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Mala & or Minipac help
jcrouse:
--- Quote from: Razor on January 14, 2007, 06:54:57 am ---Okay under the Controller tab I have :
Encoder Software : C:\Program Files\WiniPAC\WiniPAC.exe
&
Default config file : C:\Program Files\WiniPAC\WiniPAC.ipc
Under the MAME config tab for the encoder I have :
Encoder config file : C:\Program Files\WiniPAC.ipc
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Just a heads up ...... not that it is relevant, although it could be, you final path "C:\Program Files\WiniPAC.ipc" should probably be "C:\Program Files\WiniPAC\WiniPAC.ipc". May have been a typo in the post but just thought I'd point it out so you can clarify.
Good Luck,
John
PS ........ I also don't know if it is relevant but there have been many issues with the MiniPac's loosing their programming upon rebooting. Then after reboot they need programmed again. Search these forums. I just gave instructions last week. Alos, first thing to do is forget about MaLA. When you reboot and open Notepad, does the encoder work?
Just a few thoughts,
John
loadman:
--- Quote ---When you reboot and open Notepad, does the encoder work?
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Good Question
Razor:
Hi sorry I wrote that wrong it is infact C:\Program Files\WiniPAC\WiniPAC.ipc
By testing in notepad I assume you meant just load it up and try the joystick/buttons, to see if it types the letters out as if working? Anyway if so, I did that and im not getting anything coming up in notepad.
Is the .ipc file auto loading? or is there somewhere Im meant to be putting it to load with windows?
Razor:
--- Quote from: edwardvci on January 14, 2007, 03:18:36 pm ---Check your wiring. I had the same problem and one of my connectors was on the wrong post on the switch and so it was like having the button pressed all the time but the keyboard would work fine.
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Im pretty sure its not the wiring as the buttons work fine when they do work, but I will check it over when I get the chance.
jcrouse:
This is my reply to a post in the MameWAH forum at MameWorld:
The IPac family of encoders has some issues, actually it's a Windows issue, when USB devices are added and removed. The IPac will sometimes loose it's programming and need reprogrammed each time you turn your PC, cabinet, on. I just went through this last evening after removing my LCD TopGun. Folow these instructions, from the Ultimarc website:
Problem:
(USB Only) Board appears not to work until WinIPAC is run every time. Yellow exclamation marks in Control Panel, Device Manager.
Solution:
This is a rare problem, and is caused by a registry error. It is suspected that this problem occurs if the board is regularly swapped from one USB port to another, or different board versions used on the same PC. Microsoft have been alerted to this problem. The fix involves registry editing, the usual caution should be observed.
Run regedit, and open Hkey_Local_Machine/System/CurrentControlSet/Enum/HID and delete the keys containing VID D209 Also Hkey_Local_Machine/System/CurrentControlSet/Enum/USB and delete the same keys. You might have to right-click and set permissions to do this. Unplug and re-connect the board.
There is a executable file to perform the above task but it never works for me.
I am guessing that since after reboot you have nothing in Notepad this is your issue. When you launch MaLa it is then programming the encoder.
Hope this helps,
John
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