Re: Keyboard Hack for Controller


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Posted by Just Michael on 24, 2001 at 10:13 AM:

In Reply to: Keyboard Hack for Controller posted by Tinman on 24, 2001 at 2:45 AM:

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: Hi, I want to build a custom controller to use with Mame with 2 joysticks, each with 6 buttons, and all the admin buttons like player buttons, coin buttons etc. I believe it takes around 24 contacts in total.

: I want to take apart a old keyboard and use it as the controller, but I hear a lot about ghosting and blocking key problems. Has anyone successfully done this and any hints you can give me? Also any good links to good keyboard hack sites?

: Thanks for all your help

Yes I know you want to use an old keyboard BUT I would recommend you consider getting an IPAC instead.
Your keyboard hack will need to be able to have at least 16 keys pressed at one time (two directions and the 6 buttons for each player). I don't know if you will be able to find a keyboard that will do that.


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