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Subject: Re: [motm] Joystick

From: jwbarlow@...
Date: 2000-04-13

I'll take two!!!!

Paul? Did you notice this?

>Two bicolor LEDs for X and Y.

I know Bradley did!

See Thomas (DJ), there are more ways to do a joystick, then people on this
list -- and I only sent you two!
JB

In a message dated 4/12/2000 4:01:33 PM, jhaible@... writes:

>The Joystick module I've built some years ago for my JH-3 system
>has the following features:
>
>CV Output jacks for X and Y, bipolar +/-5V each.
>Two bicolor LEDs for X and Y.
>
>Four VCAs with inputs/outputs connected in "diamond shape"
>with a variety of functions:
>
>(1) Mixing of 4 inputs into one output with 2 modes (see below):
> 2-dimensional crossfading.
> When only to of the 4 inputs are connected, the other ones are
> automatically normalized to the negative (inverted) input signal
> of the adjacent inputs. (Acting as a 2-dimensional reversible
> attenuator)
>
>(2) Distributing one input to 4 outputs (2-dimensional or "quad"
> panning)
> Use this as "Azimuth coordinator" for a real Quad system, or
> connect two of the outputs to the effect send of a true stereo
> reverb in an ordinary stereo system.
>
>(3) "Mode" switch, applies to both (1) and (2):
> a) normal panning / crossfade: When joystick is in center,
> result is a mix of 50% X and 50% Y.
> b) center zero: When joystick is in center, there is no output
> signal at all. This means independent selection of 4 different
> sources, for instance.
>
>I don't remember circuit details, but I think I found a way to do it all
>with just a SSM2024 and 2p2t switches - kind of matrix connection.
>
>JH.
>