Posted by Phydeaux Brigands on 17, 2000 at 1:36 AM:
Boxes on the Doorstep. Just like Christmas.
I am using my extra computer. (AMD-k6-3 450) w/128 megs, VOODOO 3000 APG. (Yes, I said extra :)
I bought a re-conditioned 19" VGA monitor at a show for $239
Box #1 contains my Hagstrom KE72-T Keyboard/Trackball encoder with cable kit. $156.22 with shipping.
Box #2 comes from Happ. $553.59 Plus Shipping
I got a UGCI USB interface. Why 2 interfaces? I'll tell ya..
The 3 inch trackball will go to the KE72-T.
The Trackwheel Spinner will go to the UGCI horizontal portion of the trackball interface.
For Joy 1, I got an 8-Way Optical Rotary Joystick 50-5619-00. This uses the same rotary interface as the Trackball and the spinner. It will go to the UGCI VERTICAL portion of the trackball interface. With this arangement, I can move with the joystick, and turn by twisting the joystick, and fire with a button. This will work for TRON, and Forgotten Worlds.
For Joy 2, I got an 8-Way Top Firebutton Super Joystick. In a 2 joystick game, I can fire without letting go of the Joysticks. This is important for BattleZone.
The rest of the box has a 19' Monitor bezel, 40 buttons, cabinet handles, T-molding, 4" shielded speakers w/ grills, push button wrench.
I have designed a small circuit that uses 8 transistors and 4 diodes to switch my 8-way joystick to a 4-way. I have not built it yet, after I test it out, I will post a diagram of it.
Now, I just need to by the particle board for the cabinet!
Type at ya all later!
Phydeaux