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Timoe:
Status Update:
well I decided that it would be best to go with the cable. It makes my life easier and it looks nice and clean.
;D
RandyT:
--- Quote from: mccoy178 on March 23, 2006, 12:46:23 pm ---Okay, what is the status? I'm getting ancy.
--- End quote ---
:)
Going to the machinist today to pick up parts.
Won't be long now. Sorry for the delays...
RandyT
Xam:
Okay Randy! Got my money now! Any time frame on when we can order?
Xam
Doolin:
Hey Randy, looking to into getting one of your fine looking spinners. But I got a few questions first.
1. Am I correct in understanding that it allows a trackball to be hooked up?
2. Does it require any drivers? As I am looking to use it on a Linux mame cab.
Thanks!
~Doolin
Kremmit:
I'm not Randy, but..
1) Yes, the Opti-Wiz optical interface that comes with the spinner has inputs for three total axes; one for the spinner and two for a trackball (or other optical devices). You would probably want to order the unit configured to have the spinner on the Z-axis, so that the trackball occupies the X & Y axes, which will allow it to double for a mouse.
2) I don't know jack about Linux, but I know that the OptiWiz requires no drivers under Windows XP- it detects as a standard HID mouse device. If you can use standard HID mice, you ought to be able to use an Opti-Wiz. I don't know if Linux complicates using the Z-axis, but again, if you can currently use the scroll wheel on a standard HID mouse, then the Z-axis on the Opti-Wiz ought to work.
Hope that helps.
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