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maxxonline:
I was wondering if any of you have used this controller before?



I saw one at GameStop for 39.99 and I thought about picking it up.

Tiger-Heli:

--- Quote from: maxxonline on May 24, 2005, 10:08:01 am ---I saw one at GameStop for 39.99 and I thought about picking it up.  I am starting to build my first arcade and I thought this little controller could be nice to take apart and see how they have it wired up inside and just in general see the construction of the controller itself.

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Don't think you'll see much you couldn't find from browsing the examples or taking apart a gamepad.

--- Quote ---1. Anyone use this for testing?

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Nope.  See below.

--- Quote ---2. Can it be hooked up to a pc? (I read some where that if you use a usb/ps2 adapter it will work)

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That particular one is for X-box.  They probably make a PS2 version which would be easier to interface with the adapter you mentioned.  See below.

--- Quote ---3. Do all controllers make that clicking noise?  (I thought I saw something saying that it was either the super or competition sticks make a clicking noise like this, but im not sure so thats why I am asking)

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The clicking is from the microswitches.  Leaf buttons or joysticks don't have it, but they aren't made anymore.  Super's have levers on the microswitches, but I think they still click.  Perfect 360 joys or 49-way joys don't click, but they're $$$.  You generally get used to it when playing a game though.

--- Quote ---4. Should I spend the 40 bucks on this for experience or just pick up some wood and try to make my own? - this is an opinionated question.

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Depends - You probably won't end up taking anything from that to your main project.  If you want something to try out to see if you're interested enough to build a cab, it could be useful.  If you plan to have a desktop PC that you could use it on while you are building your cab, or if you will use it occasionally on a desktop PC afterwards, it could be useful.

If you know you want a cab and don't plan to need it afterwards and are on a budget, then probably not.  (If you're on a budget, you found the wrong hobby).

versapak:
1. I use 4 of the universal versions in my control panel. Other than the fact that they used solder for the connections to the microswitches, it is wired up just like any actual control panel would be.

2. It can be hooked up to the PC very easily. Xbox controllers are USB to start with. They just have a non standard plug on them. You can buy converters, or you can easily make one (just a matter of sticking a standard USB plug in place of the Xbox one).

3. Answered already.

4. Like I said... I used 4 of them in my cabinet. They do work great, as a starting point.




Goz:
Is it wrong that I get wood when I see this....?

Timoe:
I have the universal and the xbox version.  I'm sure I'll be using them for parts.  If not on my main cab then on a future coctail or a cab for a friend or something.

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