[simpits-tech] Multiple joysticks

[Roy Coates]

On Tue, 11 May 2004, Robert Barringer wrote:

> I'm not sure about interfacing more than one
> joystick-port device with Win98SE. I guess I'd have to get a DB-15 to USB
> adapter as I only have one game port. Is there anything special I need to do
> to get something like that to work or would I just have to plug it in and
> calibrate it?

You can buy pci cards with 4 USB ports on them for about 25 UKP which
should work happily with Win98, that'll give you 4 USB joysticks ;)



> Also is there anywhere I can buy ready-made sim guages, with interface
> software? I don't have time to figure out how to control a bunch of stepping
> motors and servos, program everything, or  how to build the damn guages
> right now. When I get around to building my military pit I'll probably build
> everything myself, but  I just can't at the moment. I figure this simpit
> will be mostly plywood and parts from radio shack, but I'd like as much
> functionality as possible, without spending a fortune.

Have you tried www.simkits.com  ??

Tasty toys!!

Roy.