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| squirrellydw:
I am getting ready to make my 3rd control panel for my cocktail table and want to make sure I understand this. I plan on using GGG Ice Trackball and the Apache Spinner. Is this all I need to connect it? I understand I plug in a trackball to the spinner. OR If I use the the spinner from GGG will the tops from Apache controls work? I can hook it trackball to the GGG spinner also right? Thanks |
| apachecontrols:
The GGG Ice Trackball should be able to connect to the Apache Controls (primary) without any difficulty, provided the GGG unit will allow for +5, GND as inputs and send outputs for S1 and S2 (signals 1 and 2) - This is a typical configuration for trackballs. Check the online PDF reference manual on the AC website for details on how this would work. http://www.apachecontrols.com/manuals/ApacheControlsBlackhawk.pdf Since most of our trackball testing was with HAPP standard trackballs, I'll let Randy T explain more to see what additional thoughts he might share on this topic. :) To answer part 1 of the second question, yes. The knobs from Apache Controls are compatible with any 1/4" shaft spinner out there today. As for part 2 of your question, not sure if a trackball can be connected to the GGG spinner control circuit. Again, I'll defer that to Randy. Let me know if you have any additional questions. :) David Apache Controls, LLC Honeoye Falls, NY (USA) ONLINE: www.apachecontrols.com EMAIL: support@apachecontrols.com http://www.apachecontrols.com/ApacheControlsSkyScraper120x240.jpg |
| RandyT:
The Electric ICE trackball has it's own interface. It is an Opti-Wiz based board and allows for connection via USB or PS/2 (with appropriate adapter). It does not need to be attached to a spinner, nor any other interface to function. --- Quote ---If I use the the spinner from GGG will the tops from Apache controls work? I can hook it trackball to the GGG spinner also right? --- End quote --- Yes, a number of gamers are using this configuration for their controls. The standard Opti-Wiz to Trackball cable works for spinners with Z selected as their axis of operation. RandyT . |
| squirrellydw:
OK Randy, do I just need to order the trackball and your spinner? I would want USB. Should they all be the Number 1 device?? It will be the only trackball and spinner I use? |
| RandyT:
--- Quote from: squirrellydw on September 30, 2006, 10:06:47 pm ---OK Randy, do I just need to order the trackball and your spinner? I would want USB. Should they all be the Number 1 device?? It will be the only trackball and spinner I use? --- End quote --- Yes, they will both run on their own and can both be device number 1. The only time you would want a device two of any of the USB products is if you already had another of that same type of product (IE. 2 spinners, 2 trackballs, 2 GP-Wiz, etc.) Even though the optical controls are based on the Opti-Wiz, each product group has been given its own product ID so there is no confusion at the OS level. An Opti-Wiz won't conflict with a TurboTwist spinner which won't conflict with an Electric ICE Trackball, and so-on. RandyT |
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