Difference between revisions of "Encoders"

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<p>- [[GroovyGameGear]]</p>
 
<p>- [[GroovyGameGear]]</p>
 
<p>- [[Hagstrom Electronics]]</p>
 
<p>- [[Hagstrom Electronics]]</p>
<p>- [[Ultimate Arcade Controls (Ultimarc)]]</p>
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<p>- Ultimate Arcade Controls ([[Ultimarc]])</p>
  
  

Revision as of 07:36, 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: