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      Choosing your joystick settings

      Before your Panther can be configured for use in a game, it must first be calibrated and tested.

      There are several different types of analog joysticks. The most common is referred to as Generic. The Generic joystick has 2 axes and up to 4 buttons. There are also special types of joysticks that allow for additional features; such as a 4-way hat switch, rudder and throttle. Simply, choose your joystick from the four options. If you are unsure which joystick type you have, it is okay to just make a selection and proceed through to the testing. If the joystick is behaving strangely, then you may need to choose a different type. In this case, just rerun the program and pick another type. Alternately, many times the joystick documentation will tell you what type the joystick is.

      MadCatz Panther & CH compatible joystick

      Select this option if you have a CH Products joystick or compatible. The Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro with bottom switch in the one-dot position is a CH Products compatible joystick. The Logitech WingMan Extreme Digital with the base button pressed is a CH Products compatible.

      MadCatz Panther & TM compatible joystick

      Select this option if you have a ThrustMaster joystick or compatible. The Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro with bottom switch in the two-dot position is a ThrustMaster compatible joystick. Also, the Logitech WingMan Extremes (Analog and Digital) are ThrustMaster compatible joysticks.

      MadCatz Panther & generic joystick

      Select this option if you have a generic joystick with up to 4 buttons. The Logitech WingMan and the Microsoft SideWinder Standard are examples of this type of joystick.

      MadCatz Panther & no joystick

      Select this option if you are using your Panther without a joystick.

      Notes:

      Additionally, both a throttle and a rudder are supported. The throttle is an optional control that is located on your joystick. The rudder is typically an optional piece of equipment that resides under the desk. However, some joysticks have a rudder built-in. The Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, for instance, has an integral rudder that can be activated by twisting the joystick handle.

      If you do not have a throttle or rudder, it will be automatically simulated by the Panther trackball. Trackball forward/backward movement controls the simulated throttle and trackball left/right movement controls the simulated rudder. For instance, a user with a Logitech WingMan Extreme can use the Panther's trackball for throttle control in Microsoft's Hellbender.

      Mad Catz Panther XL

      Select this option if you have a Mad Catz Panther XL and want to play any of the Supported Games.

      Mad Catz Panther XL + DOS Joystick

      Select this option if you have the Mad Catz Panther XL and want to use it in a non supported game. This DOS Joystick feature will not work in all games but does work in some. This will allow you to use the joystick portion of your PantherXL as a regular joystick with a throttle.

      For more information on Joysticks see Premium Joysticks (Pros and Cons)

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