Sidewinder v. PowerRamp Re: Hmmm

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: Actually, better info regarding SideWinder hacks is : on my want list, so I'd love to see what you write : up :) : So long as the PowerRamp Mite's are still available, : I think the PowerRamp information is still "current." : Once those are unavailable, it's probably archaic : information. : --- saint : : : I dislike using Sidewinders for projects because: : : : 1) They don't work with all software. : : Yes but it works well in Mame32 & Other Emus. This is a software problem that can be fixed & should be fixed. Direct Input is your friend :) : : : 2) They often having problems in some emus etc. (I'm always hearing ppl bitch because their Sidewinders don't work in the latest MAME etc.) : : See #1 : : : 3) They don't allow you to control the PC via arrow keys, Enter etc. like you can do via a keyboard type interface. : : True but some emulators (like mame) let you redefine your input keys so its all good. : : : 4) They're Micro$oft. ;) : : Its still good. : : : I like using Powerramps because: : : : 1) They work with all software. : : Welp. Your not gonna be playing 4 player Atomic Bomberman with the power ramp without a TSR or something funky because it only supports 2 keyboard players at a time as opposed to 4 sidewinders. : : : 2) They have no problems in any emus.* : : OK, Ill buy that. : : : 3) They also function as keyboard buttons. : : Yep. : : : 4) They ain't M$. =) : : But again you cant really buy them at Walmart can you :) If you got Power Ramps you should use them but I think the board should really stop reccomending power ramps if you cant buy them anywhere. Sidewinders support the most inputs of any method I know that has been thoroughly tested. : : : Seriously though, I've considered them often, and *might* consider them for my upcoming project. But since I already have 2 Powerramps wired and gutted, as well as a 6button joypad PCB, I probably won't. : : : : : : -P- : : : www.retrogames.com : : : : They are apparently real good joysticks for hacking but why not hack sidewinders? They give you many inputs (15, but 1 you dont really want to use (mode) if you are using daisy chained sidewinders), are easy to find, and relatively cheap. You can get the classic sidewinder at Walmart for $22 with a $10 mail in rebate. The solder points are even labeled on the sidewinder. Im gonna try to better document my other 3 sidewinder hacks im gonna do & contribute a nice tutorial to the site.

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