Posted by BillyBoy on 15, 2000 at 6:07 PM:
In Reply to: Re: I-PAC and Happ trackball power question posted by Chris (Fultra) on 15, 2000 at 4:58 PM:
I meant the keyboard encoder - as in, can I use it, and tap into it for +5v to power the Happ trackball interface in the event that I get my control panel design finished before Andy's spinner interface and just can't wait to get at Marble Madness and Tempest ;-)
BB
: Are you talking about the IPAC trackball interface or the IPAC keyboard encoder?
: I spoke to Andy yesterday about this with regard to the trackball/spinner interfaces he is working on and they will provide +5VDC from the serial port.
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: : Just ordered my I-PAC.
: : Does anyone know if it has a provision for, or can be rigged to provide =5v power to power the Happ trackball interface without having to buy the additional power supply from Happ?
: : TIA
: : BB