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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.
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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 [[Pushbutton]] to register commands.
  
 
Encoders are available from several [[vendors]] including:
 
Encoders are available from several [[vendors]] including:

Revision as of 02:26, 16 July 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 Pushbutton to register commands.

Encoders are available from several vendors including:

- GroovyGameGear

- Hagstrom Electronics

- ThrustVector Controls

- Ultimate Arcade Controls (Ultimarc)


There are four types of encoders presently available:

See Also