[PD] Guitar Heroes controller

[PSPunch]

Hans,


Is your hardware labeled to be specifically for PS2?

At least this one article mentions that the hardware is equal among all 
platforms.
http://www.hwhell.com/articles/gametrak-hardware-review

If you are using a generic PS2 <-> USB converter, it does seem likely 
that the converter is filtering obscure data other than the conventional 
buttons. i.e., the one I use filters out only the input from the analog 
keys.



> On a related note, I just bought one of these very nice controllers  
> called a gametrak.  It is basically like two 3D joysticks but instead  
> of sticks, it has strings which you can clip on to things to track  
> them in 3D.  The cheesy promo video gives you a good idea of what you  
> can do with it:
> 
> http://www.in2games.uk.com/corporate/press-item.php?pressid=5
> 
> I used one that Jonas Hielscher let me borrow and I plugged it in and  
> it just worked with [hid].  I just got the one I ordered, it is a  
> "PlayStation 2" controller, I am not sure which Jonas' is.  But with  
> mine, it shows up in [hid] fine, but I don't get any data from it.
> 
> Anyone know, is there something special about PS2 USB controllers?
> 
> .hc
> 
> 
> On Mar 12, 2008, at 8:12 PM, Derek Holzer wrote:
> 
>> Should just be HID protocol. Check the help patch for the [hid] object
>> (in Extended or self-compiled) and see what parameters come in. After
>> that, enjoy mapping them to something and rock out!
>>
>> d.
>>
>> James Rojsirivat wrote:
>>> I've seen some developments with the Guitar Heroes controller on
>>> Max/MSP. I've been unable to get the one patch I found to really  
>>> open in
>>> PD. I'd love to try to do something with it. Anyone has any  
>>> experience
>>> developing and working with the Mac/PC version of the controller  
>>> in PD?
>>> Any tips would greatly be appreciated.
>> -- 
>> derek holzer ::: http://www.umatic.nl ::: http://blog.myspace.com/ 
>> macumbista
>> ---Oblique Strategy # 71:
>> "Fill every beat with something"
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