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Xiaou2:

 Actually, the price isnt bad at all for such a device.   A "used" Discs of Tron spinner sells on ebay for well over that price...   And that doesnt even have an encoder unit.

 Im most concered over the low resolution of the encoder :( 
If it were higher,  I might be looking to snag one.

 The original DOT encoder has a much higher resolution, and will work great with nearly any game.   This looks way too low to use well and accurately enough with many games sadly..     

 
 
apachecontrols:
Hi all,

Thanks to Kevin at Retroblast! for the video pre-view which now available.

Everyone be sure to check it out at www.retroblast.com

To address the specific resolution question...

Don't let the number of teeth fool you. This is simply not the case here.

The Blackhawk is extremely accurate and plays very well in all game situations.

Design and engineering analysis was done to ensure that very fact.

This is a product that will not disappoint.

  :)

  AC

Apache Controls, LLC
Honeoye Falls, NY (USA)

ONLINE: www.apachecontrols.com
EMAIL: support@apachecontrols.com
Xiaou2:
Apachecontrols,

 I actually grew up near your homebase.   (in avon)     Cool to you guys make this stuff so
close to home (now rochester),  and from a familiar town.

 
 Really, Im not saying that its gong to be bad for all games.. but, realize that DOTs encoder
has something like 128 teeth  per full rotation.   So 32 clicks per quarter of a turn.

 That translates to much finer control in the games that need it.

  Basically, any game will control smoothly and accurately with any size encoder, however, you
will have to turn the knob 2 or even 4 times as many turns to achieve the same results.  OR, you can uses mames settings what are equivilent to adding more steps per click.   (But if you do.. then you get a sort of choppy feel to it)

 
 
leapinlew:

--- Quote from: apachecontrols on July 01, 2006, 05:21:40 pm ---The Blackhawk is extremely accurate and plays very well in all game situations.

--- End quote ---

Well then - my ears just perked up...

Thats quite a claim!
Animeka:
Just ordered one. I'll post feedback here once I've tried it... They've been very helpful, great communication via email.

Marc
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