
                              RELEASE NOTES FOR
                                     THE
                                 SpaceOrb 360
                                   3-31-97
            ----------------------------------------------------

This Readme file contains Release Notes for the SpaceOrb 360
game controller, and the SpaceWare RealLife 3D Software, version 4.7
At the end of this file are the email, Web and ftp addresses for
contacting Spacetec IMC Corporation over the Internet.

Installation Procedures:

Windows 95 Installation
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Copy Spc47.exe to a tempoary directory (a directory with no files in it). In windows explorer double click on the file Spc47.exe.  This will cause a group of files to appear in the temporary directory.  Double click on the file setup.exe and follow the instructions.


To run set up and DOS games
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   1. Run the DOS Game Launcher in DOS, 
      a) From DOS: type SPACEBAL from your SpaceOrb directory
      b) From Win95: Choose DOS Game Launcher from the SpaceOrb start menu.
   2. If the game is not already in the list, choose Add/Remove Games, then add the game.
   3. If the game is in the list, select the game's name, then hit the ENTER key.

To run a Windows 95 game
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   1. Make sure the SpaceOrb 360 Monitor is in the System Tray (lower right corner of the screen)
   2. If it is not, run it from the SpaceOrb 360 start menu.
   3. Run the game as directed by the game's instructions.


The following is a list of all the games we support:
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Area 51
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: To set up the game for the SpaceOrb 360:
        At the main menu, select "Options"
        At the next menu, select "Player Select"
        At the next menu, click on "1p Device" until "Joystick1" appears on the right.
        To configure the buttons, select "Configure 1p"
        Click on the game function, then press the desired button.

Assassin 2015
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: From the Start Menu, run "Configure Assassin 2015"
        Select Joystick as Controller.
        Select "Key Assignments" to configure buttons.
        Click on "Save & Exit" when done.

Battletech
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

Blake Stone
	A: FIRE  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: OPEN  D: WEAPON_UP  E: SINGLE_AXIS  F: PAUSE
	Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Commercial Versions	

	NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. 
        NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be 
        interpreted by the game as a request to QUIT.
BUG!
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: It will ask if you are using a Joystick. Click on Yes.
        Click on the button whose SpaceOrb button you wish to change, 
        then press the SpaceOrb button.

Corridor 7
	A: FIRE  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: OPEN  D: WEAPON_UP  E: SINGLE_AXIS  F: PAUSE
	Moves Supported : Move Forward Backward, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Supported Versions:  All Commercial Versions	

        NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. 
        NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be 
        interpreted by the game as a request to QUIT.
	
Dark Forces
	A: FIRE  B: FIRE_SECONDARY  C: USE  D: FAST_FORWARD E: WEAPON_UP  F: MAP
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump Up & Crouch Down, Move Forward &Backward, 
        Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions : All Commercial Versions	
        
	
Deadly Tide
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

Descent & Descent II Test Flight
	A: FIRE_PRIMARY  B: FIRE_FLARE  C: FIRE_SECONDARY  D: FORWARD_THRUST    
        E: DROP_BOMB  F: MAP
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Slide Up & Down, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Up & Down,
        Turn Left & Right, Roll Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: Version 1.4 and All Commercial Versions	
        
        NOTE (Test Flight Only): You must have more than 8MB RAM to run under Windows 95.
	NETWORK PLAY: Simply select the MULTIPLAYER OPTION in the game.		

Descent II
	A: FIRE_PRIMARY  B: FIRE_FLARE  C: FIRE_SECONDARY  D: AFTERBURNER    
	E: FORWARD_THRUST  F: MAP
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Slide Up & Down, Move Forward &Backward, 
        Turn Up & Down, Turn Left & Right, Roll Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS, Windows 95
        Versions:  All Commercial Versions	
        NOTE: You must have more than 8MB RAM to run this game under Windows 95.
	NETWORK PLAY: Simply select the MULTIPLAYER OPTION in the game.

        WINDOWS 95: The easiest way to add a new player is to copy the "spaceorb.plr" 
        file that is in the game's directory to the name of the new pilot.
        For instance, copy spaceorb.plr to killer.plr for a pilot named "killer".

	
DOOM & DOOM II
        A: FIRE  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: OPEN  D: FORWARD_THRUST  E: WEAPON_UP  F: BACKWARD_THRUST
	Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward &Backward, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Commercial Versions and Versions beyond 1.4
        NETWORK PLAY: Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the. 
        You may then select Net DOOM from the Launcher.

        WINDOWS 95: In the "Doom for Windows 95 Launcher" screen, select the "Configuration" button at the 
        lower right corner of the screen. Then select the "Joystick" tab and choose "Spaceball"
        as the joystick. Select the "Advanced" button and select "Restore Defaults" and "OK".


DOOM II, Final DOOM & Ultimate DOOM for Win 95
	A: FIRE  B: SHOTGUN  C: USE  D: WEAPON_UP  E: CHAINGUN  F: WEAPON_DOWN
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions 

        WINDOWS 95 NOTE: You must configure these DOOM games for the SpaceOrb to work
        properly. All Commercial Versions In the Doom for Windows 95 Launcher screen, 
        select the Configuration button at the & Some Shareware lower right corner of 
        the screen. Then select the Joystick tab and choose Spaceball as the as the 
        joystick. Select the Advanced button and select Restore Defaults and OK.
              
Duke Nukem 3D
        A: FIRE  B: CENTER_VIEW  C: OPEN  D: JUMP  E: INV_RIGHT  F: INVENTORY
	Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump & Crouch (v1.2 only), Move Forward & Backward,  
        Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: Shareware v1.1 & Up & All Commercial Versions 

        DOS NOTE: WHEN FIRST PLAYING THE FULL VERSION (not shareware), run setup.exe 
        in the Duke3D directory, select Controller Setup, select Choose Controller Type 
        and then select Keyboard + External. 
        Select Controller Setup, then select Change External Program Name and type in spwduke.exe.

        NETWORK PLAY: Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the network 
        version of the game. You may then select Net DUKE from the Launcher.

Earth Siege 2	
        A: FIRE  B: TARGET  C: LINK_WEAPON  D: CHASE_VIEW  E: NEXT_CHAIN  F: NEXT_WEAPON
        Movements: Turn Left/Right - YAW, Speed Up/Down, Look Up & Down, Look Left/Right - ROLL
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: User must configure the game for both walking and flying modes. Select F12 in the 
        game and then select the Controls button. IN WALKING MODE the controls should be 
        Joystick = Movement, Throttle = Turret Elevation, Rudder = Turret Rotation. 
        IN FLYING MODE the controls should be Joystick = Throttle/Yaw, Throttle=Pitch, Rudder=Roll.
	
Earthworm Jim	
        A: WHIP  B: FIRE  C: JUMP  D: not_used  E: not_used  F: not_used  
        Movements: Move Left & Right, Look Up & Down
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions
	
        NOTE: Pull down the File menu and choose Properties.
        Click on the Joystick tab.
        Put a check in the Enable Joystick check.
        Click in each button text box, and press the SpaceOrb button you wish to map to the action.

Fury3 & F!Zone 	
        A: FIRE  B: TURBO_THRUST  C: THROTTLE_DOWN  D: THROTTLE_UP  E: & F: not used
        Movements: Turn Left & Right, Turn Up & Down, Throttle, Rudder
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: User must configure the game so the SpaceOrb will work properly. 
        In the game choose the Options menu. Select Flight Control Options. 
        Choose Joystick as the Primary Flight Control. Auto Leveling should be checked. 
        SUGGESTION: Change the default button maps for Throttle Up/Down by choosing the 
        Customize Joystick button. Select Throttle Up: Button 4 and press Change. 
        Then, when asked, press the C button on the SpaceOrb. Repeat this process to assign 
        button D to Throttle Down. 

GEX
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: Pull down the Options menu, select Controller
        Put a check in the Enable Controller box.
        Click in each button text box, and press the SpaceOrb button you wish to map to the action.

Hellbender
        A: FIRE  B: AFTERBURNER  C: THROTTLE_UP  D: THROTTLE_DOWN  E: PREV_WEAPON F: NEXT_WEAPON
        Movements: Turn Left & Right, Turn Up & Down, Throttle, Roll
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: User must configure the game the SpaceOrb will work properly. From the opening screen, 
        set the Primary Game Control to joystick. Then choose Main Menu (before or during the game) 
        and then Options. Select Settings and then the Controls tab. Set the Primary Game Control to 
        Joystick. Auto Leveling should NOT be checked. Rudder Control should be checked.

Heretic
        A: FIRE  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: USE  D: FORWARD_THRUST  E: WEAPON_CYCLE  F: ARTIFACT_USE
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward & Backward, Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: v1.2 & Up	

        NOTE: The Heretic 1.2 patch is provided on the SpaceOrb CD-ROM
        NETWORK PLAY: Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the network version 
        of the game. You may then select Net HERETIC from the Launcher.

Hexen
	A: FIRE  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: USE  D: FORWARD_THRUST  E: JUMP  F: ARTIFACT_USE
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Fly Up & Down, Move Forward & Backward, Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS, Windows 95
        Versions: 
                DOS: All Commercial Versions	
                Windows 95: All Versions
        NETWORK PLAY (DOS ONLY): Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the network version 
        of the game. You may then select Net HEXEN from the Launcher.

        WINDOWS 95: In the "Hexen for Windows 95 Launcher" screen, select the "Configure..." button at the 
        lower left corner of the screen. Then select the "Joystick" tab and choose "Spaceball"
        as the joystick. Select the "Advanced" button and select "Restore Defaults" and "OK".
		 
Hive
        A: FIRE  B: not_used  C: not_used  D: not_used  E: not_used  F: not_used 
        Movements: Move Left & Right, Move Up & Down
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions
		
Hyper Blade
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

Indy Car Racing II
        A: ACCELERATE  B: BRAKE  C: thru F: not used
	Movements: Move Left & Right, Reverse
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions	

        NOTE: This game does not need to be configures but you should make sure the control setting are correct... 
        Select Options in the game and then the Set Controls button. The controls should be as follows: 
        Steering=Joystick 1 Axis X, UNCHECKED=Use Linear Steering, Acceleration=Joystick 1 Button 1, 
        Braking=Joystick 2 Button 2, Shift Up=Key Control Pd8, Shift Down=Key Control Pd2, Reverse=Joystick 1 Axis Y.
		
MDK
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: To set up the game for the SpaceOrb 360:
        At the main menu, select "Options"
        At the next menu, select "Joystick"
        At the next menu, click on "Joystick Disabled" until "Joystick Enabled" appears.
        To configure the X axis, select the word to the left and click until "Sidestep" appears.
        To configure the Y axis, select the word to the left and click until "Neg. Move" appears.
        To configure the Z axis, select the word to the left and click until "Off" appears.
        To configure the R axis, select the word to the left and click until "Move" appears.
        To configure the U axis, select the word to the left and click until "Off" appears.
        To configure the V axis, select the word to the left and click until "Turn" appears.
        Click on the correct box according to which number button to assign to game function.

MechWarrior 2 & MechWarrior 2 Mercenaries
        A: FIRE_WEAPON  B: CYCLE_WEAPON  C: THROTTLE_UP  D: THROTTLE_DOWN  E: NEXT_TARGET  F: TARGET_RETICLE
	Movements: Turn Left & Right, Look Up & Down, Look Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS, Windows 95
        Versions: DOS & Windows 95 - All Versions

        NOTES (DOS ONLY): 
          1. While holding down the C button, push the PowerSensor forward to adjust throttle speed. Hit the 
             C button once to reset the throttle. 
          2. While holding down the D button, push or pull the PowerSensor forward or backward to adjust the 
             zoom factor . 
          3. While holding down the D button, push or pull the PowerSensor up or down to adjust pilot's view. 
             Hit the F button once to reset the pilot's view. 
          4. This game is not customizable and can only be run in HORIZONTAL mode. 
        NOTE (WINDOWS 95 ONLY): You must configure your game so that the SpaceOrb may work properly... 
        Choose the Options menu in the game and choose Cockpit Controls. Select Custom Configuration and 
        choose Load Custom 4 at the lower left part of the screen.

Monster Truck Madness
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: To use this game with the SpaceOrb, pull down the Options menu and choose Controls.
        Pull down the "Primary Driving Control" list and select Joystick.
        Click on the "Customize Joystick" button and select "Use Joystick Throttle Control". 
        You can select which button performs each function in this screen.


Quake
     	A: Attack  B: Jump/Swim Up  C: Look  D: thru F: not used
        Movements: Forward & Back, Look Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS, Windows 95
        Versions: 
                DOS: v1.06 and up (shareware & retail)
                Win95: GL Quake v3.28, WinQuake v1.0, QuakeWorld v1.5

        NOTE: Shareware v1.0 can only be used with the SpaceOrb with the Generic Mouse Driver installed and 
        running. To switch the Forward/Back directions on the PowerSensor, hit the OFO button once. 
        Check our Web site for the latest info.

        GL QUAKE: You MUST run the game as follows: glquake +exec advsporb.cfg

Rise of the Triad
	A: MAP  B: FIRE  C: OPEN  D: SWAP_WEAPON  E: AIM  F: PAUSE
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump Up & Crouch Down, Move Forward &Backward, Look Left & Right, 
        Spin Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Commercial Versions
        
        NOTE: This game is not customizable and can only be run in HORIZONTAL mode. 

Road Rash
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: 

Rocket Jockey Demo
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: Click on Options then click Controls. Choose Joystick and click on Set Defaults.

Silent Thunder
	A: FIRE_CANNON  B: FIRE_SELECTED_WEAPON  C: CYCLE_WEAPON_SELECT  D: CYCLE_TARGET_SELECT  E: RELEASE_CHAFF  
        F: STATUS
	Movements: Turn & Rotate Left & Right, Rotate Up & Down, Speed Up/Down, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions	

SlamScape
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: To enable the SpaceOrb, hit the Escape key at the title screen, then choose Options.
        Next, select Joystick and hit the Enter key to enable it.
        To configure the buttons, choose Customize Controls.

Sonic CD
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: 

Spear of Destiny
	A: FIRE  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: OPEN  D: WEAPON_UP  E: SINGLE_AXIS  F: PAUSE
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward &Backward, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Commercial Versions

        NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. 
        NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be interpreted 
	by the game as a request to QUIT.

Strife
	A: ATTACK  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: OPEN  D: USE_INV  E: JUMP  F: CHANGE_WEAPON
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Versions

SWIV for Windows
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: Click on Options then click Controls. Choose Joystick.

Tekwar
	A: SHOOT  B: USE/OPEN/CLOSE  C: RUN  D: CENTER_VIEW  E: JUMP  F: MAP_MODE
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump Up & Crouch Down, Move Forward & Backward, 
	Look Up & Down, Spin Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Commercial Versions	

        NOTE: Customization & activation of the SpaceOrb is done through the Setup Utility in 
        the Tekwar game directory. NOTE: This game is not customizable and can only be run in HORIZONTAL mode.

Time Commando
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: Choose Options in the main menu, then select Controls.
        You must move the Orb in the correct direction for motion in the list.
        Press the desired button for each action.

Virtua Fighter PC
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

        NOTE: In either the demo screen (where you see people fighting) or during the fight, 
        hit F5 key. 
        Arrow down to the line that says "Joystick", then hit the right arrow key. 
        The text below will now allow you to select which button performs each action.

Warbirds
        Buttons defined in game.
        Platforms: Windows 95
        Versions: All Versions

Wolfenstein 3D
	A: FIRE  B: TURBO_FIRE  C: OPEN  D: WEAPON_UP  E: SINGLE_AXIS  F: PAUSE
        Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Commercial Versions

        NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be interpreted by the game as a request to QUIT.
        NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. 

X-Wing
      	A: FIRE  B: TRACK  C: MOUSE_MODE  D: WEAPON_CHANGE  E: FIRE_CHANGE  F: PAUSE
        Speed Up & Down, Turn Up & Down, Turn Left & Right, Roll Left & Right
        Platforms: DOS
        Versions: All Commercial Versions
        
        NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. 


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