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Hey, that was a pretty good guess
Also, here is the link fixed so you can click on it:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246
Not sure why the [ln] kills the link prematurely or if this happens to
all newsgroup readers, but somebody should fix that
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Nathan McNulty
Joshua Smith [MSFT] wrote:
> This is most likely one of the Force Feedback devices that uses a power
> supply to drive the force motors. You can go here and they should help you
> get another power supply. If not let me know and I can try to help.
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;326246]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246
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> Joshua Smith
> DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
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> "Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
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>>What exactly are you trying to do? You should be able to just connect it
>>to the PC and add the device through Game Controllers in the Control
>>Panel. I don't believe those devices will work with an adapter and I
>>can't recall the exact reason. Hopefully you will get Josh (MS) to see
>>this one

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>>Nathan McNulty
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>>Mik wrote:
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>>>I have just bought a sidewinder, but it doesnt have a power pack, it say
>>>12v 1.3 amps on the wheel. What type of adapter will it work with and
>>>what size is the pin.
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>>>Cheers
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>>>Mik.
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