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Hooking DC pads up to my CP
DreamWeb:
Ok guys.. I think I've got the hang of this now.
I've got too many buttons and controls on my CP to just use a single DB25, so I have to use two.
My question is... Can I use the ground coming out of the Keywiz hooked up to both DB25-1 and DB25-2 ? Will this work?
I've thrown up a very nice picture to demonstrate my proposed setup. Let me know if you think this'll work ok?
Thanks guys!
d.
DreamWeb:
Please pay particular attention to how I really 'captured' the likeness of the dreamcast pads.
yes.. I thought you'd like that.
d.
Goz:
Unsure how that setup would work with hacked pads however in theory if you had a shared ground you may run into issues with needing both devices being active for it to work.
Another solution would be if you had a X-arcade BYOA kit it natively connects to a PC via serial to USB and if you were to use it for a Dreamcast its a simple adapter. I wired mine up today with a DB25 (using serial to DB25 adapters) data switch and have Dreamcast, Xbox, Gamecube and PC all selectible using a switch box. No unplugging, etc... No worrying about grounds, etc.. worth a thought if you arent too far into it.
-Goz
DreamWeb:
I've already got my CP up and running. And it's not an x-arcade unit.
Ugh.. if this doesn't work, I really don't know what will. That ground is really killing me.
Any suggestions?
d.
Goz:
--- Quote from: DreamWeb on August 09, 2005, 12:12:57 am ---I've already got my CP up and running. And it's not an x-arcade unit.
Ugh.. if this doesn't work, I really don't know what will. That ground is really killing me.
Any suggestions?
d.
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I know its not an xarcade unit. I was suggesting that if you continue to have problems its a great way to go. I am of course referring to buying the xarcade encoder and adapter not the horrible panel they make.
-Goz