Macsense FunStick pro Manuale utente
USB FunStick pro
Game Controller
User’s Manual
Copyright
Copyright © 2000 by Macsense. All rights reserved. No part of
this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any
means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or
transformation) without permission from Macsense Connectivity,
Inc. Macsense Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this
documentation and to make changes in the content without oblig-
ation to provide notification of such revision or change.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 47 CFR, Part 2 and
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection 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 device is shielded against the gener-
ation of radio interference in accordance with the application of
Council Directive 89/339/EEC on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Conformity is declared by the application of Class B.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Genera Information for FunStick pro . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware 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
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Macsense FunStick pro. The
FunStick pro computer game controller is equipped with a USB
connector, making it compatible with the new Apple iMac, Blue
G3, or any Macintosh with USB interface. This advanced game
controller combines high performance functionality with a stylish
ergonomic design, making it one of the best USB game con-
trollers available for racing, flying, or combat games.
In addition to having the regular features of a standard joy-
stick, the FunStick pro has additional configuration functionality
allowing you to program the device to 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
The information in this manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Content
Introduction Describes the package contents, fea-
tures, and main applications of the
FunStick pro
Installation Describes how to install the FunStick
pro for ordinary applications
Programming the Describes configuration options
FunStick pro
Specifications Technical details
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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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Operation Reference
In addition to having all of the basic functions of a standard
joystick (X, Y axes, and function buttons) we’ve added several
extra options to the FunStick pro, making it the best stick we’ve
ever developed. We think that once you become familiar with the
FunStick pro’s Throttle Switch and view-altering Hat Switch,
you’ll agree with us that the FunStick pro blows the competition
away! The following is a list of action inputs on the FunStick pro,
along with a brief description of how each one is applied.
•Function Buttons
Buttons 1-4 are game dependent. Please consult the
manual of the game you are playing to get the best game
performance. Use these buttons to kick, punch, etc.
•Handgrip Control Stick
This ergonomically-designed stick fits your hand like a
glove - 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 of different views of the
game field or cockpit view.
•Throttle Switch
For flight simulator games, this switch is like the gas pedal
on a car. Push the lever forward, and it’s up, up, and
away! Or if you don’t particularly feel the need for speed,
simply pull back on the throttle switch and you’ll slow to a
crawl. The throttle switch is non-auto-centering, so it stays
in whatever position you leave it in.
•Rudder Switch
For flight simulator games, this switch controls the rudder
of a plane The rudder switch is non-auto-centering, so it
stays in whatever position you leave it in.
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• 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).
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INSTALLATION
Hardware Installation
The FunStick pro computer game controller uses USB tech-
nology to interface with your computer. USB is a “hot-swappable”
technology, meaning you can connect peripherals to the computer
while the power is on. However, to protect the sensitive electrical
components inside your computer (and inside the FunStick pro),
we recommend turning your computer’s power off before
connecting the FunStick pro.After turning off your computer,
please 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 USB hub. Then connect this hub to one
of the newly vacated computer ports).
2. After plugging the FunStick pro’s connector into your com-
puter’s USB ports (or into a hub), turn your computer’s
power on and proceed to the next section in this manual:
“Software Installation.”
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Software Installation
An installation CD comes bundled with the FunStick pro. This
CD contains the FunStick pro’s driver (a driver is a software pro-
gram that gives your computer special instructions that make the
device work). After you have connected the FunStick pro’s USB
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 instructions.
4. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
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Programming the FunStick pro
With the FunStick pro cable attached to your computer and
the software installed, you are almost ready to start playing
games. Before you do, you must program the buttons and switch-
es on the FunStick pro because these buttons are configured to a
default position upon first installing the device, and the default
position may not be appropriate for the game you want to play.
You can program the function buttons by selecting or choosing
an appropriate game set. (A game set is a group of prearranged
actions assigned to the buttons and switches of your FunStick
pro. For 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.
• Create an all-new game set.
• Use “Game Sprockets.”
(NOTE: Game Sprockets is an interface application that lets a
game-oriented input device—such as the FunStick pro—
communicate with your computer. Game Sprockets pro -
vides a user-friendly method of configuring your joystick,
and is supported by many games. Consult the manual of
the game you will be playing to find out if this game sup -
ports Game Sprockets).
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