Does Anyone Use The JOYSWITCH

I am getting tired of always having to shut off the computer several times a day to change to different types of joysticks. I had read that the JOYSWITCH made by Lead Pursuit could solve my problem. Does anybody use the Joyswitch and if so how is it? Erick J. Davis

" "J> I am getting tired of always having to shut off the "J>computer several times a day to change to different types "J>of joysticks. "J> I had read that the JOYSWITCH made by Lead Pursuit could "J>solve my problem. "J> Does anybody use the Joyswitch and if so how is it? "J> Erick J. Davis " Erick I've had the Joyswitch for 1 1/2 years and it's one of my best investments. I fly WB and also do alot of Indycar2 and Nascar over the modem. Just switching the knob instead of unplugging and plugging in cables when I change setups has been great. Also it's been trouble free. I highly recommend the Joyswitch you won't be disappointed. Mickey --- t CMPQwk #1.42t UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY

Hi Erick, Even if you use a JOYSWITCH, you will need to shut-off your computer before "switching" with the JOYSWITCH. You can save some money by buying a gameport extension cord for $5 and locating it in a convenient place so you can plug-in the new peripherals without having to crawl under your desk while you wait for your HD to quit spinning. Jim Schriver Cedarville, AR

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> > I am getting tired of always having to shut off the > >computer several times a day to change to different types > >of joysticks. > > I had read that the JOYSWITCH made by Lead Pursuit could > >solve my problem. > Hi Erick, > Even if you use a JOYSWITCH, you will need to shut-off your computer > before "switching" with the JOYSWITCH. > You can save some money by buying a gameport extension cord for $5 and > locating it in a convenient place so you can plug-in the new peripherals > without having to crawl under your desk while you wait for your HD to > quit spinning. > Jim Schriver > Cedarville, AR

Nope, I disagree...you shouldn't ever have to turn off your PC. The only time I've had to do anything manually with my joyswitch has been to re-calibrate a joystick when I've forgotten to change the switch before entering a game (NHL96 comes to mind). The Joystick is the best thing I've bought for my PC in a long long time... :) -- Neil Yeatman, Ajax, Ontario, CANADA Live music is better; bumper stickers should be issued! Neil Young - Union Man, from Hawks and Doves, 1980

>Hi Erick, >Even if you use a JOYSWITCH, you will need to shut-off your computer >before "switching" with the JOYSWITCH. Jim, Who told you that? I've never shut off my computer when I switch to a different stick. You can't use the switch after you enter the game. (i.e. if I was in Nascar, and then switched to EF2000 and didn't switch the joyswitch to my TM sticks, then the game won't "see" them.) I just have to exit the game, and reload it. (and make sure I move the joyswitch to the right port.<G>) Andy Webpage=www.westol.com/~ridger ***/Nascar/Win95 stuff.

Thanks to Neil & everybody else that sent their comments: I ordered a Joyswitch last week, and I should get it the same day that I get my new Thomas Super Wheel. (My old T1 is toast! RIP.) Thanks again Erick J. Davis

I checked this with both Thrustmaster and Papyrus. Both recommended against swithing any AB type switch under power. I newer got a response from JOYSWITCH even after many request. I also made several inquires in the Fido tech. echo. No one thought this was a safe procedure. Who told you it was OK <G> - Jim

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> >>Even if you use a JOYSWITCH, you will need to shut-off your computer > >>before "switching" with the JOYSWITCH. > >Who told you that? I've never shut off my computer when I switch to a > I checked this with both Thrustmaster and Papyrus. Both recommended > against swithing any AB type switch under power. I newer got a response > from JOYSWITCH even after many request. I also made several inquires in the > Fido tech. echo. No one thought this was a safe procedure. Who told you > it was OK <G> - Jim

I use an A/B/C/D switch with my joysticks. I don't want to say you guys are all full of crap, but I guess I don't understand the problem of using a joyswitch box with joysticks. THERE IS NO POSSIBLE HARM. I don't have to turn my puter off to get either/any to work. However, you have to remember to make your selection before you execute the program. A-Gravis Gamepad B-Thrustmaster T-1 driving wheel C-Gravis Phoenix flight stick thingy D-nothing...yet Jason

I don't think I'd go so far as to say there is no possible harm. Unfortunately I wrecked a nice speed adjustable game port card by changing joysticks with the power applied. I had been doing this for months with no problem, but it only takes one time to wipe out the card. By switching the joy-switch you are doing the same thing I was doing behind the computer, breaking then making contact. The safe bet is to power off the computer before changing the joyswitch.

: I checked this with both Thrustmaster and Papyrus. Both recommended : against swithing any AB type switch under power. I newer got a response : from JOYSWITCH even after many request. I also made several inquires in the : Fido tech. echo. No one thought this was a safe procedure. Who told you : it was OK <G> - Jim If the joystick was an active circuit there may be problems, but it is passive, a variable resistor. While it is never considered safe to switch a powered circuit, switching your joystick is not likely to cause problems. You'll rarely find a joystick maker suggesting that you power down before plugging your joystick in (unless is something like a FLCS or such, which does have an active circuit in it). I've got one of the Joyswitches, it's a very rugged unit, really well made. I have the FLCS/WCS2 and T1 setups, so I switch frequently (love flight-sim and car sims!), and I've yet to have a problem. -- ******************************************************** * Caprica Internet Services * * "One of LA Basin's Internet Providers" * * Voice: (213) 266-0822 Data: (213) 526-1195 * ********************************************************