The old Atari ones were switching; my understanding is that IBM joysticks are continuous. -----Original Message----- From: Paul & Alleyne [mailto:vulture.squadron@...] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 4:59 AM To: motm@onelist.com Subject: Re: [motm] Joystick stuff - circuits From: "Paul & Alleyne" <vulture.squadron@...> >From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...> > >If I can find a big enough die punch, I was thinking to make a module using >the IBM DB-15 connector, so any old PC joystick would just plug right in. the man is a true genius..? tho' i thought that PC style joysticks were those switching kind instead of good old fashioned pots, if i were a little less in a hurry to get to work i'd formulate the follwing conclusions: 1 - "cool, does that mean i could use a mouse to control my motm..?" 2 - "i could get a cheap steering column (for a driving game) for ridiculous motm control" 3 - "graphics tablet anyone..? (if i traced a picture of myself, what sound would it produce..!?" cheers paul b ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get what you deserve with NextCard Visa! Rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR, online balance transfers, Rewards Points, no hidden fees, and much more! Get NextCard today and get the credit youdeserve! Apply now! Get your NextCard Visa at: http://click.egroups.com/1/912/2/_/_/_/951213675/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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RE: Joystick stuff - circuits
2000-02-22 by Tkacs, Ken
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