Posted by Marshall on 29, 2000 at 4:26 PM:
In Reply to: Re: 1+2=ESC...not working again ! With any Mame Rel. & Vers. posted by EmuMannen on 29, 2000 at 1:56 PM:
One good solution is the I-PAC where the shift key support is implemented in the interface circuit.
Shift key support in the I-PAC is really not a selling point. Since R36B13 all of the shift functions of the I-PAC could be assigned through the MAME input screens regardless of what encoder you were using.
I think the I-PAC is a great product and the above statement was not true when the product was first developed. I just constantly see on this board people recommending the I-PAC to reduce the number of buttons on a panel, when you could do this with any other option.
The strengths of the I-PAC are:
1. Faster than a keyboard hack circuit and designed for MAME.
2. Price.
3. Screw terminals for solderless hook-up of buttons.
4. 28 control inputs with no blocking
5. Daisy-chainable for 55 independent inputs
6. common ground connection for easy hookup.
7. easy hookup of LED for Caps Lock, etc.
8. USB or PC/AT supported, and
9. especially, the knowledge and support of Andy Warne.
Sorry to be such a long post, but I thought it was important to recommend a product for the right reasons.