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Replacing the joysticks on an XArcade Tankstick: Need some info
logan_58:
Thanks GeoMan, is the fact that the spinner isn't software programmable going to cause a problem with the ultrasticks? Can the spinner(s) be ID programmed to 1 (and 2 maybe if I get more than one) and the first Ultrastick be ID programmed to 1 (then 2 for the second) or would the first Ultrastick have to be 3 (because the spinners are one and two) ???. Sorry if this is a dumb question I just want to be sure I have an idea of what to do...Thanks!
GeoMan:
--- Quote from: logan_58 on September 16, 2009, 02:17:19 am ---Thanks GeoMan, is the fact that the spinner isn't software programmable going to cause a problem with the ultrasticks? Can the spinner(s) be ID programmed to 1 (and 2 maybe if I get more than one) and the first Ultrastick be ID programmed to 1 (then 2 for the second) or would the first Ultrastick have to be 3 (because the spinners are one and two) ???. Sorry if this is a dumb question I just want to be sure I have an idea of what to do...Thanks!
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Only same devices need to have different ID's so you aren't going to run into an ID conflict when using a spinner & the Ultrasticks. The spinner is recognized as a mouse device.
When you choose a spinner buy a high-resolution one as it will make a difference with spinner games and also buy the Energy Storage Cylinder with Turbo Twist which will help with racing games.
If you go with Ultimarc's SpinTrak spinner note that only the small fly-weight fits into the Tankstick if you are also going to replace the 2-Player button with the spinner.
logan_58:
Thanks GeoMan, these are the only 2 references I noticed on groovy's website regarding resolution:
"We packed the highest-resolution of any Arcade spinner into the smallest and easiest-to-install package ever! It's also the most economical!"
"GroovyGameGear was the first to bring you a high-resolution Arcade Spinner Control with the original TurboTwist™."
I'm thinking it's high resolution???
I understand about the IDs now and will get the energy storage cylinder, thanks a lot!!!
GeoMan:
Send an email and ask to be sure. The SpinTrak works at 1200 pulses per revolution.
One more thing you will probably need to change: the mouse poll rate
If you check Google there are some programs that allow you to increase the mouse polling rate up to 1000. The higher the value the more times the spinner is read by your OS and that results in smoother movement. A value of 500 is enough because as you increase this number more CPU power gets consumed and the response of your PC drops (especially if you have an older machine).
logan_58:
Thanks VERY VERY much Geoman for your time and sharing your experience! For anyone else interested, here's the blurb on Groovy's website regarding the TurboTwist 2:
"1200 transitions per revolution provides full coverage for any spinner or paddle game, including those demanding Arkanoid-style games. And it does it without gears!"
So it looks like it does 1200 pulses per revolution, same as the SpinTrak.
I'm looking into changing the mouse polling via software. Thank you GeoMan 100x :cheers:
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