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Arcade1Up - Spinner -> PC... Anyone get it working?

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coasterlvr:
one guy who's using an ultimarc spinner, is not using it usb.  so i don't think it's a usb input.  you'd probably have to wire it directly to the oscar encoder without the mouse.

PL1:
Based on the image that JDFan posted earlier, it looks like a 3-wire, 2-bit gray code encoder -- similar to the encoder in an Atari 2600 CX-20 driving controller.

The per-rotation resolution of the encoder will be a multiple of 4.
- The Atari encoder resolution is 16 steps per rotation. (4 phases * 4 times)



A 2-bit gray code encoder outputs the same 4-phase quadrature waveform as spinner/trackball optical circuits -- only one bit changes when you change from one phase to another.
- A is the inner ring.  B is the outer ring.
- Open ==> logic low.  Continuity ==> logic high.




Scott

ark_ader:
Apparently you can call Arcade1Up and ask them for a new control panel.  There might be a wait though.

FYI Wallyworld is selling Pacman, Rampage and Asteroids for $250 on Black Friday.  They are in stock now for $299. 

I didn't see any Galaga, except mine that arrived yesterday!  :woot

While you are over there in Wallyworld you might want to check out the Redbull Pacman cab with a frig built in.  It plays some wacko Redbill pacman game too. 

Sits 5 feet or so tall, and I want one.

DJ Tidalwave:
What about the new spinner that 1up is now selling.  It is supposed to be a better spinner and now has 4 wires coming out of it.  Could that be run on an ipac2 board.  Or the new replacement ones onAmazon any idea .  Not wanting g for USB but for a jam a like 60-1 or Elf ?

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