I think it's cool that....

[Jeff Strong]

.....we can use both controller and keyboard controls at the same time. It makes 2 player games so much easier. No need to pass the controller

 

[Zach]

Are there any problems that arise by doing this?

 

[Jeff Strong]

None that I've noticed so far.

 

[Stuart Webster]

There might be a bit of fighting between whether or not the keyboard or the controller have control over the menus...

 

[Zach]

That's a layer 8 issue. Problem is BEHIND keyboard.

 

[DeeEff]

As long as it isn't a layer 10 (government) issue, we should be okay.

 

[Zach]

*Only applicable to users within the United States

 

[Timelord]

It's surprisingly flexible.

I have mine set up so I use my Arcade Style interface (Hotrod) to control the flippers and HUD and can use the either the right-hand Joystick (Digital, not analog) or the mouse for the plunger. We step up to the computer when we play multiplayer, just like a real pinball machine.

It works quite well that way too.

For the menu I can use either the mouse pointer, mouse scroll or arrow keys without confusing the application.

We use the left-hand digital joystick for the nudge. I am very happy with the present control interface, but am looking forward to when Farsight includes the support for the VPin style plunger, dual monitor and DMD controller to enhance the game.

Kudos to Mike and Stuart for this version (.022) it is rock solid and very enjoyable at this point.

Link to HotRod ifto

The HotRod was manufactured by HannaHo, but I believe is is no longer available.

Timelord ...