Difference between revisions of "Encoders"

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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 encoder.  They depend on an external switch, such as a [[microswitch]] or a [[leafswitch]] to register commands.
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An encoder is a specialized device that interprets presses and movements by your arcade controls and passes them along to be used by 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:
 
Encoders are available from several vendors including:
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There are four types of encoders presently available:
 
There are four types of encoders presently available:
<p>- [[Keyboard Encoders]]</p>
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*[[Keyboard Encoders]]
<p>- [[Gamepad Encoders]]</p>
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*[[Gamepad Encoders]]
<p>- [[Rotary Encoders]]</p>
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*[[Rotary Encoders]]
<p>- [[Optical Encoders]]</p>
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*[[Optical Encoders]]

Revision as of 07:04, 24 February 2006

An encoder is a specialized device that interprets presses and movements by your arcade controls and passes them along to be used by 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)


There are four types of encoders presently available: