Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. GrIP(tm) Development Package V1.0 [Release] Copyright (C) 1995 by Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. All Rights Reserved ============================================================================= Introduction ------------ Thank you for your interest in GrIP (Gravis Interface Protocol). We are very excited about the technology and the world of possibilities it opens for software developers. You are no longer limited to the 2 joystick, 2 button limit on the existing PC gameport. GrIP allows multiple input devices on the PC. With GrIP it is possible to connect multiple control devices (>2) each with multiple buttons (>2) through a standard gameport while freeing yourself from the worries of calibration, speed compensation and the tremendous drain that reading a regular joystick places on the CPU (~10-12% vs GrIP's less than 1% for 4 controllers!). Software Packages ----------------- There are currently 4 parts to the GrIP package. GrIP V1.0 SDK Software Developers Toolkit (this package) GrIP Win'95 Win'95 Direct Input drivers GrIPkey Keyboard Emulator Gravis Utilities - Joystick Calibration & Testing GrIP Loadable Library (GRIP.GLL) GrIP DOS Gravis Utilities - Joystick Calibration & Testing GrIP Loadable Library (GRIP.GLL) GrIP CD Includes both the DOS & Win'95 software as well as games, images of our products (incl. GrIP MultiPort and GrIPpad), and online user documentation. GrIP Modes of Operation ----------------------- 1. Pass-Through Mode (LEDs Off & Green) In this mode the unit acts like a standard joystick Y- adapter. One or two standard PC joysticks can be connected to the DB-15 connectors on the interface box and used in this mode. 2. Emulation Mode (LEDs Red & Off) In emulation mode, the device is intelligent. It reads the state of the connected GrIP controllers and emulates standard PC GamePads. One to four GrIP compatible controllers can be plugged into the unit's 9-pin connectors. The unit scans the four connectors for active controllers. The controller on the lowest numbered connector becomes Joystick A. See the user documentation for the functionality of each of the ports. 3. GrIP Mode (LED Green & Off) This is the native mode for the device. In this mode, joysticks are read using the GrIP API calls. Contact Information ------------------- This package is provided freely as such major support is not given. If you have questions feel free to email john.smith@gravis.com or FAX 604-431-5155. Files Included -------------- \DEMO Sample code and source that gives you an example of using the GrIP API. To build this code, compile and link all of the .C files using Watcom C++ V10. GRIP_SDK.DOC GrIP's API documentation - Word 6 format. GRIPIMGS.ZIP GrIP Logos for use on packaging & manuals. These images may not be altered in any manner. There are some additional images on the GrIP CD. README.EXE Readme viewer README This file Revision History ---------------- V1.00 Apr'95 Computer Game Developers Conference - First release V1.01 May'95 E3 - Added NBA Live '95 patch demo - Dropped trickle mode - improved burst mode - Griptest now works with proportional controllers V1.02 July'95 Development Tour - Version of new Pandora API that will work with existing hardware units. - Demo program which uses updated Pandora API - Updated README to reflect latest changes in software, hardware and final product. V2.01 Aug '95 Gravis Loadable Library w/TSR - Uses the new GLL but still requires the TSR - Removed Borland C++ support V1.0 GrIP Nov 6 Comdex Release - First Developer Release of GrIP Full API using the production GrIP hardware - GrIP Logos for Packaging & Manuals [END FILE]Download Driver Pack
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