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Spudzy:
Hi Everyone,

Just built my first controller and I am very happy with it.  However, since the Keywiz interface is using the PS2 port I have no keyboard.  I tried a Y-adapter but it seems the PC can only see one keyboard at a time.  If I get a USB keyboard, will I be able to use both the controller and the keyboard (for choosing games etc).  Failing that, is there a front end that will allow me to select games using only the controller.  Bear in mind that I still have to hit ESC to exit a game and choose a new one.
I am also thinking of using the "Shazaam" feature to allow buttons to send keystrokes such as "ESC" and "ENTER" but I would like to know all my options before making a decision.  I am using MAME by the way :)
Pieman2004:
I am pretty sure you can use a usb keyboard and it will recognise it. But I would for sure add the shazzam key that way you don't always have to go back to the keyboard.
Captain_Dingo:
I've got a JPAC (PS/2) in my cabinet temporarily, and when I need to do something with the keyboard, I just plug a USB keyboard (and mouse, for that matter) into the PC and it works fine.
Tiger-Heli:

--- Quote from: Spudzy on April 10, 2005, 08:11:56 am ---I tried a Y-adapter but it seems the PC can only see one keyboard at a time.

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It should work if you use one of the options from here: http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_input.shtml#Y-Adapters, but they're pretty cost/labor-intensive compared to a USB keyboard.

--- Quote ---If I get a USB keyboard, will I be able to use both the controller and the keyboard (for choosing games etc).

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Yes

--- Quote ---Failing that, is there a front end that will allow me to select games using only the controller.

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Yes - even Emuloader will allow it with a mouse/trackball - I'm sure MAMEwah  or HowardC's FE's will, although I haven't used them personally.

--- Quote ---I am also thinking of using the "Shazaam" feature to allow buttons to send keystrokes such as "ESC" and "ENTER" but I would like to know all my options before making a decision.

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Or just wire a button to Terminal N for Enter or Terminal P for Escape ;).  But I would wire a button to Shazaaam! anyway.  I like using Shazaaam! plus P2B3 to send F3 (reset game), etc..
Dougmeister:
From personal experience, I had problems with a USB adapter on a PS/2 keyboard on my KeyWiz.

IIRC, the toggle switch stopped working and a few other quirky things.  Took the USB dongle off and the problems went away.

Not your *exact* situation, but thought it might be helpful.
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