New GABE update coming 0.95
Big new update for GABE coming soon!
- updated algorithm for calculating X|Y values. The update should 'reach corners' better on systems with subtle voltage differences. It should also be slightly quicker.
- replaced 'X-only Mode' for 'Paddle Mode'. Which is described below.
Paddle Mode is a really cool new feature. It allows the capability to select X or Y values. Which will then only send the X value or the Y value of the controller.
Why is this cool? By sending only the X or Y as PDL 0, we can more closely emulate a Paddle Controller. Further, by only sending 1 value as PDL 0. We can send the same X or Y from Joystick 2 as PDL 1. Which will allow us to play any 2 player paddle games as true 2 player.
In technical other words, original paddle games accomplished 2 player by sending paddle values on PDL 0 for player 1, and PDL 1 for player 2. Which later on became player 1 X values on PDL 0 and Y values on PDL 1. Player 2 would have resided on PDL 2 and PDL 3 for X and Y, respectively.
Give an example? Say we put GABE in Paddle Mode Y (Up and Down controls) and play 2 player PONG RELOADED (https://www.facebook.com/groups/418327412201896/permalink/1335936893774272/). Player 1 can use controller 1, and Player 2 can use controller 2 .... both pressing up and down to move the PONG paddle up and down!!!
So much fun!