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Genera Information for FunStick pro

Package Contents

After opening the box containing the FunStick pro, check to

make sure you have received these items.

• A FunStick pro game controller

• A CD containing software & manual

System Requirements

• Macintosh computer with an available USB port 

• Mac OS 8.1 or higher

Hardware Overview

Please take a moment to review the diagram below to familiar-

ize yourself with the buttons and switches on your FunStick pro.

Figure 1 - Button/Switch Operation

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Summary of Contents for FunStick pro

Page 1: ...USB FunStick pro Game Controller User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications However there is no promise that interference will not happen in a particular installation CE Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that this ...

Page 3: ...ardware Overview 2 Operation Reference 3 Installation 5 Hardware Installation 5 Software Installation 6 Programming for FunStick pro 7 Choosing a Game Set 8 Editing a Game Set 9 Creating an All New Game Set 11 Using Game Sprockets to Configure the FunStick pro 11 Calibrating the FunStick pro 12 Specifications 13 ii ...

Page 4: ...o fit your individual prefer ences for the game you like to play Please read this manual for information about installing pro gramming and configuring the controller s buttons to fit your pref erences At Macsense we are continually searching for ways to improve our products and our company If you have any suggestions or if you have questions about the FunStick pro please e mail our technical suppo...

Page 5: ... these items A FunStick pro game controller A CD containing software manual System Requirements Macintosh computer with an available USB port Mac OS 8 1 or higher Hardware Overview Please take a moment to review the diagram below to familiar ize yourself with the buttons and switches on your FunStick pro Figure 1 Button Switch Operation 1 ...

Page 6: ...love and it should it s modeled after a real flightstick controller from the cockpit of an F A 18 jet fighter The stick offers 360 degree directional movement and its auto centering functionality returns the stick to a neutral position when released Hat Switch When using the FunStick pro s Hat Switch with a flight simulator game the Hat Switch provides you with the option to choose from a variety ...

Page 7: ... Control Stick Faders You can make minute adjustments to the X or Y axes using the faders located on the top of the FunStick pro on top next to the Stick 3 ...

Page 8: ... follow these steps 1 Plug the FunStick pro s USB connector firmly into an avail able USB port of your computer NOTE On most Apple computers the USB ports can usually be found on the keyboard or in the back panel of the com puter If all of your computer s ports are occupied you may need to plug the FunStick pro s USB connector and any other USB devices currently connected to your computer into a U...

Page 9: ...cable to your computer please locate this CD and follow the directions below 1 Insert the FunStick pro CD into your computer s CD ROM drive and wait several moments for your computer to read the disc An FunStick pro Installer screen appears with an FunStick pro Installation Icon like the one below 2 Double click this icon The following screen appears Figure 2 Installer Screen 3 Follow the onscreen...

Page 10: ... example a game set for a boxing game could have func tion button 2 correspond to punch while a different game set designed for a flight simulation game could have that same button correspond to a shoot action You can configure your FunStick pro s buttons in one of these four ways Choose an existing game set that have been pre pro grammed Edit the existing game set and save as a new game set Creat...

Page 11: ...lect Macsense GameDevices in the control panel The FunStick pro setup menu shown below appears Click the Current Setting box and a pop up menu appears 2 Hold the mouse button down and drag the cursor to the game set that best matches the game you will be playing When you have chosen a proper game set release the mouse button 3 Exit the program and begin playing NOTE If you would like to make a sli...

Page 12: ...the control panel The FunPad pro setup menu shown previous page appears Click the Current Settings box and a pop up menu appears 2 Hold the mouse button down and drag the cursor to the game set that offers the closest match to the game you will be playing When you have chosen the game set you want to modify release the mouse button 3 Click the Edit button and the Edit Screen shown below appears Fi...

Page 13: ...eystroke now appears in the highlighted dialogue box as shown below You can also select a modifier to represent a shift control option or command keystroke for the button that is high lighted NOTE If you don t know what keystroke represents the specific action you desire consult the manual of the game you will be playing Also note that it is possible for multiple FunStick pro but tons to represent...

Page 14: ... Using Game Sprockets to Configure the FunStick pro Instead of to using the FunStick pro configuration options that are included with the software you can use Game Sprockets to configure the buttons switches and directional movements of your FunStick pro Game Sprockets is a software interface developed by Apple that can be used to improve game play This software works as a middleman between the ga...

Page 15: ...to calibrate the movement 1 Use the X and Y Control Stick Faders to make minute adjustments to the X or Y axes located on the top of the FunStick pro on top next to the Stick 2 Calibrate the stick movement through the Edit Screen located in the Macsense GameDevices control panel Simply follow the onscreen instructions to calibrate the FunStick pro for your system 11 ...

Page 16: ... Switch Wheel Rudder Switch Wheel Function Button Throttle Connector USB Type B Cable Length 140 cm 1 4 m EMI RFI CE Approved FCC Class B Weight 513 2 grams N W 1 13 lbs N W Temperature Operating 0ºC to 50 C 32ºF 122ºF Storage 40ºC to 50ºC 40ºF 122ºF Humidity Operating 10 to 80 non condensing Storage 5 to 90 non condensing 12 ...

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