Difference between revisions of "Encoders"

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A keyboard encoder is a specialized device that acts like a keyboard to a computer, but does not have a keyboard interfaceInstead it depends on an external switch, such as a [[microswitch]] or a [[leafswitch]] to register keypresses.
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An encoder is a specialized device that interprets button presses and control movements and transfers that information to a computer.  They can interpret keyboard, mouse, or gamepad commands, depending on the type and capability of the encoderThey depend on an external switch, such as a [[microswitch]] or a [[leafswitch]] to register commands.
  
Keyboard encoders are available from a variety of vendors:
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Encoders are available from several vendors including:
 
<p>- [[GroovyGameGear]]</p>
 
<p>- [[GroovyGameGear]]</p>
 
<p>- [[Hagstrom Electronics]]</p>
 
<p>- [[Hagstrom Electronics]]</p>
 
<p>- [[Ultimate Arcade Controls (Ultimarc)]]</p>
 
<p>- [[Ultimate Arcade Controls (Ultimarc)]]</p>

Revision as of 06:48, 24 February 2006

An encoder is a specialized device that interprets button presses and control movements and transfers that information to a computer. They can interpret keyboard, mouse, or gamepad commands, depending on the type and capability of the encoder. They depend on an external switch, such as a microswitch or a leafswitch to register commands.

Encoders are available from several vendors including:

- GroovyGameGear

- Hagstrom Electronics

- Ultimate Arcade Controls (Ultimarc)