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<blockquote data-quote="seattlemark" data-source="post: 198902" data-attributes="member: 1959"><p>Way back when TPA for PC was in Beta, in Aug. 2013 Karl had started the Beta sub-forum thread at <a href="http://digitalpinballfans.com/showthread.php/5430-No-Pinball-Wizard-Support?p=96012&viewfull=1#post96012" target="_blank">http://digitalpinballfans.com/showthread.php/5430-No-Pinball-Wizard-Support?p=96012&viewfull=1#post96012</a> asking about TPA support for the "Pinball Wizard" from Nanotech. The current manufacturer site for the Pinball Wizard controller is <a href="http://nanotechent.com/pinball-wizard.php" target="_blank">http://nanotechent.com/pinball-wizard.php</a> </p><p></p><p>I am wondering if in the years since if anyone has gotten that Pinball Wizard to fully work with the analog TPA features that currently works with the Xbox controller. Analog nudging control in TPA with Pinball Wizard? Analog plunger control in TPA with Pinball Wizard? (I find that with the Xbox controller and its default settings in TPA, it's variable on nudging force depending on how fast I move the left joystick on the Xbox controller. For the plunger and the default right joystick of the Xbox Controller, I find that the force is determined on how far back I pull the right joystick.) Has anyone been able to achieve this same level of analog variability using the Pinball Wizard with its nudging? How about with its plunger? If you've gotten these analog features to fully work with Pinball Wizard and TPA did you use a joystick controller mapper such as x360ce, or JoyToKey, or Xpadder?</p><p></p><p>In general, how have people liked the Pinball Wizard with TPA? Depending on folks' answers to my questions, I may purchase one as it would go nicely with my new setup. I found online yesterday a wall mount that will let me rotate my smaller 40inch TV into portrait mode on the wall. (Prior to my ordering it, I tested with the TV on it's side, and it was a nice experience to have a 34 inch long table in front of me. But not safe for long term use without the wall mount.) Here are some sites for that wall mount that has rotate mode:</p><p>Cheetah Articulating Arm TV Wall Mount 23-Inch to 49-Inch, 20-Inch Extension</p><p>U.S. Amazon site where it's highly rated: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GTT0VO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GTT0VO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a></p><p>Manufacturer site: <a href="http://www.cheetahmounts.com/FOR-23-49-p/alamlb.htm" target="_blank">http://www.cheetahmounts.com/FOR-23-49-p/alamlb.htm</a></p><p></p><p>I also bought a barstool for when I am too lazy to stand. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Xbox controller will go on a tall box on top of a snack tray in front of me. I'll need a sturdier tall box if I get the Pinball Wizard.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seattlemark, post: 198902, member: 1959"] Way back when TPA for PC was in Beta, in Aug. 2013 Karl had started the Beta sub-forum thread at [url]http://digitalpinballfans.com/showthread.php/5430-No-Pinball-Wizard-Support?p=96012&viewfull=1#post96012[/url] asking about TPA support for the "Pinball Wizard" from Nanotech. The current manufacturer site for the Pinball Wizard controller is [url]http://nanotechent.com/pinball-wizard.php[/url] I am wondering if in the years since if anyone has gotten that Pinball Wizard to fully work with the analog TPA features that currently works with the Xbox controller. Analog nudging control in TPA with Pinball Wizard? Analog plunger control in TPA with Pinball Wizard? (I find that with the Xbox controller and its default settings in TPA, it's variable on nudging force depending on how fast I move the left joystick on the Xbox controller. For the plunger and the default right joystick of the Xbox Controller, I find that the force is determined on how far back I pull the right joystick.) Has anyone been able to achieve this same level of analog variability using the Pinball Wizard with its nudging? How about with its plunger? If you've gotten these analog features to fully work with Pinball Wizard and TPA did you use a joystick controller mapper such as x360ce, or JoyToKey, or Xpadder? In general, how have people liked the Pinball Wizard with TPA? Depending on folks' answers to my questions, I may purchase one as it would go nicely with my new setup. I found online yesterday a wall mount that will let me rotate my smaller 40inch TV into portrait mode on the wall. (Prior to my ordering it, I tested with the TV on it's side, and it was a nice experience to have a 34 inch long table in front of me. But not safe for long term use without the wall mount.) Here are some sites for that wall mount that has rotate mode: Cheetah Articulating Arm TV Wall Mount 23-Inch to 49-Inch, 20-Inch Extension U.S. Amazon site where it's highly rated: [url]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GTT0VO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/url] Manufacturer site: [url]http://www.cheetahmounts.com/FOR-23-49-p/alamlb.htm[/url] I also bought a barstool for when I am too lazy to stand. :) Xbox controller will go on a tall box on top of a snack tray in front of me. I'll need a sturdier tall box if I get the Pinball Wizard. [/QUOTE]
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