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From: dave@zinfandel.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.micro.cbm
Subject: C64 Mouse
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Date: Sat, 29-Sep-84 04:30:48 EDT
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Posted: Sat Sep 29 04:30:48 1984
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Nf-From: zinfandel!dave    Sep 26 08:59:00 1984

I am interested in getting a mouse for my C64.  Using a mouse for hires graphics
work would be much more preferable than using a joystick.

I know Radio Shack has a mouse for their color computer for $49.95 (on sale
for $34.95).  It has a DIN type connector.  Could it be so easy as to cut 
off the DIN connector and wire up the sub-D connector?  Radio Shack's
joysticks use two pots for x/y direction and a separate switch for the 'fire'
button.  According to the C64 Reference Manual, the Commodore joysticks 
use 'digital switches'. 

Does anybody out there know how the joysticks really work?  Other than the 
connector, are Radio Shack's controllers compatible?


Dave Funk
Zehntel, Inc.
2625 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA  92598
(415) 932-6900 x309

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