<< APPENDIX 2 Appendix 3. Some problems
It seems that some problems with the assembly exist (aint this always the case?). The most common problem is that it does not do anything. After making sure all the connections are correct (you did this first didn't you?).
PROBLEM 1. Nothing of anything in the driver works
Symptoms:
Once connected everything (it gives just as it is dual-shock or not), we verified in the configuration of the driver none of the buttons nor any directional ones work.
The directional digitals (the cross) works, but when pressing the Analog button to be able to use both analog, the light blinks and does not stay on.
Cause:
The parallel port of the computer to that you are connecting the cable is not the supplying enough power from the 5v, low current.
Solution 1:
To feed we pad with 5v by means of an external power supply (a second power block, if we were using the Force Feedback). With either power from a external power block or power from inside the computer they both are connected the same way. Connect the 5v to pin 5 of the pad (were the diodes connected) and the ground to pins 18 and 19 of the DB-25 connector. (see diagram below) If all is done right when you press the analog button the light should stay on.
The solution is simple, although a little troublesome.
Solution 2:
This solution usually complements to 1ª. If even after feeding the 5 V, does not work anything (except button ANALOG, that now ignites the light), you will have to make a small modification in the connections. Simply it clears the diode that is welded to pin 9 of the DB-25 and directly welds a cable that goes connected to that already it is welded in the other end of the other 4 diodes. The scheme would be thus now:
PROBLEM 2. Pad works perfectly in driver but in some games it does not work
Symptom:
In the driver all the buttons respond perfectly but in the games it does not work or only the buttons work, not d-pad or the analog ones.
Cause:
The game is not configured for the type of signals that DirectPad provides.
Solution:
In the driver change the type of controller (Controller Type) to Digital PSX if you want digital control. If you want analog chooses PSX Left Analog or PSX Right Analog.
PROBLEM 3. Pad works perfectly in driver, but, although the game detects it, does not work at all
Symptom:
Pad does not respond in the game, although everything in the driver seems to be correct.
Cause:
The game does not initialize pad correctly.
Solution:
Before executing the game enter game configuration and select it in Properties of driver. Close everything and executes the game.(???)
PROBLEM 4. When installing driver leaves the typical blue screen of death
Symptom:
Blue screen of death and impossibility to use Windows.
Cause:
There is a conflict in driver or devices with DirectPad.
Solution:
The only solution that I know is to enter way of failures on approval (F8 when starting windows), to deselect that driver and to prove conflict with another one. Those that we have in the section Complements (for pads of 6 and 8 buttons) do not give problems.