Posted by GAP on 1, 2001 at 10:20 AM:
In Reply to: Happ, Optpac, Fultra and mounting questions...... posted by ZigRiz on 1, 2001 at 8:41 AM:
[ 1) Does the Happ 3" track ball require power? ]
The O-PAC provides the necessary power.
[ 2) I see the Opti-pac plus requires a 5v power supply ]
Yup, you need 5V from somewhere. An ideal option is to use an I-PAC for your buttons. The I-PAC can supply the necessary power to the O-PAC.
[ 3) Will the Opti-pac plus support this configuration:
1 x Happ 8 way rotary joystick (50-5618-00)
1 x Happ 3" track ball (56-0100-16)
1 x Fultra spinner
10 x Happ pushbuttons (58-9166-L) ]
Yes, except for the buttons. The O-PAC is for rotary controls, not buttons. You'll need something else to interface to your buttons (I-PAC, keyboard hack, Hagstrom, whatever).
[ 4) To connect devices to the Opti-pac plus will I have to cut off the molded connectors and connect the individual wires? ]
Yup, according to the O-PAC FAQ page:
http://www.andywarne.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/op_plus.htm
[ 5) Do the Happ joystick and track balls come with mounting bolts? or are these a separate order? ]
Separate. Happ has black bolts. You also might want the Happ trackball plate.