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PowerRamp MITE
Tiger-Heli:
--- Quote from: CGRemakes on May 07, 2003, 10:10:05 am ---I think the one that was big awhile back is no longer available. I found the link on this site that talks a bit about it, however, the gamepad I'm talking about is still available at the link I posted.
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That looks about the same, IMS. I think it was Saint that had pics of how to hack one, if that gives you any idea of how far back this goes
alphamonster:
I did do this hack. It works great if you are only gonna use one controller. I had emailed the company long ago, and they said that multiple controllers are not supported. I can tell you they were not incorrect!!!! There is (was?) an article here on these controllers...
AlphaMonster
Tiger-Heli:
I can't take credit for this, it was in someone's write-up, but it should be added to the gamepad's FAQ (hint, hint)
A picture would be worth ten-thousand words now, but I'll try. Most gamepad's have a circular contact under the buttons with some "fingers" on one trace and interlocking fingers on the other trace.
Here's what you do - Come in with a Dremel (about $40.00 or Wal-Mart has a generic for $20 and about $6 for the accessories (I have the generic)) and the abrasive wheel attachment and cut perpendicular to the two traces and all the way across the contact pad. Don't cut through the board, but cut enough to break any electrical contact between the fingers.
Example explanation again - Before cut - Trace comes in from north with 6 fingers that extend to south portion of circle. Second trace comes in from south with 6 fingers that extend to north portion of circle. Make east-west cut through circle with Dremel.
What you end up with is an upper half circle with 6-half fingers that connect to the upper trace, and 6 half-fingers that are not connected electrically to anything. And a lower half-circle with 6 half-fingers that connect to the lower trace and six half-fingers that are not connected to anything.
What this means is you can lay an 1/8-inch glob of solder down and not worry about shorting the traces together. (I still think it's a good idea to drill holes to attach the wires to, but you can be a lot sloppier in where you drill and how you solder now.)
Hope this helps!!!!
BobA:
They are still available. Got mine today for 9.99 US. Plugs into your PS/2 keyboard port and comes with adapters for the older AT type keyboard port. Keyboard plugs into the powerramp Mite for regular use and programming.
They say they have 4 macro settings but they really means it you can have 4 different programmed setups and the default. The 16 programmable keys can have up to 10 strokes or 6 strokes programmed into what I consider a macro (number depends on button). There are 4 separate macro buttons for more comples keyboard sequences.
Looks like an interesting alternative to keyboard hacking and KB emulators.
BobA
alphamonster:
Honestly unless you plan on only having one controller or using the same powerramp for both controllers you are better off going with something like the IPAC. Plus the controller was not the easiest thing in the world to solder.
alphaM