Red Octane Afterburner

neotwig · Basic Member Joined: 18 May 2005 Location: Ohio

I just ran into more problems with one of my pads disconnecting using the USB interface on a Mac running StepMania 3.9rc2. Unfortunately I mixed up the control boxes so I'm not sure if only one of my 2 boxes has the problem or if both do.

One of my pads started disconnecting consistently during the first song I tried to play. I did verify that quitting and relaunching StepMania did allow the pad to reconnect. Unplugging was not necessary, at least not on a Mac.

I took the pad that was consistently disconnecting and plugged it into my Playstation. So far no problems on the PS1. I'll keep trying it, but I think the problem is just with the USB interface. Since the same cable is used to connect to the XBox, this might explain the problem occurring on those platforms and not the PS1 or PS2.
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Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject:

Heh, the Xbox/Pc/Mac problems remind me of how the ROIgnition 2.0 had problems with Xbox.
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SonGohanX · Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 10:44 am Post subject:

Update: Well, I just went to play some Extreme JP and the Afterburner is dead. Only the Up and A Buttons work. This is some serious bullshit.

Same results with USB.

;_;
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Falling/Fading/LostItAll · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Location: The Wired

boss matsumoto · Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 6:42 pm Post subject:

The Afterburner has burned out!!!1!! lololol

Just kidding. Read my post on the AIJ topic.
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impulse617 · Trick Member Joined: 06 Mar 2005

ok well for me durablility isn't really an issue.

I have an original RO metal pad, but i might exchange it for this by lying to them and saying it doesn't work even though it does. My problem with the RO is the responsiveness, i really have to hit the arrows hard to get them to respond. Another thing is that the upper right arrow (don't know what button it is). also works for the right arrow in addition to the right arrow. This is a problem for me because i feel like im cheating if i miss the right arrow and hit the other arrow by mistake and it still registers.

My question to every1 is, is this pad really responsive. Can u just tap the arrow to get it to respond or do u have to stomp on it

stewlab · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jan 2002 Location: Dirty Jerzz

for all the people who have control box issues such as myself, what is the situation? have you been able to contact RO? my control box is completely shot. help please
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Alayna · Basic Member Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Location: Madison, WI

Grr... Xbox- Controller not inserted error...

DDRNemesis · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Location: Bryan, OH

Hmm now I know never trust Redoctane with saying there pads are "great quality". Yea the pad might be very sensitive but if there are connection issues then screw this pad.
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ritalin24 · Basic Member Joined: 03 Mar 2005

So could we get some posts of the people that use it primarily on xbox that actually has no problems? I jus ordered one and play on xbox, I swear if this thing does not work I will scream obsenities. Just my luck.

SonGohanX · Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject:

Hello,

Thank you for the email. The issue maybe with your PC. Try updating all your windows updates. Also please make sure you have the latest drivers for USB 2.0.

Thank you,
Service RedOctane

uh....thanks. =/
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The Game II · Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 9:05 pm Post subject:

I have it and I will post my thoughts about the pad tomorrow. I've only got a couple songs in so far (I was watching the 24 finale).

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sephiroth1215 · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 5:46 am Post subject:

I have yet to get mine but I asked if the problem will be fixed before I get mine and here's the responce:

Hello,
This is the new, redesigned version of the Metal pad. We expect that the
XBOX/PC connectivity issue will no be a problem.

The Game II · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 7:36 am Post subject:

My thoughts on the pad...

It's by far the best home pad I've ever played on. The arrows feel weird at first because it's not plexiglass like the arcade pad, but they're just as responsive.

Like any pad, it takes some time to get used to. It didn't take me long to break this sucker in. I can play the many forms that I know of without any problem.

Is it better than the Cobalt Flux? By far. Thea afterburner is just a better play all around.

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Hidyman · Basic Member Joined: 20 May 2005

I ordered mine on 5/20 should be here 5/27.
I don't have any experience with pre-built metal pads.
I have built my own, but it weighs about 100 pounds and I'm looking to do doubles.
I'll let you guys know how it works when it gets here.
I'll be using stepmania most likely.
(Although I do have an XBOX)

impulse617 · Trick Member Joined: 06 Mar 2005

sounds like the only thing CF has on this thing is durability. I hope RO will exchange the original for the afterburner

OdangoAtama · Basic Member Joined: 23 May 2005 Location: Brooklyn NY

Just an idea that popped into my head about the Afterburner not working properly on the PC:

Has anyone tried connecting the pad with an adaptor through the Playstation cable? I wouldn't really know yet as I don't have the pad or the adaptor.

Just a suggestion...

Jaytron · Trick Member Joined: 09 Apr 2005