Author Topic: Atomic FE & Joystick (Read 5756 times)

SodaPopinksi · « **on:** March 24, 2007, 09:06:14 pm »

Hello, I just tried out Atomic FE and I'd love to use it on my next project, I especially like the animation abilities and the boot directly to game option, with a little messing around I was able to make some cool effects. The only thing I wish it had was native joystick support, since I can't get it to work with an Ultrastik using USB (correct me if I'm wrong on that one, but as far as I know the 360 acts like a gamepad in USB mode) without using joytokey and I'd like to not have to use that at all. I've noticed a few other threads now asking for that feature, if that feature is possible, that would be awesome!

youki · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2007, 06:02:59 am »

This feature should come. I have just ordered a USB Joystick to be able to implement that support. So it should be here in the next major version. But i have no date for the next version.

bfauska · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2007, 01:50:42 am »

Good to hear. I have been happy with mamewah, but having options is allways great and I really like the idea of animated intos and backgrounds.

Keep us posted. (I'm sure you will)

L8R,
B

SodaPopinksi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2007, 03:25:58 am »

Awesome! Glad to hear that will be implemented

Extreme8 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2007, 10:27:47 am »

I dont have a U360 yet so I could be way off base here, but would it be possible to use the on-board interface in output mode and connect it to an encoder along side the USB connection?
That would give you the 4 digital outputs to control the FE, then when you loaded your map for the 360 you could disable those 4 outputs from the encoder so they weren't fighting the usb for control of the emulator.

Unless you're not using an encoder.... which I didn't think about until just now... In which case, never mind.

youki · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2007, 10:33:50 am »

I don't know to much about the 360 for now.

But it is in my plan to support it as well.

shorthair · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2007, 07:08:21 pm »

Sorta assumed one or the other would run - vs both simultaneously. Have look through Ultimarc, or ask Andy on that one.

SodaPopinksi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2007, 08:11:04 pm »

You're right Extreme8, I just checked the site again, it can be set to Output mode with a harness to connect to an encoder and connected to USB for mapping at the same time! So it can work that way

I thought it had to be set up as one or the other.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2007, 05:58:27 pm »

It would still be nice to have this implemented. I will have a Midway 49-way connected to a GPWiz49 as my main joystick. Even though there is support for the GPWiz49 it is still not recognized as the main joystick without JoyToKey. I prefer to have as little overhead as possible while having a nice front end.

youki · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2007, 02:51:06 am »

Atomic has a basic support for PC Joystick in Front End mode . The problem is it is not configurable and limited. I know it works with the GP49Wiz.
What did you choose for Front End mode for the GP49Wiz in AtomicManager?

Are you sure you GP49Wiz is detected as a joystick in windows?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2007, 12:40:44 pm »

I tested the stick in windows before I did anything else and it does work. I am not in front of my cab right now but I believe that I chose 4 way for the frond end mode.

I'll check tonight if I have the time. I may not be able to get on this until after April 15th. I still have to do my Income Taxes.

TTFN

Kaytrim

youki · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2007, 01:45:40 pm »

Try to put mode 1 or 2 (raw mode or progressive mode).

And on the option tab of AtomicManager.

Check the checkbox : Analogic mode for joystick

(in this mode more you press, faster the list goes)

Another thing, the Joystick must detected as Joystick 1 ...

Kaytrim · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2007, 02:18:50 pm »

Quote from: youki on March 28, 2007, 01:45:40 pm

Another thing, the Joystick must detected as Joystick 1 ...

That is where the rub is. My 49-way is detected as joystick 2. I also have a GPWiz for everything else. Looks like I am going to have to do some rewiring sooner that I thought. I have a KeyWiz so I can swap cards without too much difficulty. It is just taking the time to do it. Thanks Youki.

TTFN

Kaytrim

Kaytrim · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2007, 12:19:43 am »

Quote from: youki on March 28, 2007, 01:45:40 pm

Try to put mode 1 or 2 (raw mode or progressive mode).

And on the option tab of AtomicManager.

Check the checkbox : Analogic mode for joystick

(in this mode more you press, faster the list goes)

Another thing, the Joystick must detected as Joystick 1 ...

I have everything wired to the GPWiz49 and it is the only joystick detected. I have set Atomic for analog mode and set the GPWiz49 mode to 1. I can use the stick in MAME but it doesn't work in the front end.

Any more words of wisdom???

TTFN

Kaytrim

youki · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2007, 03:36:38 am »

Quote

it is the only joystick detected

Detected as Joystick #1

Just in case try in another mode for he GPWiz mode. (like the 8ways)... just to be sure.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2007, 01:04:13 pm »

MAME detects it as joystick #1. I tried modes 1,2,3,4 and still nothing. Am I still going to need JoyToKey or RBKey?? I am using the most recent version from your site.

Kaytrim

youki · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2007, 02:11:47 pm »

It seems you will have to use Joytokey while in front end Mode. But that's strange. I don't what happens with your config.


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