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DreamWeb:
Ok guys..  I think I've got the hang of this now.

I've got too many buttons and controls on my CP to just use a single DB25, so I have to use two.

My question is...  Can I use the ground coming out of the Keywiz hooked up to both DB25-1 and DB25-2 ?  Will this work?

I've thrown up a very nice picture to demonstrate my proposed setup.  Let me know if you think this'll work ok?



Thanks guys!

d.

DreamWeb:
Please pay particular attention to how I really 'captured' the likeness of the dreamcast pads.

yes.. I thought you'd like that.

d.

Goz:
Unsure how that setup would work with hacked pads however in theory if you had a shared ground you may run into issues with needing both devices being active for it to work.

Another solution would be if you had a X-arcade BYOA kit it natively connects to a PC via serial to USB and if you were to use it for a Dreamcast its a simple adapter. I wired mine up today with a DB25 (using serial to DB25 adapters) data switch and have Dreamcast, Xbox, Gamecube and PC all selectible using a switch box. No unplugging, etc... No worrying about grounds, etc.. worth a thought if you arent too far into it.

-Goz

DreamWeb:
I've already got my CP up and running.  And it's not an x-arcade unit.

Ugh.. if this doesn't work, I really don't know what will.  That ground is really killing me.

Any suggestions?

d.

Goz:

--- Quote from: DreamWeb on August 09, 2005, 12:12:57 am ---I've already got my CP up and running.  And it's not an x-arcade unit.

Ugh.. if this doesn't work, I really don't know what will.  That ground is really killing me.

Any suggestions?

d.

--- End quote ---

I know its not an xarcade unit. I was suggesting that if you continue to have problems its a great way to go. I am of course referring to buying the xarcade encoder and adapter not the horrible panel they make.

-Goz

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