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Aimtrak guns - software utility won't run.. - SOLVED -

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radiofrog:
Aha!!!

Okay, it comes down to frankensteining.  In the past my Mame machine was run on an old Mac.  Recently, I built this PC dedicated to the arcade cabinet, but it still uses the old Mac keyboard and mouse.  So when I was trying to figure out what was wrong, I was having a keyboard issue, and I noticed that the trackball on the Xarcade was still controlling the mouse... which wasn't possible because I had unplugged it.  It's been so long since I set it up originally that I forgot the stick had a separate usb connection for the trackball.  And that usb was running to my keyboard (for those unfamiliar with Macs, the old keyboards have 2 usb connections for a mouse on either side).  I'm not sure how exactly that was confusing the software, but I disconnected the trackball and the Aimtrak Utility started right up!

Now I see what happens when I don't give enough information to the people who are trying to help me... sorry.  The work I do now has me thinking more like a layperson and less like the computer nerd I used to be.

So now should I hook all USBs to the back of the PC?  I think I have just enough ports. 

radiofrog:
A final note:

Disconnecting the trackball from the keyboard usb solved not only the utility software problem, but also the gun configuration... it went off without a hitch.  Now I just need to set up the second gun and adjust for Mame, other emulators, and PC games.

However, in reading through this forum to solve this issue, I discovered some limitations of my XArcade stick. Luckily I have a PS/2 port on my mobo, but I'm eyeing that I-Pac. Also, now I want to install 2 spinners. I think I may be standing dangerously close to the rabbit hole.


Thanks, everyone, for your kind help here!

And thanks also to everyone contributing to this board, not only for all the build instruction, but also for sharing some really cool projects. I think this is going to become a regular place to visit.

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