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Re: 2 Joysticks?
- Subject: Re: 2 Joysticks?
- From: msc1983@mac.com (Matthew Carpenter)
- Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 23:39:52 GMT
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In article <3BDD71B2.5DBBCFCF@apple2.com>, eeastman@apple2.com wrote:
> All you need is a simple 'Y' adapter to convert the X-Y axis and buttons
> to the other set used by the 2nd joystick. That's only four wires
> different. Note that generally the player using joystick #1 will have
> access to joystick #2's main button. This can not be helped unless you
> remove that wire from the 'Y' adapter to prevent cheating. This is not
> recommended as you will want to use the second button on many games that
> are single player only and you do not want to constantly open and close
> your IIgs to add/remove the adapter.
Thank you for the Pinouts, I'll go to get parts to make a 'Y' adapter tomorrow.
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