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