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pboreham:

--- Quote from: Kaytrim on July 30, 2007, 10:22:05 am ---
--- Quote from: pboreham on July 30, 2007, 09:15:47 am ---I'm a bit worried about the USB ports all this is going to take up. My cab will have the following connecting to the PC:-

* Trackball (USB?)
* Spinner (USB?)
* Keyboard (USB?)
* KeyWiz (PS2 or USB?)
* LedWiz (maybe! USB?)
* 1 x Light Gun (UBS)
* 1 x Playstation2 -> USB convertor for Guitar peripheral (USB)

I'm a bit worried as on GGG it mentions you have to order the right USB Id - not sure how important this is, or if it can be changed later?

Thanks anyway! Whats the sort of price difference when getting LED as aposed to normal buttons?

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The KeyWiz is a PS/2 connection only.  Your trackball or the spinner can be PS/2 as well, I would suggest the trackball be PS/2.  Looking over your components I would not be worried about the USB ID, that is only for more than one of the same controller.  For example if you had two LEDWiz controllers then you would need to order different USB IDs for those (1 & 2).  They would be seen as LEDWiz1 and LEDWiz2 by your computer.

TTFN :cheers:
Kaytrim

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Ahhh cool - thanks!  :applaud:

xmenxmen:

--- Quote from: Kaytrim on July 30, 2007, 10:22:05 am ---
--- Quote from: pboreham on July 30, 2007, 09:15:47 am ---I'm a bit worried about the USB ports all this is going to take up. My cab will have the following connecting to the PC:-

* Trackball (USB?)
* Spinner (USB?)
* Keyboard (USB?)
* KeyWiz (PS2 or USB?)
* LedWiz (maybe! USB?)
* 1 x Light Gun (UBS)
* 1 x Playstation2 -> USB convertor for Guitar peripheral (USB)

I'm a bit worried as on GGG it mentions you have to order the right USB Id - not sure how important this is, or if it can be changed later?

Thanks anyway! Whats the sort of price difference when getting LED as aposed to normal buttons?

--- End quote ---

The KeyWiz is a PS/2 connection only.  Your trackball or the spinner can be PS/2 as well, I would suggest the trackball be PS/2.  Looking over your components I would not be worried about the USB ID, that is only for more than one of the same controller.  For example if you had two LEDWiz controllers then you would need to order different USB IDs for those (1 & 2).  They would be seen as LEDWiz1 and LEDWiz2 by your computer.

TTFN :cheers:
Kaytrim

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The keywiz can become usb if you use one of those cheap 5 to 7 bucks usb to ps2 dongle.  Also, if you are still worrying about usb port, grab one of those cheap usb hub.  Just make sure to get one that has external power as some of the usb device don't get enough power off the hub itself.  If you want to go cheap on the usb hub, look for the old fashion usb 1.x hubs.  They work fine for your use.  Shops should be pawning them away.

And if you don't need the extra 'shift' key, also consider the usb version of the keywiz.  And check to see if ggg sells and quick discounnt, you will need them.  Then there's also some terminal block, as they also come in handy.

urbecrisch:


I'm not so hot with the router (or confident I should say), so will probably go with a top-mount!

Thanks!
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It's easy to route the trackball mounting plate and it makes a HUGE difference how the CP looks not to mention the ease of covering with your CP artwork.  Do you own a router or can you borrow one?  It may be a good idea to route your joysticks too. Cheers!

urbecrisch:

--- Quote from: pboreham on July 30, 2007, 09:17:21 am ---I'm not so hot with the router (or confident I should say), so will probably go with a top-mount!

Thanks!

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It's easy to route the trackball mounting plate and it makes a HUGE difference how the CP looks not to mention the ease of covering with your CP artwork.  Do you own a router or can you borrow one?  It may be a good idea to route your joysticks too. Cheers!


RandyT:

--- Quote from: xmenxmen on July 30, 2007, 10:45:09 am ---The keywiz can become usb if you use one of those cheap 5 to 7 bucks usb to ps2 dongle.  Also, if you are still worrying about usb port, grab one of those cheap usb hub.  Just make sure to get one that has external power as some of the usb device don't get enough power off the hub itself.  If you want to go cheap on the usb hub, look for the old fashion usb 1.x hubs.  They work fine for your use.  Shops should be pawning them away.

And if you don't need the extra 'shift' key, also consider the usb version of the keywiz.  And check to see if ggg sells and quick discounnt, you will need them.  Then there's also some terminal block, as they also come in handy.

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If one needs USB, then the GP-Wiz is a fine choice.  And the comments about a powered hub are apt for the LED-Wiz's.  But I have to comment on the PS/2 to USB converter.  Finding a good one is somewhere between difficult and impossible.  Some of the design intent that went into the generic keyboard converters, while working just fine in a regular keyboard application, falls short for applications like gaming.  Anything more than a single player panel used with one of these keyboard converters will likely show gameplay issues.  Even then, some games which require the player to hold down a button for long periods of time may not work properly.

Best to avoid the converters altogether and use the port natively for your controls.  In a case where occasional key output is desired from the GP-Wiz, RB-Joy is an excellent  freeware solution.

RandyT

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