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Title: Wiring troubles
Post by: dprush83 on April 05, 2012, 02:51:32 am

Tonight I wired up my control panel, I was very excited to test the inputs before loading a game. In the game I found an issue with my UP button, though. The input goes through, but only one quick up motion and then the input ceases even if I hold up. For Mario to go up a ladder in DK you have to hit up 4-5 times.

I thought it was a loose connection, but after trying a few adjustments I got a new wire and even needle nosed the wire directly to the prong...still the same issue.

Anybody know what might be causing this??

Title: Re: Wiring troubles
Post by: Louis Tully on April 05, 2012, 05:29:14 am

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Title: Re: Wiring troubles
Post by: mytymaus007 on April 05, 2012, 08:11:45 am

what encoder are you using? Try another input to see if it that and if its still doing the samething try a different switch

Title: Re: Wiring troubles
Post by: dprush83 on April 05, 2012, 09:24:56 am

It is being run through MAME, but the problem occurs in other programs too (game selection in Hyperspin).  I'm using an ipac, I rewired that input a couple of times to make sure I installed it correctly.  Good ideas about the switch, I will try that tonight to see if perhaps that is it. 

Title: Re: Wiring troubles
Post by: kahlid74 on April 05, 2012, 09:29:28 am

I've never had any problems with my IPacs but I would check the switch on the up and then if the problem persists I would give a visual glance over for the solders on the bottom of the IPac board.  Make sure it didn't get damaged possibly.

Title: Re: Wiring troubles
Post by: MTPPC on April 05, 2012, 10:07:02 am

I had this problem with a switch on a zippy joystick.

Title: Re: Wiring troubles
Post by: lanman31337 on April 05, 2012, 10:25:09 am

Temporarily hook your "up" to one of your buttons or another direction on your joystick and see what that does.