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USB X-ADAPTER 

(Sold Separately)

The X-Arcade™ USB X-Adapter™ adds connectivity to other devices that cannot utilize the PS/2 
keyboard port, and adds versitility on a desktop PC as well. Some desktop PC's will require the USB 
X-Adapter™ if they do not supply enough power to the PS/2 keyboard ports as well. There are no 
drivers or software needed for the USB X-Adapter™, as they are built into operating system. When 
your X-Arcade™ BYO Kit is plugged into a computer using the USB X-Adapter™, the computer still 
thinks it is just a USB keyboard.
Keep in mind that you will still need to plug a PS/2 keyboard into the back of the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit 
in order to reprogram it. Once it is programmed the way you want it, you can unplug the keyboard and 
still use the modes you have programmed. 

NOTE:

 A standard off the shelf PS/2-USB adapter will NOT work with the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit.

COMMON USES FOR THE USB X-ADAPTER:

  •  If you do not wish to shut off your computer to connect or disconnect the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit   
    from the PS/2 keyboard port. This is especially true when you want to use the X-Arcade™ BYO  
    Kit on multiple devices. 
  •  If your desktop PC does not have a PS/2 keyboard port.
  •  If you do not wish to have a keyboard plugged into the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit. (Keep in mind that  
    you must still have a keyboard plugged into the back of the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit to program it.)
  •  If you have a laptop with no PS/2 keyboard port, or you do not wish to use an external  

 

    keyboard to use the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit  on your laptop.
  •  If you have a USB keyboard.
  •  If you have a wireless keyboard, or keyboard/mouse receiver.
  •  If you have a Mac. 
  •  If you want to use multiple X-Arcade™ BYO Kits on the same computer. You can connect one   
    X-Arcade™ BYO Kit into the PS/2 keyboard port, and plug a second one into the USB port. This  
    is the only way, as you cannot plug one X-Arcade™ BYO Kit into another (daisy-chain). You will  
    also need to reprogram the 2nd X-Arcade™ BYO Kit to different buttons directions. 

YOU MAY ALSO NEED OUR USB X-ADAPTER IF:

  •  If you notice that you cannot get a response by pressing one button, but if you press two buttons  
    at once it types a single letter.
  •  If your PC speaker beeps when you press buttons or directions on the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit.
  •  If your keyboard is double-typing letters or characters, or if the Caps Lock or Num Lock comes   
    on by themselves, Shift or Ctrl buttons get stuck, or menus are highlighted by themselves. 
  •  If you get "keyboard error" when starting your PC with the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit connected. 

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USING THE USB X-ADAPTER™ (SOLD SEPARATELY), YOU CAN PLUG IN OR 

UNPLUG THE X-ARCADE™ BYO KIT WITH THE PC/MAC ON OR OFF.  YOU CAN 

ALSO USE IT WITH OR WITHOUT A  PS/2 KEYBOARD PLUGGED INTO THE X-

ARCADE™ BYO KIT. YOU MUST HOWEVER STILL HAVE A KEYBOARD PLUGGED 

INTO THE BACK OF THE X-ARCADE™ BYO KIT FOR PROGRAMMING.  NO 

SPECIAL DRIVERS ARE NEEDED. 

1)

 Plug the black serial cable into the serial port on the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit. 

2)

 Plug the other end of the black serial cable into serial port on the USB X-Adapter™. 

3)

 Plug the other end of the USB X-Adapter™ into any available USB port on your PC or MAC. 

4) 

Optionally, you can plug a PS/2 keyboard into the X-Arcade™ BYO Kit.

5)  PLAY!

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Summary of Contents for X-Arcade BYO

Page 1: ...ny violation of copyright trademark or patent laws in U S Europe or Asia will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law SW1 2004 V1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS X ARCADE BYO KIT OVERVIEW 3 X ARCADE BYO KI...

Page 2: ...ould avoid handling any electronics while powered on The X Arcade BYO Kit plugs into a standard PS 2 keyboard port on a computer If your keyboard does not fit you can purchase an off the shelf AT PS 2...

Page 3: ...Button 8 L PB Left Pinball Flipper R PB Right Pinball Flipper Mode B Mode Button Programming P2 B1 Player 2 Button 1 P2 B2 Player 2 Button 2 P2 B3 Player 2 Button 3 P2 B4 Player 2 Button 4 P2 B5 Playe...

Page 4: ...TO A PC MAC PS 2 Keyboard Input For PC Mac use only This is where you PLUG IN your PS 2 Keyboard note if you do not have a PS 2 Keyboard you can purchase an AT PS 2 adapter and a PS 2 AT adapter NOTE...

Page 5: ...rd If you have a wireless keyboard or keyboard mouse receiver If you have a Mac If you want to use multiple X Arcade BYO Kits on the same computer You can connect one X Arcade BYO Kit into the PS 2 ke...

Page 6: ...ss the button on your arcade project You must do this for PLAYER 1 and PLAYER 2 if you are playing a 2 Player game and set up all of the actions you wish to use This only has to be done once and it wi...

Page 7: ...ARD together until LED FLASHES Programming Instructions Start by choosing Mode 2 3 or 4 by sliding the switch away from the yellow wire 1 Press the LOAD BUTTON on the X Arcade BYO Kit the red light tu...

Page 8: ...ltaneously we recommend using the standard handheld controller for such games Switching between digital and analog control is easy and is slightly different for each console See the key legends in the...

Page 9: ...difier Y X R B A L Z Z Modifier Y D PAD default Modifier X Analog 1 Left Analog Thumbstick Modifier R Analog 2 Right Analog Thumbstick Modifier Start Toggles analog switches for R L buttons default on...

Page 10: ...the X Arcade BYO Kit on a game console If you have a wireless keyboard or keyboard mouse receiver If your PC does not have a PS 2 keyboard port or you have a MAC HOW DO I USE MY X ARCADE WITH MAME FOR...

Page 11: ...GAMING If it is determined that the X Arcade BYO Kit has stopped working due to misuse or accidental damage XGAMING will not honor this repair procedure NOTE XGAMING may deem that any and all warranty...

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