place of dedicated 8-way, 4-way, Diagonal and 2-way joysticks.

DRS Technology doesn't require special drivers or config files.

The joystick mode can be selected at any time.  Just hold the Joystick Mode button and press the button associated with the desired mode of operation.


Available modes are:

Raw49 - Normal 49-way operation.

Progressive49 - Allows for finer 49-way control

8way DRS - Restricts joystick output to Vertical, Horizontal and Diagonal directions.

4way DRS - Restricts joystick output to Vertical and Horizontal directions only.

Diagonal DRS - Restricts joystick output to Diagonal directions only.

2wayH DRS - Restricts joystick output to Horizontal directions only.

2wayV DRS - Restricts joystick output to Vertical directions only.

16way DRS - Restricts joystick output to Vertical, Horizontal and Diagonal directions, plus 8 more directions in-between.




Additional Features:

-  Auto Detection and operation with both Midway/Atari/Happ and Williams* 49-way joysticks.  (Williams mode tests are complete (Thanks Kremmit!))

-  23 additional inputs for conventional Joysticks, buttons or similar switch based devices, 5 of which can be "shifted" for dual purpose buttons.

-  Fully compatible with software with Joystick or Gamepad support

-  Screw terminals on every input for fast and simple installation. (MAX Version ONLY)

-  Super-Fast USB Gamepad functionality.  Reports the status of ALL inputs 100 times a second!!!  Much faster than USB Keyboard technology.

-  No limitation on the number of simultaneous button presses and each input has equal priority.

-  Unique Device Names and ID numbers for multiple unit installations on the same computer.  Devices show up as GPWiz49, GPWiz49-2, GPWiz49-3 and GPWiz49-4 (respectively) in the "Gaming Options" dialog. 

-  Plug and Play HID device.  Tested with 98SE, Win2K/XP.  Will most likely work with other systems that comply with the the HID specification..

-  Completely bus powered.

-  Common GROUND wiring method.  Only one input wire and a shared ground line to each switch.

-  Small footprint.   Fits anywhere.



$19.95 Eco Version and $22.95 "No-Solder" Eco Version Includes:

-  GP-Wiz49 Eco Interface Board
-  6' USB Cable
-  Printed Doc Sheet


$34.95 MAX Version Includes:

-  GP-Wiz49 MAX Interface Board
-  6' USB Cable
-  PCB Mounting hardware
-  Printed Doc Sheet


Full-release version available for order now.

Thanks for the continued support, and as always questions and constructive comments are welcome.

RandyT




* Midway, Atari, Happ and Williams are trademarks of their respective organizations and have no relationship to IDVT Inc. or GroovyGameGear.com



JODY:

Does it send input to Mame while in 49-way raw mode so that Mame Analog+ would be required?

Kremmit:

Jody, you beat me by about 30 seconds!  ;D

Does my PC see them as analog, or what, when in Raw or Progressive mode?

RandyT:

Output is understood as analog.  No special software is necessary.

RandyT

NoOne=NBA=:

RandyT,

Can you elaborate a bit on the real-life functioning of the "restrictor modes" on this?


Specific questions I would have are:

1) In the 4-way restricted mode, at what point from dead center (on the 7x7 grid) does the joystick begin sending a directional signal?

2) If you are pressing dead UP in 4-way mode (value of 3y/0x on the optical detectors), and then start moving toward the dead RIGHT position, at what point does the digital restrictor swap direction input to the computer?
Is there a dead spot in the middle, during this movement?

3) In 8-way mode, where are the "swap spots" on the 7x7 grid for Up/Up-Right/Right?
For example is 3x/1y a Right signal, or an Up-Right signal?
How about 2x/1y, etc....?

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