Spin the knob to enter characters

Posted by: tfabris

Spin the knob to enter characters - 15/11/2001 14:12

When naming EQ and radio station presets, I would really like to be able to spin the knob, arcade-game-style, to enter the letters for the presets.
Posted by: Terminator

Re: Spin the knob to enter characters - 15/11/2001 14:35

I second this wish!

Posted by: Diznario

Re: Spin the knob to enter characters - 15/11/2001 18:42

Good Idea!

arcade-game-style

Nicely put. That's the perfect description. I might have said "Nokia model 7100 style", but I think your version is more universal.
Posted by: eternalsun

Re: Spin the knob to enter characters - 16/11/2001 19:25

I remember the days you had to bang the joystick, the kind with the big red ball on top to spell the letters.

Calvin
Posted by: tfabris

Re: Spin the knob to enter characters - 16/11/2001 21:09

Plenty of early games used rotary encoders.
Posted by: pgrzelak

Re: Spin the knob to enter characters - 17/11/2001 14:02

[smiles]

And a lot of them still do... As recreated in M.A.M.E., or with the original cabinet. I am personally very fond of Tempest and Major Havoc myself...

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