Ipac2 Not Recognized by Mala or WinPac

[RoninEditor]

(I'm not sure if this is more of a 'software forum' question...?)

Basically, I have all the buttons wired up to the Ipac (the two U360's are separate, using the USBs obviously), then I have the keyboard cable going from the 'PC' socket (not the KBD passthrough) to the Keyboard input on the computer.  The green light on the Ipac2, however, is lit up yet the computer doesn't seem to recognize it in WinPac.

Also, in Mala, under "Hardware," it just gives the Ipac links, not like it's being recognized.  And same thing in Mame, when I go in (using the keyboard plugged into a USB) I hit my TAB, hoping to configure some buttons that way by hitting them and getting them recognized, but nothing happens. 

Is there maybe some 'on off' type of switch or something that I need to hit on the Ipac?   

Thanks for any input... this is my first time using an Ipac so hopefully this isn't a stupid question.


(ps, I have to buttons hooked up to my Happ 3" trackball and they work great... although it's independent of the Ipac, I'm happy to see that my wiring worked with that... so I don't think it's a wiring issue with the other buttons.)

[fjl]

I have the PS2 version of the I-pac and I connect a keyboard to it on the Keyboard passthrough. I never tried it without the keyboard. Maybe it requires it.
 

[Ginsu Victim]

Try it using PS2, not USB (if it's possible for you)
That's how mine is hooked up and I've had no issues.

[RoninEditor]

Alright, I'll give that a shot (putting a keyboard onto the passthrough)... worth a shot! 

As far as I know, I only have the PS2 hook-up on mine, which is what I have hooked into the keyboard PS2 input on the computer. 

Also, I found a thread, from 2004 though, mentioning something about a Mame jumper switch on it... would that be the case...?  (I'm at work right now so I can't see it in front of me.)   

[Hoopz]

I have the PS2 version of the I-pac and I connect a keyboard to it on the Keyboard passthrough. I never tried it without the keyboard. Maybe it requires it.
 

No, it doesn't need a keyboard plugged in.  However read this section from Ultimarc's website regarding your BIOS settting:

Problem: Cannot program. Utility hangs at end of programming.
If you are using the PS/2 connection, and do not have any USB keyboard on your PC, you will need to check that in the PC BIOS, "USB keyboard support" or "Legacy USB Support" is DISABLED, otherwise WinIPAC will not program properly.
Another cause of this is having non-switch items connected to inputs. In general, the inputs must be "open" (ie no switch pressed) for programming to work. This may not be the case if you have other things connected such as a game board connected at the same time as the I-PAC. Email for further advice on this if you must have other devices connected as there are workarounds.

Alright, I'll give that a shot (putting a keyboard onto the passthrough)... worth a shot! 

As far as I know, I only have the PS2 hook-up on mine, which is what I have hooked into the keyboard PS2 input on the computer. 

Also, I found a thread, from 2004 though, mentioning something about a Mame jumper switch on it... would that be the case...?  (I'm at work right now so I can't see it in front of me.)   

Re: jumper.   Those Ipacs are older so if your's is new or made in the last couple of years, they don't have those jumpers.

I'd check your BIOS setting.  If that's ok, then shoot Andy an email and he'll help out very quickly.

[RoninEditor]

I have the PS2 version of the I-pac and I connect a keyboard to it on the Keyboard passthrough. I never tried it without the keyboard. Maybe it requires it.
 

No, it doesn't need a keyboard plugged in.  However read this section from Ultimarc's website regarding your BIOS settting:

Problem: Cannot program. Utility hangs at end of programming.
If you are using the PS/2 connection, and do not have any USB keyboard on your PC, you will need to check that in the PC BIOS, "USB keyboard support" or "Legacy USB Support" is DISABLED, otherwise WinIPAC will not program properly.
Another cause of this is having non-switch items connected to inputs. In general, the inputs must be "open" (ie no switch pressed) for programming to work. This may not be the case if you have other things connected such as a game board connected at the same time as the I-PAC. Email for further advice on this if you must have other devices connected as there are workarounds.

Alright, I'll give that a shot (putting a keyboard onto the passthrough)... worth a shot! 

As far as I know, I only have the PS2 hook-up on mine, which is what I have hooked into the keyboard PS2 input on the computer. 

Also, I found a thread, from 2004 though, mentioning something about a Mame jumper switch on it... would that be the case...?  (I'm at work right now so I can't see it in front of me.)   

Re: jumper.   Those Ipacs are older so if your's is new or made in the last couple of years, they don't have those jumpers.

I'd check your BIOS setting.  If that's ok, then shoot Andy an email and he'll help out very quickly.

DUDE, that was it!!!  My two variables that I changed was adding the passthrough keyboard but also switching that in BIOS (I'm assuming BIOS was the answer).  Holy crap, I'm in business!!!

Thanks so much, greatly appreciated.

[phishpac]

also, the hardware tab in mala is for leds and other plugins.  you won't be able to configure the ipac from there.