USB Joystick adapter is here!

[MikeDubreuil]

Originally Posted by chris31

I just dont see that they will be in the KOP. The current control system works and I dont see FIRST adding this just to use diffrent controllers. "If its not broken dont fix it".

The joysticks FIRST is giving in the kits are abysmal compared to the older CH Flightsticks. Of course that's because Analog joysticks are 1980s technology. It's increasingly difficult to find joysticks that work with the current Operator Interface.

It is broken, that's why this product exists. FIRST is forcing us to use outdated interface technology. FIRST isn't going to create enough economic incentive for joystick manufacturers to produce Analog joysticks. Eventually IFI will have to change or FIRST will provide us or allow us to buy these Chicklets.

The fact that the Chicklet allow you to connect a game pad is just a unique feature.

I have reservations about whether CrossTheRoadElectronics would meet 2006 vendor requirements. The capital to create enough boards to timely deliver the goods is huge. Yet, AndyMark is somehow able to make due. We've ordered from them and they can deliver. Oh well, I'm not an expert at supply chain. For everyones sake I hope they are a vendor in 2007.