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vartech:

I have a pole position wheel, shifter and pedal from a arcade cab.  I want to be able to play the most games possible.  I know I need a 270 wheel also.  I was told a pc wheel is way to go for a 270 wheel.  can I get apc shifter and pedals and just use the PP wheel along with the 270 wheel?  any suggestions for what brand to get?

daywane:

for your Pole position you will need a opti pack get it here
http://www.ultimarc.com/optipac1.html
shifter and pedals will need a interface such as the I pac or keywiz
http://www.ultimarc.com/ipac1.html
or
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_80&products_id=199

Yes you could go with the pedals from the 270 wheel
I have 2 microsoft wheels these work fine
but the 270 wheel must be hooked up
see here
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=17666.0
some were in this board is instructions on how to mod a microsoft wheel into a 360 . I shall take a quick look.
I can not find it yet  :dunno
there is always the mouse hack and Microsoft Dual Strike USB  hacks for you Pole Position wheel also


vartech:

I have the ipac and optipac  on my arcade machine.  I guess I need to know about  Potentiometer vs encoders vs microswitches as they pertain to pedals shifters and wheels. This is what I know so far.

Wheels are encoder(360) and potentiometer (270) need two wheels since there is no all in one.

shifters are microswitches-  most games are high low, 4 speed and some have a turbo button.  I did not see a six speed shifter at happ so I think that a four speed would cover most games.  Please let me know if I am wrong and if a six speed would be better and where to find one.

Pedals (gas, brake, clutch)are potentiometer or microswitches no all in one so does this mean I need two sets?  can someone provide more info on this and how do potentiometers connect to a pc
 
My ultimate goal is to have a set up that I would cover the most games with limited switching. 

severdhed:

i dont have alot of experience with driving controls, but for your pedals...you go with pedals that have a potentiometer, so you get analog control, and you install a switch so that it activates when the pedal is depressed the whole way..that way it will work with both types of games.

mytymaus007:

When you mean install a switch are you talking about adding a switch pedal or put a switch in with the potentiometer pedal

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