TITLE
    GameSprockets 1.5: Read Me
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12/3/98
3/31/99

TOPIC
DISCUSSION

    DrawSprocket 1.1.4
    DrawSprocket provides support for viewing game images, including setting screen resolution and color depth, choosing a monitor (on computers with multiple monitors), accelerating screen updates, and other features.

    System Software Requirements
    To use DrawSprocket, you must have Mac OS 7.6.1, 8.0, 8.1, or 8.5 installed on your computer.

    Installation Instructions
    Drag the DrawSprocket file you downloaded from the Web to your System Folder (it will automatically be placed in the appropriate location). You do not need to restart after installing this file.

    The DrawSprocket file you need to install is:

    - DrawSprocketLib

    Updates
    You can find the latest releases of DrawSprocket at:
    http://developer.apple.com/games/sprockets/
    ftp://ftp.apple.com/developer/Games/


    InputSprocket 1.4
    InputSprocket 1.4 provides support for using joysticks, keyboards, mice, and other input devices when playing games on your Macintosh computer.

    System Software Requirements
    To use InputSprocket, you must have Mac OS 7.6.1, 8.0, 8.1, or 8.5 installed on your computer.

    Installation Instructions
    Drag the InputSprocket files you downloaded from the Web to your System Folder (they will automatically be placed in the appropriate location). You do not need to restart after installing these files.

    The InputSprocket files you need to install are:

    - InputSprocket CH
    - InputSprocket CH Trackball
    - InputSprocket Contour
    - InputSprocket Gravis
    - InputSprocket Kensington
    - InputSprocket Keyboard
    - InputSprocket MacALLY
    - InputSprocket Microspeed
    - InputSprocket Mouse
    - InputSprocket NoHandsMouse
    - InputSprocket SideWinder 3D Pro
    - InputSprocket Speech
    - InputSprocket Thrustmaster
    - InputSprocket USB
    - InputSprocketLib
    - USBHIDUniversalModule

    Supported Devices
    The InputSprocket drivers add support for the following input devices:

    - InputSprocket CH: CH Jetstick, CH Flightstick Pro, CH Pro Pedals, CH Pedals, CH F16 Fighterstick, CH Gamepad, CH Pro Throttle

    - InputSprocket CH Trackball: CH Trackball (ADB)

    - InputSprocket Contour: Contour Mouse (ADB)

    - InputSprocket Gravis: Gravis Gamepad (ADB), Gravis Firebird (ADB), Gravis Mousestick II (ADB), Gravis Blackhawk (ADB)

    - InputSprocket Kensington: Kensington TurboMouse 4.0 (ADB), Kensington TurboMouse 5.0 (ADB), Kensington Thinking Mouse (ADB), Kensington Mouse (ADB), Kensington Orbit Trackball (ADB), CoStar Stingray trackball (ADB)

    - InputSprocket Keyboard: all keyboards

    - InputSprocket MacALLY: MacALLY Joystick (ADB)

    - InputSprocket Microspeed: MacTRAC Trackball (ADB), MouseDeluxe (ADB)

    - InputSprocket Mouse: Apple Mouse and 100% compatible ADB mice

    - InputSprocket NoHandsMouse: Hunter No Hands Mouse (ADB)

    - InputSprocket SideWinder 3D Pro: Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick (ADB)

    - InputSprocket Speech: English Speech Recognition (requires the Speech Recognition Extension, version 1.5.1 or later at < http://speech.apple.com >)

    - InputSprocket Thrustmaster: Thrustmaster FCS (ADB), Thrustmaster WCS (requires FCS), Thrustmaster RCS (requires FCS)

    - InputSprocket USB: ALPS GamePad, Gravis GamePad Pro, iMaccessories iStick Flight Control Stick, iMaccessories iStick Joystick, iMaccessories iPad Deluxe Game Controller, iMaccessories iPad Reversible Gamepad, iMaccessories iPad Handheld Flight Controller, Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad, Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick, Microsoft SideWinder FreeStyle Game Pad, Saitek Cyborg 3D Joystick, Thrustmaster TopGun Joystick, Apple USB Mouse, and all compatible USB mice (requires USBHIDUniversalModule and a USB Macintosh)

    Advanced Features
    Some games have "utility" functions that are only accessible using the keyboard. You can change these functions in the input dialog that appears when using these games. Change the function by pressing the Option key and clicking the popup for the input device you're using in the input dialog.

    Updates
    You can find the latest releases of InputSprocket at:
    http://developer.apple.com/games/sprockets/
    ftp://ftp.apple.com/developer/Games/


    NetSprocket 1.1.1
    NetSprocket lets you play games with other players over an AppleTalk or TCP/IP network.

    System Software Requirements
    To use NetSprocket, you must have Mac OS 7.6.1, 8.0, 8.1, or 8.5 installed on your computer.

    Installation Instructions
    Drag the NetSprocket file you downloaded from the Web to your System Folder (it will automatically be placed in the appropriate location). You do not need to restart after installing this file.

    The NetSprocket file you need to install is:

    - NetSprocketLib

    Updates
    You can find the latest releases of NetSprocket at:
    http://developer.apple.com/games/sprockets/
    ftp://ftp.apple.com/developer/Games/


    SoundSprocket 1.0
    SoundSprocket lets you hear 3D sound effects in some applications with only two speakers connected to your computer.

    System Software Requirements
    To use SoundSprocket, you must have Mac OS 7.6.1, 8.0, 8.1, or 8.5 installed on your computer.

    Installation Instructions
    Drag the SoundSprocket files you downloaded from the Web to your System Folder (they will automatically be placed in the appropriate location). You will need to restart your Macintosh after installation.

    The SoundSprocket files you need to install are:

    - SoundSprocketLib
    - SoundSprocket Filter

    Updates
    You can find the latest releases of SoundSprocket at:
    http://developer.apple.com/games/sprockets/
    ftp://ftp.apple.com/developer/Games/

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