[simpits-tech] BI MM2 Plasma

[Gene Buckle]

> This morning after downloading the software and documentation for the MM2, I
> am very happy to say that I have accomplished (by using an ordinary double
> pole light switch -LOL) the ability to toggle the brakes in X-Plane. First
> try, and within about ten minutes. This is very, very cool.
>
> $39.99? I'm going to order a bag full of these puppies.
>
> Thanks for the original link Gene. I can see why you love these so much.
>

Rick, wait until you see what you can do with the Beta Innovations 
hardware in combination with Cockpit Master.  Yer head'll asplode. :)

As an update, I've got initial BI hardware & DirectInput device support 
added as of last night.  Funny thing is, the DirectX system is convinced 
that my USB SpaceBall 5000 is a "first person action game device".  Funny, 
all I ever used it for was manipulating models in Inventor.  I'll have to 
try it with Crysis and see how it does. *laughs*

BTW, if any of you do 3D modelling work and you don't have SpaceBall, 
you're working with one arm tied behind your back.  The USB SpaceBall 
5000's are available on eBay by the ton - you can download drivers from 
here:

http://www.3dconnexion.com/support/downloads.php

Auctions:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=spaceball+5000&category0=

You only want the USB version, not the serial.

g.




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