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Title: Another NOOB question
Post by: urbecrisch on February 21, 2007, 12:12:01 am

I just got my USB 3" Happs trackball.  I haven't built my CP yet (be prepared for many ?'s regarding wiring) but I want to test out the trackball.  I plugged it in my USB port and I was able to navigate the screen and through GameEx FE using the trackball so I thought all was well.  However, when I tried to play Golden Tee 2001 I couldn't use the trackball.  How do I get Mame to recognize the trackball is plugged in?

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: Texasmame on February 21, 2007, 12:23:46 am

Enable mouse support in MAME. . .

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: urbecrisch on February 21, 2007, 08:01:34 am

Still doesn't work.  I'm new to Mame & not sure how to setup using USB trackball.  Under default game properties<controllers I ENABLED MOUSE INPUT.  I could use the mouse but not the trackball.  Then I also ENABLED MOUSE under default game properties<controller mapping and I still cannot use the trackball.  What am I doing wrong?

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: u_rebelscum on February 21, 2007, 11:45:55 am

Mice are handled like joysticks: each mouse is separate from each other.  Your trackball is probably mouse 2 (or higher) & thus defaulting to player 2 (or higher).  So remap (in-game, tab).  More info on remapping at mameFAQ h05 (http://www.mame.net/mamefaq.html#h05) & h03 (http://www.mame.net/mamefaq.html#h03).

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: xmenxmen on February 21, 2007, 01:46:07 pm

here's a newbie answer.

Got download mala, install it, point mame.exe to it.  Say yes to all those question/etc.  Now that U have it setup, click on the config button that next to the mame.exe location field.  It should bring up the mame config in a NICE GUI (windows look), GOTO the controller tab, PLACE a check on the 'Enable mouse input" bock and click OK.

Enjoy!!!!

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: shardian on February 21, 2007, 02:02:16 pm

He is already using mame32 by the way he is using a file menu. No need to go thru MALA to change things

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: moriartyds on February 21, 2007, 04:12:58 pm

I'd do what rebelscum suggested.

Go into the game, press tab and go into inputs.  Where it says analog x, press enter (it should turn yellow or something) and then spin the trackball to the left or right quickly.  It will register as Mouse 2, Mouse 3, etc.. so you'll know which mouse is assigned to your trackball.  Do the same with the analog Y, exit and return to game.  It should work fine.

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: urbecrisch on February 21, 2007, 07:54:07 pm

Seems to work.  Now how do I adjust the trackball speed?  Is there any way?

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: NickG on February 21, 2007, 10:59:50 pm

roll it slower...just joking; in-game press tab and then select analog controls- you can adjust speed there. 

Title: Re: Another NOOB question
Post by: urbecrisch on February 21, 2007, 11:28:35 pm

Thanks.  What are the suggested settings for Golden Tee?