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An encoder is a specialized device that interprets presses and movements by your arcade controls and passes them along to be used by a computer. They can interpret keyboard, mouse, or gamepad commands, depending on the type and capability of the encoder. They depend on an external switch, such as a [[microswitch]] or a [[leafswitch]] to register commands. | An encoder is a specialized device that interprets presses and movements by your arcade controls and passes them along to be used by a computer. They can interpret keyboard, mouse, or gamepad commands, depending on the type and capability of the encoder. They depend on an external switch, such as a [[microswitch]] or a [[leafswitch]] to register commands. | ||
| − | Encoders are available from several vendors including: | + | Encoders are available from several [[vendors]] including: |
| − | <p>- | + | <p>- GroovyGameGear</p> |
| − | <p>- [[Hagstrom Electronics | + | <p>- [[Hagstrom Electronics</p> |
| − | <p>- Ultimate Arcade Controls ( | + | <p>- Ultimate Arcade Controls (Ultimarc)</p> |
Revision as of 18:55, 2 March 2006
An encoder is a specialized device that interprets presses and movements by your arcade controls and passes them along to be used by a computer. They can interpret keyboard, mouse, or gamepad commands, depending on the type and capability of the encoder. They depend on an external switch, such as a microswitch or a leafswitch to register commands.
Encoders are available from several vendors including:
- GroovyGameGear
- [[Hagstrom Electronics
- Ultimate Arcade Controls (Ultimarc)
There are four types of encoders presently available:
