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Q*Bert_OP:


--- Quote from: joshbr7257 on June 21, 2005, 12:02:45 am --- Can you sat up the extra I-Pac buttons to do different stuff like buttons 7 and 8 to do esc and enter andtab?


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You can if you bought the I-Pac 2.

I know this works because I have programed mine to do the same.

NoOne=NBA=:


--- Quote from: joshbr7257 on June 21, 2005, 12:02:45 am ---but i readthat the key wiz on player 2 only is set up for 4 buttons unlike ipac
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The KeyWiz actually has MORE available inputs than the I-pac, and they are all user-configurable.
There really aren't "set" player buttons, etc... on either encoder.
The few extra inputs are not a big deal in most cases.
They only come into play if you want to make a 4-player CP, and don't want to spend the extra money for an I-pac4.
You can squeak out a minimalist 4-player CP with the KeyWiz.


--- Quote ---also can you sat up the extra I-Pac buttons to do different stuff like buttons 7 and 8 to do esc and enter andtab?
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You can set up the buttons to do pretty much anything a keyboard will--on both encoders.
They can both be set up to send the admin functions either directly when a key is pressed, or you can program the shift/shazaam function on them to send the admin keys when activated in combination with another key normally used for player input.

All technical arguing aside, there is no PRACTICAL difference between them for most users.
They can both be set up to do what you need them to.
The actual WAY that they function is a little different, but you'll learn whichever one you get with minimal effort.

Tiger-Heli:

Trying to clear up some of the remaining misinformation in this thread:

USB Keyboard Hack (from my Keyboard hacks page):  However, do NOT buy a USB keyboard ( as the standard USB interface only supports six simultaneous keypresses (plus any modifier keys such as Alt, Ctrl, Caps Lock, or Shift).  Also, the six-key limit is not merely a keyboard manufacturer

SirPeale:

Do you actually know how to solder?  If not, practice makes perfect.  Get a scrap PCB and practice on it.

Even if you don't do a hack now, the skills will come in handy later.

cbmeeks:

That is true.  Soldering is easy.  Just breathe, steady yourself and take your time.

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