http://www.sgi.com/products/appsdirectory.dir/Applications/Peripherals/ApplicationNumber5693.html (Silicon Surf Promotional CD, 01/1995)The FlyBox(R) consists of a rugged three axis pistol-grip joystick, two levers, eight buttons and a trigger, which provide inputs to your SGI. Source code is provided, making it easy to integrate with an applicaiton, where the FlyBox provides intuitive control of objects or vehicle dynamics. This makes it ideal for low cost or portable vehicle simulation systems.
The FlyBox has a 12-bit resolution, and sends data RS-232 format to the host at a selectable baud rate. The data is not subject to noise on the serial line.
The FlyBox does not require a VME board or device driver.
John A. Green
Vice President BG Systems, Inc. 3272 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA 415-858-2628 fax:415-858-2685 jgreen@netcom.com