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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: mahuti on November 23, 2016, 04:24:49 pm
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I'm looking for some cheap trackball encoders for a modular control panel. Any recommendations? Wondering if there's a board for less than $15 out there that I haven't heard of.
I am moving away from a frankenpanel style to using 1 encoder per panel (or two or three with a small USB splitter), and just a few specific controllers per panel so that I can just plug and play with 1 USB cable to match specific types of games. I bought some reyann gamepad encoders. They work great and only cost $11. That's great for most stuff, but I have a 2 spinners and 1 trackball. I have 1 opti-pac, but If I'm going to make three panels, i'll need a few more encoders.
I was wondering if there was something out there that was inexpensive but works. I'm even fine with a mouse hack if someone can recommend a good quality mouse to start with (some I've cracked open have really really tiny wiring, or extra buttons or whatever)
Worse comes to worse and I buy some more of the higher-end encoders like GGG and Ultimarc sell. They're great.
Any info would be great. Thanks!
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Kade
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When I go to their store... it's missing.
Is that a bad sign?
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GGG's OptiWiz (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=76_85) would be my first choice. YMMV.
Rodney might do a package deal for you if he has any more of the encoders from this sale thread (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,129928.0.html).
(http://i.imgur.com/JZNsLtZ.jpg?2)
The KADE-compatible Minimus boards are really getting hard to find, so unless you already have them or know how to compile the firmware for another low-cost AVR it's no longer a viable and inexpensive option. :(
Another reason to avoid the KADE for this particular project is that IIRC there is still a backspin problem with high-resolution spinners.
When I go to their store... it's missing.
Is that a bad sign?
The subject of the missing/deleted emukade front page came up here (http://kadevice.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=4142) several weeks ago, but Kevin hasn't fixed it yet. :dunno
The good news is that this direct link to the North American store still works.
http://northamerica.emukade.com/ (http://northamerica.emukade.com/)
Scott
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Rodney ' s encoders are bad ass.
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The good news is that this direct link to the North American store still works.[/url]
The bad news is every item is out of stock at the store !!
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So no one can buy a KADE buy a KADE buy a KADE?
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it's a place to start...
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141672.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141672.0)
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So no one can buy a KADE buy a KADE buy a KADE?
Probably not until after Kevin ships the Kickstarter rewards ships the Kickstarter rewards ships the Kickstarter rewards. >:D
it's a place to start...
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141672.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141672.0)
Unfortunately, all the KADE/Minimus vendors in that thread are either sold out or backordered. :badmood:
If someone knows another source, I'll gladly include it. ;D
Scott
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So no one can buy a KADE buy a KADE buy a KADE?
Probably not until after Kevin ships the Kickstarter rewards ships the Kickstarter rewards ships the Kickstarter rewards. >:D
it's a place to start...
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141672.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=141672.0)
Unfortunately, all the KADE/Minimus vendors in that thread are either sold out or backordered. :badmood:
If someone knows another source, I'll gladly include it. ;D
Scott
Glad I stocked up on Minimi when I did.
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I have quite a few. Should I start selling them on ebay for $$$$?
For a cheap encoder, why not hack a mouse?
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I'd just fork over $15 for the groovygamegear ones.
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Yeah. Honestly, I didn't realize they were so cheap. For some reason I was thinking they were $35. $15 is worth it.