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[8BitHero]

[diddrstrait]

the joy2key program will not allow radioshack usb adapters to work correctly. I've tried every key combination, and I've deduced that it is a hardware problem with the radioshack adapter itself. even if you map the axis to computer keys, the adapter won't allow opposing axis to be pressed at the same time, so your keys won't activate. you really should just get a different adapter.

EDIT: wow, this is my 1000th post

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[8BitHero]

I dont have adapter problems I use my homemade xbox cbox, Im just trying to figureout something for this radioshack adapter in my spare time.

[diddrstrait]

yeah, there isn't much to figure out though. unless you bridge your pad or somehow manage to alter the hardware (which I doubt is even possible) there isn't anything you can do to get a radioshack adapter. good luck though.

[MirAge]

hi all im looking for the most compatible adapter for my newly ordered cobalt flux, alot of people have said ems adapter and i have been reading posts, i am only going to use the one pad will i have any issues if i buy that, or will i be able to set it all up fine? not rlly sure any help u guys can lend id really appretaite, im really confused on what to buy, and i really wana use it for stepmania so long as i have no issues to performance ect.
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[diddrstrait]

best thing to do is check the return policy. compatibility with CFs has been pretty hit or miss. It SHOULD hopefully work, but incase it doesn't you want to be able to return the adapter.

[MirAge]

k ill go with ems, but lets say that doesnt work, do i have any other options heh?
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[diddrstrait]

you could try the super dual box, or the PS Joy Converter from lik-sang. go to the adapter listing at stepmania.com and I believe the PS Joy Converter is the first one listed. that one could possibly work well, though it is rather expensive for a single player adapter.

[MirAge]

actually rescently ive been hering great stuff about the paralell
http://www.levelsix.com/detail.aspx?ID=4 there

can u confrim that this works, some peopel are saying the newer shipped cf's axctually wont work with this but im not shure if thats a bunch of hub up and duwn heh
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[diddrstrait]

the parallel adapter is supposedly THE most compatible adapter out there. the only problem is you have to install drivers for it and you can only have one pad hooked up at a time, while with a single player USB adapter you can hook up two through different USB ports. I imagine it would work fine, as no one I know personally has complained about compatibility issues. The adapters were very hard to come by until recently (for awhile you could only get them with BNS ignitions), so that's why everyone started going for USB adapters. but yes, the parallel adapter should work fine. it's good to see that they are becoming more available.

[MirAge]

well considering theres a good chance it is and its only 4.99 im gonna take the chance and order it, im only gona be doing singles anyways, so im good there im just praying that this works

thanx for all info man def guna try pralell
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[ddrwannabbe123]

Ok i need help guys....I just recently got Stepmania and i want to hook my pad up to my compy.....but before plugging it in i need help adding it to controllers....Which kind off controller do i select??? I have windows XP and a driver for my pad. My adapter is the printer port(lpt) adapter.
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[radish28]

Has anyone gotten the Super Box4 working wiht a ddr mat? On the box it claims it works fine with ddr pads but L+R makes it act all weird. I tried holding Select+Start+Up for 5 seconds or so but it dosent seem to do anything

[nayten]

[diddrstrait]

yeah, it's false advertising. I first bought 2 radioshack adapters (because I wanted to play 2 player of course!). went into the button test and saw the "dance pad" test screen and was all excited. that is until I played SM, found out that not only did it not register axis correctly, but that it LAGGED. so unless someone finds a fix for this (good luck...I'll never have to post in this thread again if you do ), anyone with a radioshack adapter is SOL.

[Maniblack]

Hey, dont post here much, but before dishing out over 300 bux for a new cobalt flux, id like to know if its compatible with a SmartJoy PLUS usb adapter. If it is, i would like to know if it works well, or has timing issues of any kind. Thanks.
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[diddrstrait]

pantera has stated that it is incompatible with CFs. you are free to try, as these things sometimes very from person to person, but I wouldn't expect it to work. stick with the PS Joy Converter, BNS parallel port adapter, or EMSUSB.

[Maniblack]

Alright, so, do you guys think i should go with the cf and just order another adapter or buy a red octane metal pad?also, are those any good?
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[nayten]

Ive never personally used a RedOctane metal pad, but I would expect them to be decent. I'd say if you have the skill and the means, read up on the stickies and build your own metal pad. I'm in the process of getting the supplies for my own. It's a lot cheaper than a metal pad, even before you factor in the shipping costs.

[drogan]

i just got a BNS ignition 2.0 and it came with a free lpt adptor what dirvers do i need for it it didnt come with any and judgeing from the post about the bns not working with the lpt adptors not working with them looks like im scerwed.