A3D Product Requirements

To avoid problems, please read through the following potential problem areas.

First, the Assassin 3D requires a full game card (4 analog axes and 4 buttons) to operate. Some inexpensive game cards only support 2 analog axes and 2 buttons. These cards will not allow the Assassin 3D's digital protocol to operate. Also, the Assassin 3D will not work with the Suncom Technologies Gameport 2000 due to design incompatibilities.

Second, verify that only one gameport is enabled in your computer and that the Trackball is plugged into the enabled gameport. It is common to have a gameport as an additional feature on PC boards (i.e. sound cards, graphics accelerators, etc.). Any additional gameport needs to be disabled. Refer to the PC board's documentation for instructions on how to enable/disable the gameport.

Last, it is not recommended that an extension cable be installed between the Trackball and your computer. The Assassin 3D cable is 7 feet long and should easily reach your computer. The problem is that most extension cables are not shielded and will add a significant amount of noise into the Assassin 3D's digital signal. This may degrade the performance or completely disrupt communication. If you need to use an extension cable, first verify operation without one and then, later, compare the operation with the extension cable installed.

For more information on Gameports and troubleshooting Digital Gameport problems:
The Assassin 3D uses Digital information similar to the Microsoft Game Pad, the information in the following files should be quite helpful.
Microsoft Game Pad Read Me Section 2.2, Digital Gameport Incompatibilities
How to troubleshoot a gameport joystick

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