M$ Sidewinder 3D Pro on USB - 2?

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Hi,
Just found this board and thread and read throught the whole lot, both threads, over the last 2+ years.

I would like to order one of these boards for my 3d pro, either complete or in kit form.

In addition, if you need someone to put them together, then I would be happy to put 50+ together, as long as p+p was covered to/from the UK.

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I thought I should update one more time about the calibration.

I found out that after unplugging and replugging my joystick into the adapter, it now calibrates fine in windows control panel (although it is unnecessary with the 3dPro).

I believe the calibration swings may have been due to static buildup.?!
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Just want to add that Im interested in a completed converter too, kit form if there is limited supply of the complete version.
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Hello, I just started reading this today. I have a 3D pro. I just got a dell studio xps with vista. I wanted to know if your device will allow me to use my 3D pro. Thanks
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Post by BoosteV »

Great project. Enough money spent checking / hoping stick designers will get it right one more time in history.

Count me in for -=2 units=- to be installed on I/O bracket.

completed or kit


Greetings,

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Post by Ares »

Like most people here, I have stumbled across this site while trying to resurrect my old MS joystick.

So if this is still valid, I'd like to get 2 complete pieces.

BTW, how much $ for one are we talking about ? And I hope you have paypal....
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My second converter...
Improved the circuit path and fewer solder points.



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Post by Goblin »

I've tried just about everything to get XP to recognize my Force Feedback with the USB dongle w/o success.
Are these still being made? How do I get one? How much do they cost?
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Goblin wrote:I've tried just about everything to get XP to recognize my Force Feedback with the USB dongle w/o success.
If you tried a PP dongle or a USB-stick converter, yeah, not working.. W/ the 3DP-Vert you would be able to use all functions of the stick except the force feedback part (the OS will "see" a regular stick, not a ff device).
Goblin wrote:Are these still being made? How do I get one? How much do they cost?
Currently there are none available but there may be a run of "some assembly required" kits in the future, cost should be < $20. If you really want one you can try to build one yourself.
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Wasp wrote:My second converter...
Improved the circuit path and fewer solder points.
lol, wth at WAY over filtering your images? Improved the circuitry? like you put it on a taffy puller?? ;D
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Hi!

there is someone who sells me a programmed REV 2 Tiny chip?

Thanks

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Are these still going around?

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Sorry about waking up the thread, but im wondering if i can still get one of theres and how much it will be
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Post by fastbak »

Please count me in too.! I've just found this site and its great! I've just started to get back into Descent and found its not so easy today with XP. Its also nice to see Koolbear is still around!!! He has helped more people with this game than anyone!! Hope I can get one, please let me know...fastbak
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Post by Aus-RED-5 »

This thread was started back in '07.
It's not likely to happen and KB has been MIA well over a year now. Work and family are the likely cause.

You'll be better off DIY if you have the know how.

Sorry :(
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Post by Pandora »

all the recent talk of people coming back to play (and play aother levels that SD and Skybox) I am really keen to come back as well. I secured an old Sidewinder from ebay, and wondered if there is still any possibility of getting a USB converter, or has the window of opportunity run out?
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Talk to Sickone.
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Post by Pandora »

thanks, Merlin! I had completely missed the stickied thread. :oops:
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