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Hacking a keyboard or something else for controls?
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bkenobi:
Keep in mind that you can only press 3 or 4 buttons on a keyboard simultaneously (unless that's been updated and I'm just not aware of it).  If you go with a keyboard encoder, that problem has been dealt with by storing the keystrokes and sending them in a special way (I don't use one, so I can't explain more...).

I personally recommend a gamepad encoder (I use a GP-WizRX), but keyboard encoders work just fine too (KeyWiz or Ipac are two very common choices).  If you go with a gamepad hack (I've done a MS Dual Strike hack for my driving cab, so I know it's not that hard), just make sure you start with a working stick.  If the gamepad doesn't work to begin with, you might have problems when you finish with the hack.
Beretta:
key wiz eco is the cheapest route it's like 26 bucks, some soldering required for the connections instead of screw terminals.

the ipac is another way to go little more expensive but it remembers it's programing after a power off.. if im not mistaken the keywiz has to be reprogrammed at power on.

that is only if  you want to reprogram it's key map.

since you're going back to school im betting money is also a issue i'd go with the keywiz eco.
Dizzle:
It also might be worth checking out Ultimarc's minipac.  Fully programmable and you can get it with a wiring harness -- you can literally have everything wired in a matter of minutes without working about soldering, crimping, etc.
endrien:
I think I'll order the keywiz eco.
endrien:
How exactly do I connect Keywiz eco to a pc?
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