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Hoagie_one:

I was kidding about the rotary sticks.

mahuti:

nice cover  :P

Grasshopper:


--- Quote from: NoOne=NBA= on March 07, 2005, 03:16:40 pm ---
Yes, but in doing so, the device itself is no longer doing the conversions externally.
This means that the computer now has to interpret EVERY command it is given.
The nice thing about this device is that it is capable of outputting DIGITAL signals.
Having a program that would do a post input D-A conversion, would completely bypass this system.

I think that any time spent on a "driver" for this would be better spent rigging external programming software, that would trigger the device to switch modes.
This would require only ONE input from the software, and wouldn't require the computer to perform any conversions DURING the game.


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I agree that my suggestion is not the ideal solution. But I get the impression that Randy doesn't want to make any substantial changes to the device at this point.

An external software driver could be written by someone independent of Groovygamegear and would provide a usable interim solution until Randy had the time and resources to come up with something better. And I don't see how he could object as it would cost him nothing and enhance his device's appeal.

Personally I would like to see the device have a ps/2 and/or console mode. Then the driverless option would really make sense.

NoOne=NBA=:


--- Quote from: Grasshopper on March 07, 2005, 05:34:53 pm ---I agree that my suggestion is not the ideal solution. But I get the impression that Randy doesn't want to make any substantial changes to the device at this point.
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Nor does he NEED to.
The device already does exactly what you are saying a program should be written to do--and does it in hardware, no less.
The result is that the computer receives a signal it THINKS came from a digital device.
A program to do what the hardware is already capable of would be a step backwards.




--- Quote ---An external software driver could be written by someone independent of Groovygamegear and would provide a usable interim solution until Randy had the time and resources to come up with something better.
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The point I was making is that it would be alot easier to write a program that will pull two input lines low on the interface, and then go dormant, than to write one that will convert the pseudo-analog signals to digital ones.

All the functionality is already built into the device to do exactly what you are suggesting.
You just need a program to trigger it.




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Personally I would like to see the device have a ps/2 and/or console mode. Then the driverless option would really make sense.
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How so?
If it makes sense to not have the console trigger the mode switch, why is it such a priority for the PC?

RandyT:

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the GP-Wiz49 is now shipping.

Thanks for everyone's patience as the last minute features were added and the Williams code was massaged.

I think most of you will like the results. :)


Now that I can breathe a little, I'll attempt to go back through this thread and try to address any unanswered questions.

RandyT



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