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| + | High-Performance 3-Axis, 3-button Mouse Emulation. | ||
| + | USB and PS/2 compatible. Available with either connector, but is compatible with both using an adapter. | ||
| − | + | Connections provided for 3 buttons, 3 axes, +5v and Ground. | |
| + | With the addition of a resistor and 2 opto-interrupters, can be used as a full optical board for home-made controls with X, Y or Z Axis selectability. | ||
| + | Small Footprint | ||
| + | USB or PS/2 cable included, depending on version ordered. | ||
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| + | Compatible with virtually any device utilizing "Active Low" opto-electronics. | ||
'''Relevant Link:<br>[http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_85&products_id=260 GroovyGameGear's Opti-Wiz Page]''' | '''Relevant Link:<br>[http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_85&products_id=260 GroovyGameGear's Opti-Wiz Page]''' | ||
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=ME4= | =ME4= | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 27 April 2006
Mouse encoders (or Optical encoders) allow the use of a trackball or spinner and offer the functionality of a mouse hack in an easy-to-use form. They offer several benefits including ease in connecting controls and time savings.
Contents
Opti-PAC
The Opti-PAC allows for easily connecting optical-type arcade control devices including trackballs and spinners to a PC.
Relevant Link: Ultimarc's Opti-PAC Page
Opti-Wiz
High-Performance 3-Axis, 3-button Mouse Emulation.
USB and PS/2 compatible. Available with either connector, but is compatible with both using an adapter.
Connections provided for 3 buttons, 3 axes, +5v and Ground.
With the addition of a resistor and 2 opto-interrupters, can be used as a full optical board for home-made controls with X, Y or Z Axis selectability.
Small Footprint
USB or PS/2 cable included, depending on version ordered.
Compatible with virtually any device utilizing "Active Low" opto-electronics.
Relevant Link:
GroovyGameGear's Opti-Wiz Page
ME4
Description needed
Relevant Link: Hagstrom's ME4 Page
Mouse Hack
It's possible to perform a simple hack on a ball-mouse that allows it to connect to a standard arcade trackball (and perhaps spinners?). This is done by removing the mouse's optical receivers and wiring the trackball's encoders to them. Additionally, a mouse can be hacked to create a spinner with a few extra parts.
Relevant Link: How to turn a Mouse into an Arcade Trackball Interface (PDF)
Relevant Link: Build you own Spinner Wiki Entry
