Thread: Using the Microsoft Sidewinder Controller
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Re: Using the Microsoft Sidewinder Controller
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Originally Posted by phrontist
I don't follow you. Are you saying that the above scheme is infeasible? Elaborate.
No, no, no. Some times a joystick needs info from it's 'host' (via MIDI Tx line). So, the RC (on the bot) sets the User Command and/or User bytes, which the PIC interprets and sends to the joystick. You can use this for things like Force Feedback or indicator lights. Of course, from the stick could be challenging...