How's about joy stick support ?...

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7 of 9

How's about joy stick support ?...

Post #1by 7 of 9 » 21.02.2003, 00:51

so we can fly through the universe.

Brilliant programme 9 out of 9 !

Love

7 of 9

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Now that's an idea

Post #2by Guest » 21.02.2003, 00:57

I reckon that's a great idea

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Post #3by selden » 21.02.2003, 01:28

7,

I'm not sure about the Mac or Linux versions, but joystick control already exists in the Windows version of Celestia.

Unfortunately, it's not as versatile as might be. It'd be *really* nice if the user could assign or reassign which did what, especially with joysticks that have more rotation axes and buttons (hint, hint)

According to Celestia's "Controls" file:

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F8 enables the joystick

X axis    = Yaw
Y axis    = Pitch
L trigger = roll left  ( = button C on my Microsoft Precision Pro)
R trigger = roll right ( = button D)
Button 1  = slower     ( = trigger button )
Button 2  = faster     ( = left, larger, thumb button)

I hope this helps a little.
Selden

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7 of 9

Joy stick ?

Post #4by 7 of 9 » 21.02.2003, 08:38

Thank you Selden ...

I shall investigate further.

Love

7 of 9

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7 of 9

Joy Stick

Post #5by 7 of 9 » 21.02.2003, 13:05

Thank you...

I have initiated the Joy stick controls ...

This is a huge enhancement to the experience !

May I suggest that a targeting system would greatly improve functionality.... perhaps even a route planner ?

Once again... thank you for your help.

Love

7 of 9


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