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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: PTD on June 23, 2013, 11:50:24 pm
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What is the advantages and disadvantages of the I-PAC2 vs. KADE ?
Is a single KADE unit be able to be use for a 2-player cabinet? Do I have to buy two KADE units for a 2-player cabinet ?
Are both the I-PAC2 and the KADE compatible with Hyperspin with all types of emulators and PC games ?
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The Kade is only programmable via windows.
The Kade is made with one player in mind.
The iPac2 is programmable via windows, linux, and mac.
The iPac2 is made with 2 players in mind.
The iPac4 is the same as the iPac 2, but with 4 players in mind.
The keywiz is only programmable via windows.
The keywiz is made with 2 players in mind.
The lono2 is made with 4 players in mind.
The lono2 comes with a premade harness.
The mini pac is made with 2 players in mind.
The mini pac can also handle a spinner and trackball as well.
The mini pac comes with a premade harness.
I assume you can use wine or virtualbox to program windows only devices if you are using another os.
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What is the advantages and disadvantages of the I-PAC2 vs. KADE ?
Number of inputs:
IPac2 - 32
KADE - 20
Type of encoder:
IPac2 - Keyboard
KADE - Keyboard, UHID Gamepad, several custom firmwares for consoles
Shifted functions:
Available on both encoders.
Cost:
KADE costs a bit less and if you are handy with a soldering iron, the KADE firmware can be used to program a Minimus AVR (http://www.modchipcentral.com/store/product.php?productid=17649) for even greater savings.
Is a single KADE unit be able to be use for a 2-player cabinet? Do I have to buy two KADE units for a 2-player cabinet ?
Depends on the number of buttons and whether you want to use shifted functions.
If you want Joystick + 6 buttons per player (20 inputs) and several shifted admin buttons, you'll only need one KADE.
If you want Joystick + 6 buttons per player and several dedicated admin buttons, you'll need two KADEs.
Are both the I-PAC2 and the KADE compatible with Hyperspin with all types of emulators and PC games ?
Yes. As far as the computer is concerned, the encoders are keyboards -- or a gamepad if the KADE is programmed with that firmware.
Scott