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Bluedeath:

OK guys this is the easyest hack in then known universe, but i will not be responsible if someone destroys his beloved (and overpriced) powermate.

I bought a couple of powermates on eBay at 8$ per unit  to do some testing, the problem was that the unit is designed to limit free spin.
The solution that I've found is to pull the knob out and remove the small "donut" of foam beneath it.
Now it spins more freely (real spinners remain something different, but is better than noting) plus is possible to put the "donut" back in place for the normal use (but the knob is not designate to be popped off and on again multiple time do i wont suggest this) if you do so please remember to put the "velvet" side up.

The knob of my unit was not glued and i have no reason to believe that this isn't the standard  but usual if you break something or hurt yourself I will not be responsible for that.

PS the software installation is a pain in the a## be aware

Level42:

I'd like a Powermate for about that price.....you're finished testing ? ;)


shardian:

No doubt. I'll take one at that price.  ;D

Bluedeath:

arkanoid  (I, II) and tron worked relly good

super sprint and pole position are decent

the testing (except arkanoid I) have been made without altering the analog parameters of MAME I think that better result can be achieved with some tweak.

ahofle:

I'm confused...I thought the Powermate was a potentiometer device, not an optical one.  You have it freely spinning 360 degrees?

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