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Title: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: RandyT on January 05, 2007, 01:57:53 pm

Wow, this took way too long.  But here it is:

(http://www.groovygamegear.com/Store_Images/screenshotMain600.jpg)

(http://www.groovygamegear.com/Store_Images/screenshotEdit600.jpg)

New Features:

• Works with all KeyWiz interfaces: No hardware upgrades necessary!
• Faster Uploads:  Now takes only about 3 seconds under 98SE and a little over 6 seconds under XP/2K.(Thanks to MikeQ for help with the XP acceleration)
• Stealth Mode:  Hides the main screen, but still provides subdued progress indication.
• Improved Virtual EEPROM ease of use: Just click on the option.  That's it!  :)
• Default Set Option:  Provides persistent settings at every re-boot, regardless of the profile previously uploaded.
• Diagnostic Function:  Shows the code sent to the computer when a control on your panel is activated.
• New PDF formatted documentation:  Find it in the folder where the application is installed.
• Can be installed anywhere on the system.
• Numerous Graphical enhancements :)

And most importantly, it's free if you own a KeyWiz!

For now it can be downloaded here (http://www.groovygamegear.com/Software/KWUploader2.zip).  It's a preliminary release but should be plenty safe to use and enjoy.  Please let me know of any issues you might find with either the software or the new documentation.

Thank you again for the continued support.

RandyT

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: Havok on January 05, 2007, 02:17:04 pm

Sweet! An excuse to play games this weekend! I'll give it a try and let you know how it works. Thanks for the stealth option. I assume it can load custom profiles from the previous version?

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: RandyT on January 05, 2007, 02:23:05 pm

Quote from: Havok on January 05, 2007, 02:17:04 pm

Sweet! An excuse to play games this weekend! I'll give it a try and let you know how it works. Thanks for the stealth option. I assume it can load custom profiles from the previous version?

Yes, the profiles kept the same format so you can just copy them from your old config folder to the new one.

RandyT

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: Fozzy The Bear on January 05, 2007, 03:03:55 pm

What can I say except.... that this is the coolest upgrade to the KeyWiz and the functionality improvements are excellent. Just tried it out and found that the virtual EEPROM function is exactly what many of us have been crying out for. Really can't compalin at this especially as it's a free upgrade!

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: zelony on January 05, 2007, 05:01:09 pm

Randy,

Does this work with the GP-Wiz49?

Thanks,

Jeff

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: RandyT on January 05, 2007, 05:33:03 pm

Quote from: zelony on January 05, 2007, 05:01:09 pm

Does this work with the GP-Wiz49?

Sorry, KeyWiz only with this one.  For now, JoyToKey and RBJoy are your best bets for the GP-Wiz models.

RandyT

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: JMB on January 05, 2007, 10:59:56 pm

Very nice!!  :applaud:

Now get back to work and get the new 49-ways out!!   ;D

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: TimmyB on January 06, 2007, 12:35:13 pm

Speaking of which, any timeline on the new 49 ways?

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: RandyT on January 06, 2007, 01:02:55 pm

Quote from: TimmyB on January 06, 2007, 12:35:13 pm

Speaking of which, any timeline on the new 49 ways?

Getting this software done and in the hands of KeyWiz owners was one of my high priority items.  Well, that and getting heat in my shop...these 60 degree in January days aren't going to last here in upstate NY.  Fortunately, both of these are mostly out of the way as of yesterday. 

Getting the 49-way project buttoned up will quite likely be the next thing I get to cross off on my list.  The actual mechanical parts are all here and working properly, so it's just finishing up the Firmware / Software.  I will be working on it, but I don't want to release it until I am sure it's ready.

RandyT

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: Buddabing on January 06, 2007, 01:33:39 pm

What I want to know is what gym that wizard goes to. He's got those buffed-up arms! Not bad for an old guy!

Title: Re: New Software for KeyWiz Users: Faster Uploads, Virtual EEPROM, Etc..
Post by: Havok on January 06, 2007, 10:48:31 pm

Quote from: Buddabing on January 06, 2007, 01:33:39 pm

What I want to know is what gym that wizard goes to. He's got those buffed-up arms! Not bad for an old guy!

All of us guys that live up here in upstate NewYork look that way!

 ;D