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Special GP-Wiz49 version for DRS Mode selection via a rotary switch , etc...
RandyT:
I had some requests to make the DRS mode-switching on the GP-Wiz49 compatible with "constant on" switches, such as rotaries. This version is now available by request at order time and will be standard on the product very shortly.
*EDIT*
This mode is now standard on the GP-Wiz49, along with Manual and software switching via the USB connection. This thread is outdated.
The new firmware provides the same functionality as before, but with an additional configuration option as follows:
When the "JoyMode" input is tied to "Ground" at power up, the GP-Wiz49 will modify its workings internally to dedicate the first 8 inputs solely to switching the DRS modes. Grounding any one of the 8 inputs, either momentarily or constantly will change the restriction mode of the stick.
It is also possible using this configuration to permanently "jumper" the 49-way stick to a specific DRS mode if so desired.
Considerations:
Use of this configuration disables the 5 "shifted" buttons feature and reduces the number of usable buttons to 15 per interface as 8 are used exclusively for DRS switching.
I want to stress again that this second configuration is only an option. If the "JoyMode" input is not grounded at power up, the unit will behave exactly as it was originally designed.
Please let me know if there are any questions about this one.
RandyT
Toonces:
Randy, That's really cool. If someone wanted to wire up the new version to the parallel port and have all 8 modes switchable. All they would have to do is ground the Mode Select input and run the 8 data wires from the parallel port to the 8 mode selections. Same with using a relay board. You would get use of all 8 modes.
Can I unsolder mine and send it back? Only been used heavily for a few days ;)
That's very nice.
Toonces
Tiger-Heli:
Cool option, thanks Randy!!!
Lilwolf:
I REALLY like this feature! One controller per joystick anyway.. And I don't think you really need more then 8 buttons in most cases. But to be able to create one control panel with an easy switch between the settings is GREAT!
Troz:
Has anyone found a suitable rotary switch for using this? Sounds like the ideal solution for my setup.