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Quadstick User Manual

User guide

2018

Summary of Contents for Quadstick

Page 1: ...Quadstick User Manual User guide 2018...

Page 2: ...Functions 40 USB Bluetooth channel selection 43 QuadStick Menu 44 Reference Cards 48 Changing Profiles 49 Selecting Output Names for PlayStation and XBox 50 Preferences 51 USB Emulated Devices 55 Huma...

Page 3: ...etooth 112 Settings 113 Serial communication 115 Wireless only operation 116 Data Channel assignment 117 Infrared Remote Control 118 The Quadstick Manager Program 121 Game Files Tab 122 Joystick Tab 1...

Page 4: ...n joystick PC keyboard key or mouse Inputs The mouthpiece has three sip puff sensors and a lip position sensor attached to the joystick gimbals On the right side of the joystick mouthpiece is a fourth...

Page 5: ...and the second controls a mix of the two sticks Other modes control the D Pad or Mouse pointer The information in the spreadsheet is converted by a menu command to a CSV file that is transferred to t...

Page 6: ...erference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause...

Page 7: ...7 Hardware Features...

Page 8: ...ctive configuration profile Boot process and self test USB connection status Mouthpiece Mouthpiece attached to Joystick Three Sip Puff tubes Analog pressure sensors XY motion Lip Button Lip Position S...

Page 9: ...9 External Outputs Status on top pair External Inputs Status on bottom pair Side Tube Mode selector sip puff tube Used to switch between different operating modes...

Page 10: ...jack with two optically isolated outputs Lip Button Jack Linear position sensor input Input Jack 3 5 mm stereo jack for Ability Switch inputs TTL 3 3Volt Serial Port Compatible with TTL 232R 3V3 AJ S...

Page 11: ...nector For hosting second daisy chained gamepads such as the UltraStik 360 Mayflash F300 Fightstick or the Dual Shock 4 Auxiliary Digital Inputs for 8 way external joystick Alternative USB connection...

Page 12: ...user in precise aiming The FPS gimbals use ball bearings for the axes and magnetic Hall Effect sensors for the position sensing This eliminates the two main sources of wear in the Original model and g...

Page 13: ...or Holder Thumb Screw Holds the Lip Sensor in position Loosen to slide the sensor to the desired location DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN It only needs to be snug It is possible to break the plastic bracket or cr...

Page 14: ...14 Sensors and Inputs...

Page 15: ...ece Sip Puff sensors While less frequently used the sip puff tube to the right of the mouthpiece can also be used as a sip puff input in configurations that do not require multiple mode sheets giving...

Page 16: ...16 TODO Control Name TODO Insert description text here TODO Control Name TODO Insert description text here...

Page 17: ...while applying a stronger pressure an adjustable delay default 1200ms is used to allow time for the pressure to move out of the soft region to the hard region before generating the signal While the p...

Page 18: ...minimum 9 percent Defines center dead zone Percent of physical movement joystick_deflection_maximum 30 percent Defines physical deflection scaled to 100 Signal deflection_multiplier_up 140 percent Adj...

Page 19: ...the axes the movement does not snap to one of the axis and has a more natural feel The default value for this setting is for circle 1 If you prefer the action of the original square dead zone instead...

Page 20: ...ers the next detection zone For instance starting at North the joystick can be moved from the Green area into the Blue Green Gray area towards either NE or NW and still maintain the North signal It ca...

Page 21: ...ne instant NW Joystick Outer ring North West zone instant N_inner Joystick Inner ring North zone delay NE_inner Joystick Inner ring North East zone delay E_inner Joystick Inner ring East zone delay SE...

Page 22: ...22 Using External Inputs External input switches can be connected to the Quadstick All input signals are logic level signals and require switch contacts suitable for low current applications...

Page 23: ...p to Shield SW1 instant digital_in_2 Input Jack Ring to Shield SW2 instant Table 2 External Digital Inputs 1 2 When using two Switches in this manner the Quadstick can detect the switch closures indep...

Page 24: ...24 The digital inputs can be used in the configuration spreadsheet just like a sip puff input...

Page 25: ...other Digital Input channel Two switches may be connected using the circuit below Input Name Description Delay digital_in_3 USB A Data to Gnd SW2 instant digital_in_4 USB A Data to Gnd SW1 instant Tab...

Page 26: ...uits Tip Ring and Shield or Ground Two switches may be connected using the following circuit Input Name Description Delay digital_in_5 Input Jack Tip to Shield SW1 instant digital_in_6 Input Jack Ring...

Page 27: ...27 Summary The goal of the Quadstick is to be able to extract as much information as possible using the mouth lips and external sensors to take advantage of any inputs the user can actuate...

Page 28: ...resented below The user can maintain a library of configuration files customized for individual games or tasks and load them into the QuadStick when desired by copying the associated CSV file into the...

Page 29: ...is changed or when the Quadstick is idle As shown on the following pages the columns and rows in a profile sheet follow a fixed layout The Outputs are in the leftmost column followed by an Output Func...

Page 30: ...ng conventions If this value is changed all the button names will be updated to match which can take a few minutes Output Names Dropdown list of the available output names The first row with a blank O...

Page 31: ...ter J is not part of the configuration and can be used for comments Mode Sheet Name Descriptive name of the sheet Only Reference Card is reserved The position of the sheet determines the number of the...

Page 32: ...ndicates the end of the list any outputs following an empty cell will be ignored A blank cell in an Inputs column means the Output is off in that mode It is permitted to have more than one Input assoc...

Page 33: ...list for Outputs The output names may use either the PlayStation or XBox names for the controller buttons Selecting the desired output names in cell A3 will automatically convert the names to the new...

Page 34: ...34 PlayStation Output Names Output names for the PlayStation 3 4...

Page 35: ...35 XBox Output Names Output names for XBox One and 360...

Page 36: ...36 Dropdown list for Inputs The list of inputs center mp_left_sip...

Page 37: ...soft mp_center_sip_soft mp_center_puff_soft mp_right_sip_soft mp_right_puff_soft mp_left_center_sip_soft mp_left_center_puff_soft mp_right_center_sip_soft mp_right_center_puff_soft mp_left_right_sip_s...

Page 38: ..._inner usb_1_NW_inner usb_2_N usb_2_NE usb_2_E usb_2_SE usb_2_S usb_2_SW usb_2_W usb_2_NW usb_2_N_inner usb_2_NE_inner usb_2_E_inner usb_2_SE_inner usb_2_S_inner usb_2_SW_inner usb_2_W_inner usb_2_NW_...

Page 39: ...5 usb_2_button_6 usb_2_button_7 usb_2_button_8 usb_2_button_9 usb_2_button_10 usb_2_button_11 usb_2_button_12 usb_2_button_13 usb_2_button_14 usb_2_button_15 digital_in_1 digital_in_2 digital_in_3 dig...

Page 40: ...40 Dropdown list for Ouput Functions normal The output is active only when the input is active toggle...

Page 41: ...n The default value is 100 which will turn on the output when the input reaches 100 A normal function turns on at 0 1 An optional parameter in percent may be added Ignore the red validation marker whe...

Page 42: ...rd keys from one input tap When the input is activated for less than 500 ms and released the output will be activated for 100 ms as the input is released If the input is activated for longer than 500...

Page 43: ...have a USB connection to one device while having a simultaneous Bluetooth connection to another When the profile mode sheet becomes active the chosen channel receives the data stream An example would...

Page 44: ...uadstick if the Quadstick Manager Program is installed The Save As CSV command will convert the spreadsheet into a CSV file and download it to the user s computer for users that are not running the QM...

Page 45: ...45 The Reference Card command will add a new sheet that contains a summary of the IO assignments that may be printed and used the remind the user of configuration details...

Page 46: ...46 List unused inputs will open a dynamically updated list of currently unused inputs for the active sheet...

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Page 48: ...48 Reference Cards Playstation output names XBox output names...

Page 49: ...then both four and five stay on and the pattern repeats The sum of the LED numbers indicates the mode number up to 15 increment_mode normal right_sip decrement_mode normal right_puff Since the command...

Page 50: ...Using the Default Configuration as an example To make it easier to remember button assignments the Quadstick can use either PlayStation or XBox button names and the spreadsheets can convert them from...

Page 51: ...it has a Preferences Sheet any values contained in it will override the values in Prefs csv Next any voice commands that change a Preference value can replace many of the values in Prefs csv or a Pref...

Page 52: ...30 percent Adjusts joystick deflection value in the DOWN direction deflection_multiplier_left 100 percent Adjusts joystick deflection value in the LEFT direction deflection_multiplier_right 100 percen...

Page 53: ...gital_out_1 0 on off Initial output state for relay 1 digital_out_2 0 on off Initial output state for relay 2 bluetooth_device_mode none Bluetooth HID Device Selection bluetooth_authentication_mode2 B...

Page 54: ...moves based on the scaled position from the joystick calculations When adjusting the joystick deflections and mouse speed first adjust the joystick in a game controller mode then adjust the mouse spe...

Page 55: ...ion it can emulate specific devices like 1 Dual Shock 3 for the PS3 2 A special emulation to support analog triggers with the X360CE program on Windows 3 XBox 360 controller for PCs 4 Dual Shock 4 for...

Page 56: ...e and Keyboard Devices These devices are generically called Human Interface Devices HID They each have a specific data report they send to the host over the USB connection From the perspective of the...

Page 57: ...evice a Flash drive This drive is used to hold the customized configuration files the user may wish to use for a particular game or for updating the internal software firmware that runs the Quadstick...

Page 58: ...ns Important for racing games 3 XBox 360 emulation Works for games that need an XBox 360 controller where x360ce is not an option or convenient 4 PS4 compatible mode Gives access to Touchpad Gyro and...

Page 59: ...0 default composite device In USB Emulation mode 0 the Quadstick functions as a Mouse Keyboard Game controller and Flash drive This mode is compatible with PC s Macs PlayStation 3 Brook Super Convert...

Page 60: ...angle R1 L1 and the D Pad buttons all include how hard they are being pressed in the data reported to the console The following illustration and table contain the names of the PS3 outputs used in conf...

Page 61: ...ht Joystick Down left_1 PS3 Left Button 1 left_2 PS3 Left Button 2 trigger left_3 PS3 Left Button 3 Press joystick right_1 PS3 Right Button 1 right_2 PS3 Right Button 2 trigger right_3 PS3 Right Butto...

Page 62: ...is calculated from the Square of the deflection from the center position not in linear proportion to the deflection This gives the ability for slow and fine control near the center position but also a...

Page 63: ...use_wheel_up Mouse Wheel Up rotation mouse_wheel_down Mouse Wheel Down rotation mouse_pan_left Mouse Pan Left tilt mouse_pan_right Mouse Pan Right tilt mouse_back Mouse Button Back mouse_forward Mouse...

Page 64: ...red by one of the sensor inputs or by a sequence of inputs in a specific order The Quadstick can press up to six keys simultaneously plus the Windows Shift Control and Alt keys These example rows are...

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Page 66: ...tial output state for relay 2 enable_DS3_emulation 1 Switch to pure Dual Shock 3 emulation The DS3 specific outputs are acceleration_x_left normal left acceleration_x_right normal right acceleration_y...

Page 67: ...difference is the Left and Right Triggers get converted as buttons with mode 0 and as Analog axes in mode 2 Full instructions for x360ce itself can be found on the X360CE website but the short version...

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Page 70: ...70 Next start the game and it should respond to the QuadStick as an XBox 360 controller...

Page 71: ...games still need a mouse or keyboard for some functions while playing or the game does not tolerate switching in and out of the XBox 360 mode When the Quadstick switches the USB emulation mode it dis...

Page 72: ...g the USB emulation in the prefs csv file instead of a game configuration file The Quadstick Manager Program has a setting on the Misc tab to accomplish this When the Quadstick starts and the PS4 mode...

Page 73: ...n_z_up normal up acceleration_z_down normal down gyroscope_y_cw normal left gyroscope_y_ccw normal right gyroscope_x_cw normal left gyroscope_x_ccw normal right gyroscope_z_cw normal up gyroscope_z_cc...

Page 74: ...the Switch will go back to sleep Since the Quadstick will not be in the NS mode with it starts up the user will need to quickly select the correct game file that has the protocol emulation set to 5 an...

Page 75: ...PS4 XBox One XBox 360 Wii Wii U Switch PC Mac A USB protocol converter is required or recommended for some game consoles The Quadstick can connect directly to the PS3 PS4 PC Mac and Nintendo Switch A...

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Page 77: ...eave the DS4 turned off Turn on the PS4 from the front panel not from the DS4 The Dual Shock 4 controller must be properly configured and prepared before use Without the DS4 connected to the USB A por...

Page 78: ...Some games will react to the interruption however many others are not affected by it If switching from one arrangement to the other the Quadstick will need to be unplugged and plugged back in again If...

Page 79: ...e DS4 The Quadstick will need to be unplugged and plugged back in to the PS4 again if the DS4 is removed after power is applied If the DS4 is plugged into the USB A port after power up and the system...

Page 80: ...ll Crossover method is recommended The PS4 continuously tests for a licensed controller with a seven minute timeout if it does not get the correct response Partial Crossover takes advantage of the res...

Page 81: ...e ports Enable PS4 Partial Crossover must be OFF In CronusPro Allows running Gamepacks in the CronusMax Turn on PS4 from the front panel not the DS4 The Quadstick must not change the USB emulation mod...

Page 82: ...f interruption every 7 minutes Not suitable for two player games Allows running Gamepacks in the CronusMax Partial Crossover support must be enabled using CronusPro Compatible with all Quadstick USB e...

Page 83: ...nfiguration spreadsheet to contain a Preference sheet with the enable PS3 emulation set to 4 if the PS4 specific outputs are used in that spreadsheet but in general the user does not want the Quadstic...

Page 84: ...thod of selecting the active slot is using the button on the CronusMax but they can also be selected by using a combination of controller buttons on the Quadstick if that feature is enabled in the Opt...

Page 85: ...Essentials gamepack The Select or Share button is remapped as Press Touchpad To remap the Right Analog Stick to control the location the touchpad is touched hold Select press Circle select normal mp_...

Page 86: ...h other input devices such as Joysticks Game controllers Mouse Trackball Eye gaze Head Tracker Keyboards Cannot run gamepacks but many similar functions can be run in Max Aim If gamepacks are a requir...

Page 87: ...pped within X Aim to any of the game controller outputs destined for the console Since the Quadstick can emulate a game controller mouse or keyboard at the same time it can compliment the other input...

Page 88: ...ions 99 of users having trouble with the PS4 not responding to the Quadstick after 7 minutes have not carried out the following instructions From the main menu in the PS4 go into the Settings With the...

Page 89: ...he Communication Method to Use USB Cable if the controller is a Version 2 controller Older systems may not have this feature For this next step the DS4 controller can be off or connected over USB to t...

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Page 91: ...91 If you see Disconnect select it then come back to this point in the process again Press the Options button then X to Forget Device...

Page 92: ...Quadstick into the PS4 Do not turn on the DS4 or touch any button on it When the Quadstick first powers up there may be a slowly varying dim yellow light from the DS4 as it is charging Once charged t...

Page 93: ...93 XBox One The XBox One consoles can be used with either a CronusMax Plus or a Brook Super Converter...

Page 94: ...ike the CronusMax there is no need to authenticate the converter each time power is applied A Windows PC may be needed occasionally for firmware updates The Quadstick operates in USB emulation modes 0...

Page 95: ...ccessory website BrookAccessory Facebook page Quadstick The Quadstick USB emulation mode should be set to Default 0 or Dual Shock 3 1 In QMP make sure Enable boot in PS4 USB mode is NOT checked on the...

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Page 98: ...vailable on the CronusMax com website CronusMax Plus Manufacturer s instructions for the XBox One Needs to be running most recent firmware V1 24 Use CronusPro to perform firmware updates Wireless Cont...

Page 99: ...roller off Plug the CronusMax into the console Observe an alternating U A on the CronusMax display Connect the XBox controller to the CronusMax Input port Wait for the U A to stop flashing on the Cron...

Page 100: ...e CronusMax into the console Plug the hub into the CronusMax input port with the XBox controller connected to one port and the Quadstick connected to the other The CronusMax display should display a n...

Page 101: ...101 PCPROG port See PS4 CronusMax PCPROG...

Page 102: ...ault configuration to a Switch game configuration file that has USB emulation mode 5 and the A button pressed within 45 seconds If the console is first turned on with its original controller the 45 se...

Page 103: ...A port The USB A port on the back of the Quadstick can be used in two different ways As a Host to 3 rd party devices like game controllers or joysticks firmware 1799 As an alternative Device port usi...

Page 104: ...evices Dual Shock 4 for authentication messages for the PlayStation Four console UltraStik 360 an arcade style joystick which can be incorporated into the array of inputs available to configure the Qu...

Page 105: ...ed into the USB A port and left off Turn on the console from the front panel The DS4 will appear to be off but it is supplying the Quadstick with a stream of data for authentication The joysticks and...

Page 106: ...joystick data show up in the same inputs as when it is used through the Quadstick Manager Program For example For PC games the WASD keys can be controlled like this The button inputs names are usb_1_b...

Page 107: ...he Left Analog stick outputs 0 or 100 only Since it is not analog it is not really suitable for applications requiring fine control but works well for WASD or character movement in first person shoote...

Page 108: ...Quadstick Only use the feature in other configuration files that are selected after power up Power for the Quadstick only comes through the USB B port so it must remain connected to a power source wh...

Page 109: ...Direct without DS4 PS4 US360 F300 4 1799 CronusMax PS4 Full Crossover USB Hub then CM US360 F300 0 or 4 Any Once connect changin Second to the D CronusMax PS4 Partial Crossover CM US360 F300 0 or 4 An...

Page 110: ...0 F300 0 Second to a Wir CronusMax PCPROG with XBox 360 PC US360 F300 0 Wired X connect connect QMP or Nintendo Switch NS Direct NS US360 F300 5 1820 Coov N100 USB Converter N100 US360 F300 3 QS mu em...

Page 111: ...ock 3 emulat PS3 PlayStation 3 console 2 X360CE compatible Keyboard and Flash DS3 Dual Shock 3 controller 3 XBox 360 game cont CM CronusMax Plus USB protocol converter 4 PS4 compatible g Keyboard and...

Page 112: ...it can emulate a generic Gamepad or a Joystick or it can be used as a serial connection for relaying voice commands The Quadstick Manager Program can also use the serial connection over Bluetooth to...

Page 113: ...own when the Device mode is set to none In QMP the Misc tab contains fields for the three settings The connection mode for PCs and Android devices is almost always pair and the Auth mode is usually 2...

Page 114: ...se to combo it may be necessary to first un pair the Quadstick from its host then re pair it before the new device type will be functional The Bluetooth settings need to take effect upon power up so t...

Page 115: ...the back of the Quadstick normally used as a switch input can be used as a physical serial connection with a FTDI Future Technology Devices International Ltd TTL 232R 3V3 AJ cable if the Bluetooth ser...

Page 116: ...Wireless only operation When used as a Bluetooth mouse keyboard or combo the Quadstick can be powered by a battery pack like the Anker Astro E1 5200mAh or similar instead of receiving power from a ho...

Page 117: ...destined for the mouse keyboard or game controller outputs is only sent to the USB port by default When using the Bluetooth for one of these devices the Data Channel must be changed to bluetooth in ce...

Page 118: ...t Xmit IR code from command table ir_play Xmit IR code from command table ir_stop Xmit IR code from command table ir_fast_forward Xmit IR code from command table ir_rewind Xmit IR code from command ta...

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Page 121: ...Lip position sensor Game configuration file management Voice commands interface Voice command file management Firmware updates External pointers interface for UltraStik 360 Joystick PC Mouse Tobii Eye...

Page 122: ...s are sorted alphbetically except default csv is always number one and prefs csv is not a game configuration file The number next to the filename corresponds with the LED lit when selecting the active...

Page 123: ...ther a cable or via Bluetooth this button commands the Quadstick to activate the selected file An alternative serial connection is available if the Quadstick is connected to the PC over USB _AND_ the...

Page 124: ...es from the program When requesting technical support copying the contents of this window and pasting it into the request can be helpful Remove from QuadStick button Will delete the selected file from...

Page 125: ...spreadsheet you can make changes and then click on the Download to Quadstick button to copy the new changes into the Quadstick s flash If you do not have editing rights and wish to make changes to th...

Page 126: ...om the list The spreadsheet still will be in your Google Drive unless you delete it there as well Add Game to User List button An alternative method of adding a spreadsheet to the User Custom list is...

Page 127: ...output signal to the corresponding output The closer to the center the four sliders are the most sensitive the joystick will be In the center the size of the dead zone can be controlled D Pad tab Sel...

Page 128: ...ck when it is released or when the user slightly touches it can cause unwanted outputs all option The four directional sliders can be adjust simultaneously by linking their movement To adjust them ind...

Page 129: ...erence Settings These are the actual preference settings that are calculated from the Sliders that go into the prefs csv file If a configuration requires a mode with unique joystick preferences these...

Page 130: ...ab for firmware updates that automates the process The transcript in the lower left corner will display a message similar to this Download new firmware file Please wait Backup game configuration files...

Page 131: ...e Quadstick to reboot It can take a minute or two 4 Once the Quadstick has rebooted it will be empty and running a simple default profile with a mouse in mode 5 USB emulation mode 0 5 Copy all of your...

Page 132: ...H VCL stands for Voice Control Language A VCL file is associated with a specific program by matching the name of the file with the name of the program The QuadStick vcl file which was installed as par...

Page 133: ...the PC via USB and Enable Voice Commands over USB is on in the Misc tab voice commands may be used without a serial connection If the voice commands are to be used with a game console then a serial co...

Page 134: ...134 It can be closed after DNS has finished starting up...

Page 135: ...n off toggle repeat button name times default to 10 Analog sticks Left Stick player move Right Stick look camera view Direction up down left right stick direction stick direction pct for sec seconds Q...

Page 136: ...136 D pad inner 1 100 D pad outer 20 100 joy stick dead zone circle square anti dead zone 0 50...

Page 137: ...g a phase containing a reference to the list buttons square circle triangle cross x home ps3 buttons Command 1 1 100 200 The items within the Command parentheses follow this format for activating outp...

Page 138: ...t D Pad Right South East D Pad Down and Right South D Pad Down South West D Pad Down and Left West D Pad Left North West D Pad Up and Left Analog Sticks Player Up Holds stick in specified direction by...

Page 139: ...g the operation of the Quadstick Command Description mode Change selected profile mode to new value reset Clear all output states and values to zero boot Reboot Quadstick help Print a Help messong loa...

Page 140: ...ile set volume pct Command volume 1 When set volume 25 is spoken the command seen by the Quadstick is volume 25 Vocola file set brightness pct Command brightness 1 When set brightness 50 is spoken the...

Page 141: ...on name and the changeTitle parameter must all match Voice commands that are always available Contains commands that are always available Usually commands that activate the contextual section and the...

Page 142: ...xtual section begins with cod Commands above the contextual section are always available In this example changeTitle cod will change the title of the QMP to include the word cod which will activate th...

Page 143: ...nd Outer rings to be detected as an inner ring input Outer Ring Deflection Threshold Controls how far the joystick needs to move before the position is detected as N S E W NW NE SW or SE See the secti...

Page 144: ...144 Miscellaneous Tab Misc tab Digital outputs inital state Bluetooth Module Device operating mode Bluetooth Module Authentication mode Bluetooth Module Connection mode...

Page 145: ...up down to light up the leds for the desired file then press the lip button Speaker Voulme Enable swap inputs with side tube A long hard puff on the side tube allows the user to temporarily remap the...

Page 146: ...re is no serial connection to the Quadstick this setting can be used for voice commands when the Quadstick is connected to the PC This setting overrides any serial connection Enable file management ov...

Page 147: ...from the Quadstick and update the controls in the program Save preferences to QuadStick Nothing is saved to the Quadstick until this button is clicked A new prefs csv file will be created and copied...

Page 148: ...148 Installation The Quadstick Manager Program installer can be downloaded from the Downloads page of the Quadstick com website Click Next then select the installation folder...

Page 149: ...149 In a few seconds the final screen will display...

Page 150: ...th the Quadstick Vocola requires Dragon Naturally Speaking to operate Installing the optional Vocola program for using the Quadstick with Dragon Naturally Speaking The Vocola installer installs a seri...

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Page 152: ...152 If the computer does not already have a copy of Microsoft support files needed by Vocola the following installer may launch...

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Page 166: ...166 The View README win32 txt check box can be turned off or just close the readme file when it opens...

Page 167: ...167 This window will show for a few minutes...

Page 168: ...168 Once the prerequisite Python programs are installed Natlink and Vocola will install...

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Page 175: ...175 When this program opens press any key to continue...

Page 176: ...176 This is where 99 of users that have problems with Vocola make their mistake You MUST Enable both Natlink and Vocola before things will run Click on Natlink Enable then on Vocola Enable...

Page 177: ...177 When the Vocola Enable button is pressed the following window will open The Vocola folder can be found in the Documents Natlink folder...

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Page 179: ...179 Next click on re Register Natlink This will connect Natlink with Dragon Naturally Speaking...

Page 180: ...180 You will see this reminder to reboot when the installer finishes...

Page 181: ...181 Just in case you forgot Another reminder to Reboot Did I mention you need to reboot...

Page 182: ...ltraStiks to the QuadStick where it is used in a game configuration The output from the QuadStick can be used by the PC or through a CronusMax to a game console See below for a wiring diagram A single...

Page 183: ...183 The mouse pointer can be controlled by any mouse or mouse substitute like a TrackIR or Tobii Eye Gaze system...

Page 184: ...adStick to detect that location The QuadStick uses the velocity of the joystick dropping to a low value to determine the user s intention and flashes the center Blue LED when it registers that locatio...

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Page 187: ...stick movement pattern recognition to expand on the number of inputs available When power is first applied the Singleton is in the mouse pointer mode mode 1 where the joystick movement controls the mo...

Page 188: ...ing will press the Windows key and return the Singleton to the Mouse mode If a desktop shortcut has been created to open the On Screen Keyboard OSK with a ctr alt K see appendix then a soft sip follow...

Page 189: ...s blocking the air holes can be pushed out from the barbed fitting end with a small wire or compressed air Soaking can help In multi user settings individual mouthpieces are recommended Contact QuadSt...

Page 190: ...190 Appendix...

Page 191: ...on the Desktop and select new Shortcut from the context menu 2 Browse to the location of the OSK EXE file 3 Give it a name click on Finish 4 Find the new shortcut icon and Right Click on it 5 Choose...

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Page 194: ...Android host instead of using Bluetooth and being powered by another source The catch is the Android device will not accept external power while in this mode unless Rooted and running special software...

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