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New Product: 49-Way USB Interface - The GP-Wiz49 with DRS Technology (TM)
Hoagie_one:
More on this rotary idea...How about making the actual button on teh rotary switch. You turn the dial that then press teh dial down. Any rotary switches like that?
mahuti:
I imagine that you can find some momentary rotaries, you might have a problem finding a double throw 8 position switch, though. I didn't want to order anything, so I went to my local electronics specialty store and picked up a 12 position rotary (they didn't have any 8s) and a double throw momentary rocker. Now I just have to install it.... I'll test it first, but even that is going to take some time.
NoOne=NBA=:
Another option would be to have the mode button trigger a relay that would close the contacts for the rotary switch.
That would allow you to use a normal arcade button, but still prevent the rotary from sending a signal when not in programming mode.
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Yet another alternative would be to rotate the rotary switch to an "off" position after programming.
That would keep it from sending button presses during non-programming time as well.
The downside to this is that you couldn't mark, and see, what mode you are currently in via the rotary.
RandyT:
mahuti:
If you want, I'll look into making some firmware mods for you. I'm thinking a special version that allows the inputs to be dedicated only to switching, which would be specifically suited to a rotary switch setup. No need for momentary connections.
Contact me if you are interested.
RandyT
brandon:
what if you just hardwired the mode switch to always be on? would switching the rotary make it switch modes or does the mode button have to be released first? if that would work then you could make the GP49 work both ways for those people who dont plan to use the buttons as inputs.. ???
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