I interested in getting the Rockfire games port to USB adapter. It allows
any 15 pin analogue controller to be plugged into the USB port.
Anybody have it and where did you get it from.
Nigel
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DC
> www.radioshack.com
> > Hi guys.
> > I interested in getting the Rockfire games port to USB adapter. It
allows
> > any 15 pin analogue controller to be plugged into the USB port.
> > Anybody have it and where did you get it from.
> > Nigel
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See ya in the pits,
Dean
I have a terrible memory. In fact my memory's so bad I can't remember how
long it's been since I've forgotten anything.
> DC
> > Radioshack makes one too that the guys at Act-Labs were suggesting.
Don't
> > have the link on hand though (it's in their catalog). It supposedly has
4
> > different settings, 1 of which is for racing controllers. Don't know
what
> > it does though, maybe smooths the input a little.
> > www.radioshack.com
> > > Hi guys.
> > > I interested in getting the Rockfire games port to USB adapter. It
> allows
> > > any 15 pin analogue controller to be plugged into the USB port.
> > > Anybody have it and where did you get it from.
> > > Nigel
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Yes...it will be an issue. TSW suggests that you use the DK Medium
Grade pots if you plan on using the USB adapter. According to what
they say, it doesn't work well with the High Grade SPEC pots because
of the low impedence. 50k Ohm, compared to the 250K Ohm DK Medium
Grade.
Quote from TSW:
"If you plan to use a USB adapter, you must use DK pots, as the USB
adapter is only compatible with 250k ohm pots, and the longer lasting
SPEC potentiometers are 50k ohm."
End Quote
Jim Tester
I tried the rockfire some tme ago and it was the same way. Off topic a bit I
wonder what will Thomas Enterprises do down the road? One day gameport
controllers are destined to be a thing of the past (IMO..please don't flame
too hard)
:o)
DC
> --
> See ya in the pits,
> Dean
> I have a terrible memory. In fact my memory's so bad I can't remember how
> long it's been since I've forgotten anything.
> > Anybody have the radio shack one? I am thinking of giving one a try. I
> have
> > high grade pots in my tsw. think this might be an issue (98se)?
> > DC
> > > Radioshack makes one too that the guys at Act-Labs were suggesting.
> Don't
> > > have the link on hand though (it's in their catalog). It supposedly
has
> 4
> > > different settings, 1 of which is for racing controllers. Don't know
> what
> > > it does though, maybe smooths the input a little.
> > > www.radioshack.com
> > > > Hi guys.
> > > > I interested in getting the Rockfire games port to USB adapter. It
> > allows
> > > > any 15 pin analogue controller to be plugged into the USB port.
> > > > Anybody have it and where did you get it from.
> > > > Nigel
> > > > ---
> > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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DC
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I just got one to use with my TSW2 and Win XP
It works great except for GP4. I know of 2 other people that can't get GP4
to work with their TSW2's.
It should work in Win 98se.
It shows up in Win XP as a USB controller and calibrates like normal.
You might have to look around in Radio shack for it. Two stores near me
didn't know about it, until I found in hiding on a shelf. $16.95 American.
TSW's need 250k pots to work correctly with the USB.
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I have it, but bought it in a shop in Norway
It uses just a few, about 10 saples for a normal 100K pot. There is a
thread from 4-5 weeks ago where someone answered my question on how
to solve this problem.
Two possible solutions:
1. Change pots. The device works best with 250K/300K pots I think.
2. Change capacitors in the Rockfire.
It was well described, but I have the information at home. I tried changing
pots and it did help a lot. Then I use a special pedal set (Redline) where
pots
are easy to change.
Tell me if you need more information. I will try to find the details.
Ivar
> I have it, but bought it in a shop in Norway
> It uses just a few, about 10 saples for a normal 100K pot. There is a
> thread from 4-5 weeks ago where someone answered my question on how
> to solve this problem.
> Two possible solutions:
> 1. Change pots. The device works best with 250K/300K pots I think.
> 2. Change capacitors in the Rockfire.
> It was well described, but I have the information at home. I tried changing
> pots and it did help a lot. Then I use a special pedal set (Redline) where
> pots
> are easy to change.
> Tell me if you need more information. I will try to find the details.
Have you found a reliable source for pots in Norway Ivar, I can't seem
to track down anyone that sells to consumers, not even Arngrehn
Beers and cheers
(uncle) Goy
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Chris G.
> DC
> > Radioshack makes one too that the guys at Act-Labs were suggesting.
Don't
> > have the link on hand though (it's in their catalog). It supposedly has
4
> > different settings, 1 of which is for racing controllers. Don't know
what
> > it does though, maybe smooths the input a little.
> > www.radioshack.com
> > > Hi guys.
> > > I interested in getting the Rockfire games port to USB adapter. It
> allows
> > > any 15 pin analogue controller to be plugged into the USB port.
> > > Anybody have it and where did you get it from.
> > > Nigel
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/02
Chris G.
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When you start F12001 or F12002 push the Brake pedal down until you get to
the calibration/assignment page. Then let off and assign. Worked for me.
In F1 2001 I had to keep the Brake pedal pressed until I got to the track
also.
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Richard "ZZ" Busch
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MoGPL Rank + 365.57
RASCAR
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Try windowing out of F1-2002 when you are on the controller assignment
screen. Go into control panel and open up the applet for your TSW
controller. Get to the calibration screen where you can see the input from
your pedals and wheel. Now window back into F1-2002 and see if gets the
game to see your controller. If that doesn't work go out of the game, then
back in while leaving the control panel applet open. It's kind of freaky,
but this has worked for me before. It's worth a shot I guess :/
David Cook
> Try windowing out of F1-2002 when you are on the controller assignment
> screen. Go into control panel and open up the applet for your TSW
> controller. Get to the calibration screen where you can see the input
from
> your pedals and wheel. Now window back into F1-2002 and see if gets the
> game to see your controller. If that doesn't work go out of the game,
then
> back in while leaving the control panel applet open. It's kind of freaky,
> but this has worked for me before. It's worth a shot I guess :/
> David Cook
> > Oh, by the way I still can't
> > get the TSW2's to work in F12001 or F12002 demo.
> > Chris G.
> > -----------------------------------
> > When you start F12001 or F12002 push the Brake pedal down until you get
to
> > the calibration/assignment page. Then let off and assign. Worked for
me.
> > In F1 2001 I had to keep the Brake pedal pressed until I got to the
track
> > also.
> > --
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