[FVG]: OI or RC as control input

[Astronouth7303]

Several times I have proposed using the OI/RC as the control input. Here's my write up on it.

There are 2 ways to do this: use the dashboard port or write a program for the RC.


Dashboard
Use the OI (with or w/o RC) as 4 game ports. you hook up the original controls & the dashboard and you're all set!
PROS:
Lots of game ports.
original controls work

CONS:
May not work w/o RC
Not everyone has an OI
Not everyone has an RS-232 port


RC
You load a program to the RC and hook up the prog port to your PC. You turn it on and it should work fine!
PROS:
Wireless!
almost garenteed to work
Can be made to work with previous years

CONS:
May require the big batt (see below)
Not everyone has an OI/RC
Not everyone has an RS-232 port



POWER
There are a couple of things we could do for power of the RC/OI:
Use the original equipment (safest, heaviest?)
Make an AC adaptor for the RC (most cords)
Make custom battery backs (need to replace batteries)

I guess that is more of an user problem, not our problem.

I've attached a version of the code for the RC. (79.5 KB)

[Mike Ciance]

we could include this as a deluxe feature, but we obviously need to have a keyboard/mouse configuration also.

[Astronouth7303]

we could include this as a deluxe feature, but we obviously need to have a keyboard/mouse configuration also.
In addition. I'm advocating complete config.

[Ryan M.]

In addition. I'm advocating complete config.
Ok, ok, we'll do it for you... :D

But, you get to be in charge of that... :P