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diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

did you put in the up start select code? that would most likely fix the problem with the super dual box. install the drivers that came with it if you want to, I haven't seen any difference in performance with or without them, but I don't have CFs...

mess with the gap until you are to the point where it feels most accurate...I really don't know exactly how out of sync the CFs will be with the computer, and it may depend on what sort of usb support you have (as in the lag may be greater is your usb is less than v2.0). fiddle with it until it feels right.

report back with whether or not it works out for you. if it does, share your settings please. I'll credit you as a CF tester

thekirai21 · Basic Member Joined: 06 Jul 2004

Okay, I'm about this: | | close to setting up the controls up, but one little problem.

When I try to Add the controller, but it said 'Gameport or gameport driver are not properly configured. Go to Device Manager. So I go there, but I have no idea what to do...

Does this also happen for USB ports? If so, what do you do?
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diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

this does not happen with USB ports, as USB is typically hot-swap hardware that has the drivers built in. see if you can PM pantera and ask him to send you some drivers or something...I really don't know how else you can get it properly configured. I know what's wrong, I just don't have the software to help you out. I believe he has this setup and may be able to assist you with it.

thekirai21 · Basic Member Joined: 06 Jul 2004

Mmkay. Thanks Synco.
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Dancing Dan · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 10:04 pm Post subject:

diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

I've never heard of that adapter...though I guess it obviously doesn't work if it is doing that with the axis. before you go any further, you should pick up a new adapter. though it is good new if it is at least giving a signal. that leads me to believe that a CF will most likely be somewhat managable with most working adapters once we get the timing figured out. thanks :0)

konrad87 · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 7:34 pm Post subject:

i got a SUper Joy Box 9 from ebay and my ddr ultramix pad that came with the bundle. the adapter only does the one axis thing. is there any drivers for this adapter that can make pressing 2 arrows at the same time possible?

to see what adapter i'm looking it's on ebay under xbox to pc converter. too lay too put up link. sorry

diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

can you please read the rest of the thread before posting? as I've said, no one here has tested Xbox adapter setups with stepmania extensively to know what adapters are reliable. as of now, there are none to my knowledge. I've said many times that I know absolutely nothing about Xbox USB adapters. I would assume that the vast majority of them are like radioshack adapters in the sense that since they are USB devices, there are no drivers that you can use to fix the problem because the problem lies in the hardware itself (USB is a hot-swap prehiphral format, meaning that drivers are usually built into the device).

sorry if I came off as rude, but this question has been asked before and has been met with the same response each time: no one knows for sure what adapters work for Xbox pads. if you would like to buy some different adapters and test them, there are some tips I have. if an adapter from a particular brand does not work, do not expect a different model from the same brand to work. instead, see if you can find an adapter to try that is made by a different company. you should also do some research on different boards and email the tech support at stepmania to ask if they know of any working Xbox->USB adapters. that's all i can think of for now.

Dancing Dan · Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 6:01 pm Post subject:

Ok sync, that sounds good. I guess im gonna get a new adaptor. Any recommendations on which ones u think will work best with my CF?
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diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

alrighty, I'd say try an EMS USB adapter or a super dual box (available off of Ebay or from lik-sang). I'm sure that the EMS adapter works with CFs, and I would assume the super dual box does too...but I'm not sure how well. there have been many reports of lag with the EMS and CFs, but if you are willing to tinker with your global gap setting in stepmania, go ahead and get one of those.

Pantera · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 7:18 am Post subject:

Actually, I kinda just had one of thoes "well duh!" moments. Instead of getting an adapter that supports two controllers, you can get two single controller adapters and hook them up to seperate USB ports (assuming you have multiple USB ports). Although the major disadvantage here would be the monetary costs, but wouldn't it be a safer bet in terms of the voltage for the pads?

I've already got my BNS parallel port adapter, and it works great, so instead, I might just by the SmartJoy PLUS and save myself some cash

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diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

I don't know if it would or not. I've never really tried it to see...you're welcome to test it out if you want.

skarqe · Basic Member Joined: 15 Jul 2004

*sigh* I just got my bns dx extreme today and i tried it with the emsusb2 adapter that says gun controller and it didnt work. I tried all the things listed on page 2, but still nothing. I went to "test input" in stepmania and it doesnt recognize anything. So the bns dx extreme and the emsusb2 "gun controller" dont work with stepmania on Mac osX.

diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

ok, new request...please state what OS you are using when you talk about a problem with an adapter. most adapters are listed as PSX->PC adapters I believe. I'm pretty sure that the EMS adapters have a switch that say "game" and "PC". I would assume that it wouldn't be recognized by a mac, but I don't use macs. I guess we should create a list of adapters that work with macs as well. sorry if I gave the impression that I had a clue what I was talking about with regards to all operating systems.

Pantera · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 4:52 pm Post subject:

diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

well yeah, i was referring to whether or not they would work with CFs. I've even said before that two single player adapters work if you want to hook two pads up

skarqe · Basic Member Joined: 15 Jul 2004

I bought my ems usb2 from level six and it said it was compatible with mac so i dont think that is the problem.

PureBlue · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 6:19 am Post subject:

OK, I have a metal BNS pad and ems usb2. Now before I hook my pad up to my ems usb2, I need to ask, I heard that CF's have lag with ems usb2's, but my question is, does this lag happen with all metal pads period or just CF's?

Oh and to skarqe: It has been proven ems usb2 converters are NOT compatible with macs. If you want a mac compatible converter, get a smart joy plus. Oh, and before Sync mentions it, remember to hold down up + start+ select at anytime when your smart joy plus is plugged in.

diddrstrait · Trick Member Joined: 01 Jan 2004

yeah, thanks...my head is going to explode if I have to say the code again...

I'm pretty sure redoctane metal pads work fine with USB converters. I would assume homebuilts would too, becuase they are wired from a generic playstation controller.