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#Koala pad

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#110974From: David BrettJul 3, 1990 11:40 PM
I there any way I can use my Koala pad with Deluxepaint 3. The mouse just isn't the right tool for drawing anything.
#111026From: Thomas HoladayJul 4, 1990 8:20 AM
Hmm. Joysticks work for both the C64 and the Amiga, so with luck, the Koala Pad (C64 version) would be "readable" from the Amiga. I wonder if the technical information necessary to write a driver is available?
#111106From: Jim SteeleJul 4, 1990 10:50 PM
I can't speak about the C64 version of the Koala Pad, but I do know a bit about the Atari version. I think they're essentially the same. The Atari pad emulated two paddle controllers, one for the 'x' direction and one for 'y'. The problem is, the things only have about 220 pixel resolution. You'd have to make it draw relative to the current position. Perhaps treat it as a scrolling window on the screen.