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logan_58:

Thanks GeoMan, I think I just saw that photo!  It opened up some options for me.  I guess you just programmed one of the fire buttons to start a 2 player game? 


GeoMan:


--- Quote from: logan_58 on September 13, 2009, 07:34:11 am ---Thanks GeoMan, I think I just saw that photo!  It opened up some options for me.  I guess you just programmed one of the fire buttons to start a 2 player game? 


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I also replaced the two joysticks with programmable Ultrasticks 360 in input mode and connected the 8 buttons on each of them. With these joysticks one button can be programmed as a "shift", so you can get 15 different functions. My 2-Player button is: shift - Button2


logan_58:

Ahhh, that's sounds great.   I read your install procedure for the ultrasticks; what's a wasp?  I wanted to swap out the joysticks too, I just don't know about doing anything carpentry related.  I can figure out the wiring and stuff but drilling is NOT one of my strong points, sanding maybe LOL... By the way, how well does that spinner work for games like pole position, super sprint and front line (arm movement)?  Have you tried those at all?  I'm sure it rocks for arkanoid, tempest and warlords...

GeoMan:


--- Quote from: logan_58 on September 13, 2009, 07:59:18 am ---Ahhh, that's sounds great.   I read your install procedure for the ultrasticks; what's a wasp?  I wanted to swap out the joysticks too, I just don't know about doing anything carpentry related.  I can figure out the wiring and stuff but drilling is NOT one of my strong points, sanding maybe LOL... By the way, how well does that spinner work for games like pole position, super sprint and front line (arm movement)?  Have you tried those at all?  I'm sure it rocks for arkanoid, tempest and warlords...

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You don't have to drill anything! The screw holes on the Ultrasticks do not align exactly with the Tankstick screw holes so you need a rasp (not wasp!) to increase the diameter of the Ultrastick screw holes.

Since the Ultrastick plates are also slightly larger than the joystick holes on the back of the Tankstick you will also need to widen these or simply fill them with a small piece of wood. That way you don't modify tour case at all!

Remember to order Ultrasticks with long shafts in that case.


logan_58:

Thanks a lot GeoMan!  I think I'll get the ultrasticks as well.  I'd like to hook the 2 ultrastick's usb wires into a usb hub along with the spinner and trackball so I just have one wire (ie: usb hub) coming out of the case; is this what you did?  Thanks!

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