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| $%# the freakin' $$$ keeps adding up, Druin help inside please! |
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| gnateye:
could you use a joystick mounting plate? i had one a while ago that i got from oscar controls, i know they arent seling all the time, but you may be able to find something to work |
| rdagger:
--- Quote ---OR buy a small 5V plug in power supply from Walmart or Home Depot or most electrical suppliers and plug it into the mains, then put a socket to plug the other end into on the back of your panel box. That's the cheapest option --- End quote --- The Walmart power supply would probably work, but in theory it could damage the encoder or the IPAC, because cheap transformers don't always have consistent voltage and you would be mixing grounds and +5V between the computer's power supply and the Walmart power supply. I think the most reliable solution is to use the IPAC's 5V pin headers. Make sure you use a meter to insure you have the correct polarity. btw: old computers are a great source for the female .100" pin header connectors. Often serial ports were connected to the motherboard with a 10 pin connector that fits the IPAC perfectly. Or if you just need power, most old computers have several 2 pin connectors for the LED's and switches. --- Quote ---Also, in terms of mounting, rdagger has a "how to" on top mounting the LS30's. http://69.33.42.246/arcade/LS30.aspx --- End quote --- That IP is no longer valid. Please use: http://www.rototron.info?Page=LS30.aspx |
| 19rjs99:
I went the routed out way with my LS-30's also. The stick is shorter than normal but does work well. the only problem you'll have is getting the tool under the handle to release the top. Have you considered making a 2 player panel? Then you only need 1 druin interface and 1 Ipac. I too suggest using the power from the Ipac, not a seperate supply. |
| XtraSmiley:
--- Quote ---The Walmart power supply would probably work, but in theory it could damage the encoder or the IPAC, because cheap transformers don't always have consistent voltage and you would be mixing grounds and +5V between the computer's power supply and the Walmart power supply. I think the most reliable solution is to use the IPAC's 5V pin headers. Make sure you use a meter to insure you have the correct polarity. --- End quote --- Thanks the Ipac solution is the best, but if I did go with a cheap solution I'll keep the damage aspect in mind, although it would damage the Druin, not Ipac is what you meant to say, right? Tell me more about this "polarity" thing. What is that, and how do I check it? I have a meter, but no idea about how to check that. If I go with my diagram, won't things be right on the money? What do I need to check? Thanks a million guys, now I don't feel so bad about my $300 one player panel! :) |
| Ninten-doh:
Yeah, I'm curious about the polarity issue as well. Not to mention I don't have a meter. Newb question...what type of meter? I'm going to be stealing tools from my dad this weekend, so I can add it to the list. ;D |
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