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Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

Ashley McConnel

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Ashley McConnel » Sun, 15 Jul 2001 00:23:32

Hi Folks,

I seem to recall someone talking about a utility that would take 2
controllers inputs and combine them into a single logical controller.

This is what I want to do:-

- I have a Logi FF and a MSFF (and perhaps a CH Racing System soon)
- I like the LWFF wheel, but I don't like the pedals
- I would like to take the MSFF pedals (or the CH if I like em!) input from
the GAME's port. and the LWFF x-axis (steering) and use them in one
controller.

Anyone have any ideas, I would like to keep the wheels in tact if possible

All the best,
Ash

Raymond, ACT LAB

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Raymond, ACT LAB » Sun, 15 Jul 2001 08:47:18

Hello,

I'd be pretty interested in this too.  If anyone can find this and it
is viable, please forward me the details.  I will be sure to fire off
an ACT LABS T-Shirt if the info is useful.

Raymond
ACT LABS
www.act-labs.com

On Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:23:32 +0100, "Ashley McConnell"


>Hi Folks,

>I seem to recall someone talking about a utility that would take 2
>controllers inputs and combine them into a single logical controller.

>This is what I want to do:-

>- I have a Logi FF and a MSFF (and perhaps a CH Racing System soon)
>- I like the LWFF wheel, but I don't like the pedals
>- I would like to take the MSFF pedals (or the CH if I like em!) input from
>the GAME's port. and the LWFF x-axis (steering) and use them in one
>controller.

>Anyone have any ideas, I would like to keep the wheels in tact if possible

>All the best,
>Ash

Wayne Hutchiso

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Wayne Hutchiso » Sun, 15 Jul 2001 09:27:03

Are you looking for something like the Virtual Joystick utility that came
with the PDPI L4 cards?

Wayne Hutchison



> Hello,

> I'd be pretty interested in this too.  If anyone can find this and it
> is viable, please forward me the details.  I will be sure to fire off
> an ACT LABS T-Shirt if the info is useful.

> Raymond
> ACT LABS
> www.act-labs.com

> On Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:23:32 +0100, "Ashley McConnell"

> >Hi Folks,

> >I seem to recall someone talking about a utility that would take 2
> >controllers inputs and combine them into a single logical controller.

> >This is what I want to do:-

> >- I have a Logi FF and a MSFF (and perhaps a CH Racing System soon)
> >- I like the LWFF wheel, but I don't like the pedals
> >- I would like to take the MSFF pedals (or the CH if I like em!) input
from
> >the GAME's port. and the LWFF x-axis (steering) and use them in one
> >controller.

> >Anyone have any ideas, I would like to keep the wheels in tact if
possible

> >All the best,
> >Ash

Sid Chappl

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Sid Chappl » Sun, 15 Jul 2001 10:49:12

I have the LWFF and a Thrustmaster Nascar Pro wheel and pedals connected to
my computer. The LWFF connected via USB and the Nascar Pro via the gameport.
I use the LWFF wheel and Nascar Pro pedals in GPL and Nascar. No special
software needed as these games see all the axis in their calibration
screens.
Sid.


Ashley McConnel

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Ashley McConnel » Sun, 15 Jul 2001 18:25:32

Raymond (and anyone else who is interested),

I think Joyregs from http://home.att.net/~stickworks/ will do the trick.  I
am about to download it and try it!

Otherwise these is a util called "virtual stick" that comes with the PDPI
card that might be available somewhere.

See the thread :-

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&ic=1&th=634b630fe13350...
eekm=374532DF.6C7D%40iota.co.uk#p

Couldnt it be done by a custom driver?

Hope this helps,
Ash

BTW, Raymond bring the Act-labs wheels to UK - I WANT ONE! :) But software
first has a monopoly at the minute and were very vague about the whole
clutch thing when i asked.



> Hello,

> I'd be pretty interested in this too.  If anyone can find this and it
> is viable, please forward me the details.  I will be sure to fire off
> an ACT LABS T-Shirt if the info is useful.

> Raymond
> ACT LABS
> www.act-labs.com

> On Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:23:32 +0100, "Ashley McConnell"

> >Hi Folks,

> >I seem to recall someone talking about a utility that would take 2
> >controllers inputs and combine them into a single logical controller.

> >This is what I want to do:-

> >- I have a Logi FF and a MSFF (and perhaps a CH Racing System soon)
> >- I like the LWFF wheel, but I don't like the pedals
> >- I would like to take the MSFF pedals (or the CH if I like em!) input
from
> >the GAME's port. and the LWFF x-axis (steering) and use them in one
> >controller.

> >Anyone have any ideas, I would like to keep the wheels in tact if
possible

> >All the best,
> >Ash

Ashley McConnel

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Ashley McConnel » Sun, 15 Jul 2001 18:37:05

I'm afraid Stickworks didnt quite do the trick.  It only allows a new
Joystick type to be defined that can be used for throttle / brakes (or
rudders), it doesnt combine them.

I have got it to work in GPL as it supports multiple devices, but it would
be better if they could be combined in order to make it appear like a single
device - therefore compatible with any game :)

I'll have another look around the net for any cunning plans ;)

All the best,
Ash

Obak

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Obak » Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:43:41


>I'm afraid Stickworks didnt quite do the trick.  It only allows a new
>Joystick type to be defined that can be used for throttle / brakes (or
>rudders), it doesnt combine them.

>I have got it to work in GPL as it supports multiple devices, but it would
>be better if they could be combined in order to make it appear like a single
>device - therefore compatible with any game :)

>I'll have another look around the net for any cunning plans ;)

>All the best,
>Ash

try

http://bstar.net/joystick/

Obake

J

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by J » Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:17:01

Raymond,
Do I understand right:
You are trying to wire your MSFF pedals to your LWFF?
Hmmmm.... ;-)

Cya

JensSchumi



---------------------------------------------
LWFF Ball Bearing conversion at:
http://members.nbci.com/JensSchu/

GPLRank: -13
Monsters of GPL: sub 200

Ashley McConnel

Joystick Utility - Combining 2 controllers

by Ashley McConnel » Tue, 17 Jul 2001 17:14:24

I think its more a case of combining the new pedals (inc. clutch) with any
"old" wheel :) - which I would like to do sometime in the future :)

All the best,
Ash


| Raymond,
| Do I understand right:
| You are trying to wire your MSFF pedals to your LWFF?
| Hmmmm.... ;-)
|
| Cya
|
| JensSchumi
|
| On Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:47:18 GMT, "Raymond, ACT LABS"

|
| >Hello,
| >
| >I'd be pretty interested in this too.  If anyone can find this and it
| >is viable, please forward me the details.  I will be sure to fire off
| >an ACT LABS T-Shirt if the info is useful.
| >
| >Raymond
| >ACT LABS
| >www.act-labs.com
| >
|
| ---------------------------------------------
| LWFF Ball Bearing conversion at:
| http://members.nbci.com/JensSchu/
|
| GPLRank: -13
| Monsters of GPL: sub 200


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